How to increase internet speed by 20% in Windows XP
Windows XP holds 20% of the broadband bandwidth for some purpose like Windows updates and spyware checks etc. We can make use of this locked 20% speed so that the speed of internet will improve.
Here are the steps to do this.
1-First goto Start -> Run and then type '
gpedit.msc' to open the Group policy editor.
2-Now you need to expand the '
Administrative Templates'3-Now Expand the '
Network' tab.
4-Now you have to click on '
QoS Packet Scheduler'. You can see a screen shot below.
Screen shot of Group Policy Editor in Windows XPNow click on '
Limit Reservable Bandwidth' in the right pane as shown in above screen shot. and select the '
enabled' radio button. See a screen shot below.
Screen shot of limit reservable bandwidth properties window in Windows XP
Now change the 'Bandwidth limit %' from 20% to 0% as shown in above screen shot.
Now save the changes and reboot your computer.
That is all.