Why Is My Dsl Internet Running So Slow?

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Answer #1: Posted by Anonymous-108742 on April 22nd, 2013 9:48 PM

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There may be many reasons for an internet connection running slow. Some of the tips for faster internet connection are, * Check the Start up programs and remove the unwanted * Maintain a Decent Space limit at Hard drive * Check for Malware, Spyware and bots * Clear cookies and temporary history files * Close unwanted background tasks if any * Reset the modem * Browse with latest and updated browser * Download using torrents * Upgrade your hardware Following these steps may fetch you a better result. You can see the difference in your connection speed by having a speed test before and after performing these steps.

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