Internet very slow with windows 7

Hello people, my computer is running with Windows 7, and it started responding very slow, sometimes it just hangs and becomes unresponsive. What should I do to fix it? Is Your Windows 7 running slow? Whether your PC gradually became slower or it suddenly shut down, you can refer to the reasons below for this slowness.

These are the fixes for the reasons why your Windows 7 running slow, I'll go through them one by one and you can modify it to suit your specific needs. But first, you should use anti-virus to check if your computer got affected by a virus. The first thing that you can try is the Performance troubleshooter, which can automatically find and fix problems. It will check issues that might slow down your computer's performance. And open the Troubleshooting program on the search result.

Then it will pop up the performance checking program, and follow the instructions and fix the detected problem.

Windows 7 slow is usually caused by too many programs running at the same time, which takes up processing power and reduces the performance of the PC. A fraction of the speed that I was getting with my old laptop and PC on XP using exactly the same wireless router. I still have my old PC upstairs 10 years old!! So I tested with a brand new Netgear router with a big green 'Windows 7 Compatible' sticker on the box.

Went through all the setup got connected to the internet and sure enough the speed on the Windows 7 machines was still incredibly slow. XP machine very quick connection. So I've tested 2 different wireless conenctions laptop and netbook and 2 different routers BT Home Hub and Netgear - all combinations have exactly the same problem - this is not a coincidence or an isolated case. This is brand new stuff bought in and there is still this problem with wireless internet - the problems is Windows 7 - it seems incredible that this has not yet been fixed.

Have looked on all the forums and search engines and there is no clear solution to this - why aren't Microsoft addressing such a fundamental problem?? This thread is locked. I just bought two new laptops for my wife and I and we've been having terrible trouble with download speeds since taking them out the box. We are using the exact same configuration and IP as before only our last two computers were on XP and Vista but there were no issues whatsoever. I even went and bought a new router just in case that was the problem but it made absolutely no difference, leaving me with the conclusion its a problem with the 64 bit version of Windows 7.

Currently I cannot even watch a Youtube video because after loading the first couple of seconds, it stops loading and then after a couple of minutes there's a quick burst of speed and stops again. I can't complete a speed test on my connection on either laptop.

Normally this would take only a few seconds but the site speedtest. I recently had the same problem after installing Windows 7 64bit.

The internet speed for some reason was really slow. After looking for a solution I tried to flush the DNS. If you have a choice, cable is usually the fastest, but both DSL and cable are faster than dial-up. In your home, you still connect your computer through copper wiring. The advantage of FiOS is that it can provide higher speeds than traditional copper wire connections such as DSL or cable.

Some Internet providers offer multiple options, depending on the area you're in. More populated areas are more likely to have FiOS available. Check with your phone company or Internet provider for more information. If you use a dial-up connection, there are a couple of good ways to optimize your Internet speed. First, use the fastest modem you can. The fastest modem you can use will send and receive information at a rate of 56 kilobits per second Kbps.

You won't get a full 56 Kbps speed most of the time, but with a good phone line, you should approach at least Kbps. Second, make sure that your phone line is in good condition. If the telephone wiring in your home or business is old or deteriorating, you might be picking up stray signals or cross talk from other phone lines.

These problems will slow your Internet connection because the modem will have to send the same information over and over until it's transmitted without interruption. Check your telephone wires to be sure they aren't damaged, frayed, or twisted around power or other telephone cables.

If you notice crackling in your phones, you might want to contact your phone provider to have them check the lines inside and outside your home to make sure they are in good condition.

Wireless networks operate on frequencies that are similar to those used by other devices, such as microwave ovens or cordless phones. Operating a 2. If you want to make phone calls while surfing the web, either use a wired telephone or a cordless phone that operates at a different frequency than your wireless network. Proximity to the wireless access point or router, as well as physical obstructions, can affect the quality of your Internet connection.

To improve your connection speed, move closer to the access point and make sure that there are no physical obstructions between the access point and your computer. The health of your computer can affect your Internet connection. Spyware and viruses can definitely cause problems, but your Internet connection speed can also be affected by add-on programs, the amount of memory the computer has, hard disk space and condition, and the programs that are running.

Two of the most frequent causes of poor Internet performance are spyware and viruses.