Why is my PC (ESPECIALLY the internet) running SO slow?

Question

According to this site, http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/ , the upload speed of my computer is 315 kbps, while the download speed is 1637 kbps. I pay $24.95 for wi-fi internet service through Airimba Wireless. Colubris Networks. I've always had problems with this service being SO slow. Right now, it says the connection is EXCELLENT, but the connection speed SAYS 5.5 mbps, but it's actually running slower than it says, as you can see from above.

Answer 1

Well, your upload and download are a lot faster than mine and I'm paying for satellite, a lot more than you are.

Call the company and complain.

Answer 2

are you using a built-in adapter? if you are using WinXP or Vista try going to safe mode with networking and check the connection from there. if it is no longer slow then you're looking at third party programs that are slowing the PC down. if it still is slow, you might want to check with your ISP, try optimizing your IE as well by deleting cache and cookies and resetting IE advanced settings to defaults. try your ISP speed test site as well so that the results will be more accurate since it will connect to the correct server.

Answer 3

ur computer got some virus insues. scan ur computer restart it n then try goin online,/.

go to microsofts website n download. windows defender..

Answer 4

This is the set of programs I use for security

AVG Free anti virus

SuperAntiSpyware

Zone Alarm  (free version)

All are available for download

Works well