Report, edit, etc...Posted by BeeR_KeG on 2005-12-11 at 16:47:37
At first, I would download averaging about 25Kb/s. It wasn't really bad, but my DSL modem goes at 256Kb/s. I thought to myself that there are definetly some programs that must take up some bandwith and they lower my downlaod speed down.
I went to the Task Manager, and closed everything with my username on it that didn't affect how Windows would work. That means that you would have to test closing all those background programs that are running that you have no clue what they are. I tested and tested and found out that I could indeed close many of those programs and some would cause Windows loose everything on the screen except the background picture.
From my experience, do not, I repeat, do not close Explorer.exe under any circumstances. Also do not close anythign that says SYSTEM, LOCAL SERVICE or NETWORK SERVICE as your computer needs to function with these.
So I closed a bunch of stuff that really didn't do anything usefull. I then proceeded to download a 5.5MB file.
Before the changes, the download usually started at around 150Kb/s and then in about 1 minute it settled to around 25Kb/s.
With the changes I was astonished to what I saw. It started at 150Kb/s but then it setteled down to around 55Kb/s. That's more than twice my previous speed!
I then proceded to see if it changed my system's overall performance. Me playing Starcraft Online and Windows Media Player at the same time would cause some lag. After I closed all those programs, it was like if the music was coming from Starcraft instead of another program.
I do advise that you test and re-test which programs you will close and such. As I said, don't close Explorer.exe and anything that says SYSTEM, LOCAL SERVICE and NETWORK SERVICE. It is also highly important that you don't close other programs like your Anti-Virus.
I went to the Task Manager, and closed everything with my username on it that didn't affect how Windows would work. That means that you would have to test closing all those background programs that are running that you have no clue what they are. I tested and tested and found out that I could indeed close many of those programs and some would cause Windows loose everything on the screen except the background picture.
From my experience, do not, I repeat, do not close Explorer.exe under any circumstances. Also do not close anythign that says SYSTEM, LOCAL SERVICE or NETWORK SERVICE as your computer needs to function with these.
So I closed a bunch of stuff that really didn't do anything usefull. I then proceeded to download a 5.5MB file.
Before the changes, the download usually started at around 150Kb/s and then in about 1 minute it settled to around 25Kb/s.
With the changes I was astonished to what I saw. It started at 150Kb/s but then it setteled down to around 55Kb/s. That's more than twice my previous speed!
I then proceded to see if it changed my system's overall performance. Me playing Starcraft Online and Windows Media Player at the same time would cause some lag. After I closed all those programs, it was like if the music was coming from Starcraft instead of another program.
I do advise that you test and re-test which programs you will close and such. As I said, don't close Explorer.exe and anything that says SYSTEM, LOCAL SERVICE and NETWORK SERVICE. It is also highly important that you don't close other programs like your Anti-Virus.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Voyager7456(MM) on 2005-12-11 at 17:22:27
Go to Start->Run and type in msconfig.
Then choose the Startup tab and look through it. Odds are 95% of the stuff in there is junk. This also vastly improves your preformance.
Then choose the Startup tab and look through it. Odds are 95% of the stuff in there is junk. This also vastly improves your preformance.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by n2o-SiMpSoNs on 2005-12-11 at 20:07:39
intresting. i would do this but knowing my luck i would mess up my computer
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2005-12-11 at 20:15:30
This is for XP.
For 2000, they restrict you of closing any serious system processes.
From what I know, you are able to get a run popup from right clicking on system manager or something like that.
For 2000, they restrict you of closing any serious system processes.
From what I know, you are able to get a run popup from right clicking on system manager or something like that.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by n2o-SiMpSoNs on 2005-12-11 at 20:17:57
would u guys know why this happens to me?? the fac that the file thing doesnt come up and i cant switch over to the other tabs on the ctrl+alt+del thing ....
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Freedawk on 2005-12-11 at 20:21:38
Nice information BeeR. Makes my World Of Warcraft run better in IronForge with no lag and I can run it in windowed mode and chat in a Chatroom on AIM!
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2005-12-11 at 20:23:17
Simpsons, are you saying you only see that process when you open task manager?
Thats because you're viewing it in task manager.
Thats because you're viewing it in task manager.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by n2o-SiMpSoNs on 2005-12-11 at 20:25:17
did u look at my screen shot. to close the ctrl+Alt+del thing i have to end taskmgr.exe process.. well just look at the screenshot and u will under stand.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by LegacyWeapon on 2005-12-11 at 20:55:52
Where's the screenshot?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by n2o-SiMpSoNs on 2005-12-11 at 21:17:35
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Zombie on 2005-12-11 at 21:24:20
lol legacy you just go served! 
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I noticed this to, ive done the msgconfig and task mnger mostly... but hey its always good for the people who dont know how.
.I noticed this to, ive done the msgconfig and task mnger mostly... but hey its always good for the people who dont know how.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Voyager7456(MM) on 2005-12-11 at 21:57:43
Double click at the top of the window and it will return to normal.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by warhammer40000 on 2005-12-11 at 22:15:15
Pfft... I already have 8mbps...
Report, edit, etc...Posted by n2o-SiMpSoNs on 2005-12-11 at 22:21:23
QUOTE(Voyager7456(MM) @ Dec 11 2005, 10:57 PM)
Double click at the top of the window and it will return to normal.
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Report, edit, etc...Posted by ViolentMoose on 2005-12-11 at 22:26:13
*odd moment*
*looks around <<...>>*
*walks away slowly.....*
On topic: This is prety cool i new of this for awhile but never understood it could clean your speed up that good
Report, edit, etc...Posted by LegacyWeapon on 2005-12-11 at 22:33:58
QUOTE(n2o-SiMpSoNs @ Dec 11 2005, 09:17 PM)
http://www.staredit.net/index.php?showtopi...ndpost&p=376917
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Report, edit, etc...Posted by TheDaddy0420 on 2005-12-11 at 22:36:38
I just did that and I don't see a difference yet
Report, edit, etc...Posted by ViolentMoose on 2005-12-11 at 22:44:05
n2o how do i get websites on top of FireFox permnently
Report, edit, etc...Posted by LegacyWeapon on 2005-12-11 at 22:48:49
Bookmarks...
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Valug on 2005-12-11 at 23:15:11
[sub]I thought everyone knew to turn off all those useless apps.[/sub]
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Diggidoyo on 2005-12-11 at 23:51:19
LOL... Beer_Keg... you ctl+alt+deleted explorer... 
newb.
newb.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Staredit.Net Essence on 2005-12-11 at 23:58:13
QUOTE(warhammer40000 @ Dec 11 2005, 08:15 PM)
Pfft... I already have 8mbps...
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I'm connected at 54mbps constantly through my wireless router, 100mbps connected straight to the modem.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Cayden on 2005-12-12 at 01:26:05
This MB is unbelievable, you ppl with 54mbps. Im sick of dialup, i want DSL so bad. And by the way, i did all this stuff, only helps me reduce my lag in SC. Not in other games, how stupid is that.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2005-12-12 at 11:49:22
We don't get 54mbps download speed.
It's weird.
I think 54mbs is like bandwidth, I'm not sure though.
It's weird.
I think 54mbs is like bandwidth, I'm not sure though.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Cayden on 2005-12-12 at 11:56:34
I ended alot of processes and the reduced my lag abit, and i got a few less high pings.