internet slow need help

pointofasword

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Hello i just got the virgin media 50MB broadband now the computer downstairs will get 50mb most of the time, on my pc i will only get 25 to 30 mb max that is wireless and wired, but i need it to be wireless. virgin told me that there must be something on my pc limiting the speed becuase the other pc is running fine. i have windows vista home premium x64 and my wireless adapter is a netgear rangemax wireless-n usb 2.0 adapter wn111.
this is the specs of my computer

motherboard asus M4A78 PRO.
video card nvidia geforce 9800 gx2.
monitor samsung 32 tv LE32R74BD running in HD
processor amd athlon 64 x2 dual core 6000+.
ram Corsair Dominator 4GB PC2-8500C5 1066MHz.
operating system windows vista homepremium x64 sp2.
hard drivers samsung hd501u 500gb master drive
samsung hd103uj 1TB slave drive both sata
IE version 8
antivirus Avast HE
spyware AD-aware free anniversary edition
superantispyware
wireless internet netgear rangemax wireless-n usb 2.0 adapter WN111
isp Virgin media 50MB
 
Hi

Faster Internet Speed Tips and Secrets

So to pass "Go", step 1 is to get Broadband Internet Service! Of these, usually a "T" line is the fastest and most expensive and "Cable" and "DSL" both have their pluses and minuses. I have Cable Internet Service which is quite fast and the pluses are your connection is by cable rather than a phone line. The negatives are the more people using the Cable line at the same time will slow down your internet speed. With DSL which is also fast, you are using a phone line but are not affected by the amount of people on DSL at the same time. Basically it's your call for which service is best for your situation. Before I go on, factors like the amount of memory your computer has, the processor speed and the hard drive space, could affect internet speed to a degree and I'd try especially in regards to memory and processor speed, to get the maximum you can afford.

Even though you have Broadband, you still might not be happy with your internet speed because: 1. Your cache is too large, 2. You have adware/spyware/viruses on your computer, 3. Your modem needs rebooting, and 4. You don't have an internet speed accelerator. I'll now go over what to do on each of these:

In the case of your cache being too large, it could slow down your speed and I recommend you get software that clears the cache on your internet browser whether it be Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, etc. The software I recommend is (Webroot ) Window Washer. I would use this software daily but do not have your browser window open when you do. This will clear your cache.

Thanks
Have a nice time ahead.
 
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