Why is my internet so slow? Its driving me crazy!?

Question

I have Verizon Fios, its suppose to be good from what I hear. I have had it for over a year now. But I got a new computer with a wireless modem that's hooked up to our main computer that has a Netgear wireless router.

I've done the registry cleaning with little improvement. But my internet is insanely slow. Is there anything else I can do to make my internet faster?

if it help's I have a Dell inspiron 5315 slim. Thanks.

Answer 1

you may not have enough RAM

you should also use mozilla firefox if you dont already have

Answer 2

For running slow there are many causes:

Microsoft Registry Problems = Slow Computer!

Spyware/Adware

RAM

De-Fragmenting

Etc.

Below can help you speed up your pc:

Manage your startup:

Open your Start menu  ->  Click Run ->  In the command screen type "msconfig.exe" ->  In the "system configuration utility", click either "service" or "startup" tab ->  Uncheck all programs that your are no longer using.

De-Fragmenting

1. Right click of C Disk.

2. Click properties.

3. Click tools tab.

4. Click "Defragment now".

5. Click Defragment.

You can search which process full use you cpu, and end the process.

Under steps:

1. right click on the TaskBar.

2. click the Task Manager.

3. click the processes tab.

4. double click the CPU.

5. find if the "System Idle Process" is max.

6. if not right click and click end process.

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Answer 3

You probably need to erase all of your browsing history, like the cookies for example. All of that build up can cause your internet to be slooow.

Answer 4

Clear all you internet cache, defragment your HDD. Manage your virtual memory.

For cleaning you can use Ccleaner .... www.ccleaner.com

Answer 5

Turn your pc on then turn it back on.  If that doesnt work delete programs you dont use

Answer 6

Try to isolate the problem. It might be the wireless router. Does it happen to all computers connected to it? Try changing the channel in its settings to like 1 or 11 to avoid interference.

If its not the router, then check your computer. What browser are you using? FireFox has a problem where it uses up 100% sometimes. If you've tried different browsers and have the same speed, check for spyware and viruses.

I guess if you're certain it's not the router or computer, then call Verizon to see if it's a problem on their side. Which I think it's not.

Answer 7

Call your ISP and find out what speed they have you 1.5 or 3.O or 6.0 or now they go as high as 16..but I am a 10 and that is plenty fast for me..ask and you shall find