"Windows XP quick tweak"

Ok...here's a trick in Windows XP that should speed things up significantly. Follow these steps and you should see huge improvements on your speeds.
1.make sure your logged on as actually "Administrator". do not log on with any account that just has administrator priviliges.
2. start - run - type gpedit.msc
3. expand the "local computer policy" branch
4. expand the "administrative templates" branch
5. expand the "network branch"
6. Hilight the "QoS Packet Scheduler" in left window
7. in right window double click the "limit reservable bandwidth" setting
8. on setting tab check the "enabled" item
9. where it says "Bandwidth limit %" change it to read 0

Now, reboot to make sure that the new settings 'take', and you should notice a huge improvement. Good luck!

Works nicely, thanks.

I was unable to find that file either. Are you using the home or pro version?

Thanks

I tried this but when I typed "gpedit" in run it said it could not find such program/name in the system.

Sincerely,

Mike Caloca

P.S.
I running on Windows XP home edition....if this makes a difference.

You need to type in gpedit.msc not just gpedit

I did that also....I'm sorry I didn't specify that in my last post

You must run windows xp pro to use gpedit.
platinum

you have to gpedit.msc, not gpedit
you have to type .msc on the end

Yes that tweak is for pro only You can still open your rec windows though

I have followed your instuctions. Does this not work on CORP ver 2600 because i cant see this package. I get the the expand NETWORK folder then that as far as your instuction seem to allow me to follow

Well, if your on a DOMAIN and your not the one that sets policies on your network, thats why. Easier way to get it is:
control panel/admin tools/Local security policy then move on from the above instructions.

i mentioned if your on a domain and blah blah policies is because your domain admin probably set your policies already. If you cant get to it your SOL. If you can't log onto your PC as the admin, forget it also.

I have implemented this, but I am trying to see exactly what performance increase I should see. Are my pages supposed to load quicker? under what browsers? does it make a difference? Please let me know, I'm not trying to be funny here, I'm serious.

skydart

ok, sorry for my last post. After hitting sites taht I have never hit before, time.com, people.com, with the HUGE graphics, I MUST say, this is a noticeable difference in speed. Thanks!

skydart

this doesnt do shit..dont do it..it will just fuck up your speeds.

QoS Packet Scheduler (Quality of Service) only works if you're entire network supports (=your ISP) this. Means that routers, switches and so on must support this Service or else it won't mather.

QoS is a thing for the future but not highly used right now.

I TOTALLY AGREE THIS DOES NOT MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
TRY SETTING IT TO THE OTHER END OF THE SCALE ie 90-100%, AND STILL YOUR DOWNLOADS WILL BE THE SAME.

Didnt work, only slowed things down. Nothing irreversible though. Worth a try I guess. Use this link to test your change. http://www.toast.net/performance/

Wanted to thank you!! It works great.

I have windows XP home edition and I believe that this tweak will only work with windows XP professional edition.

it works with pro, i dont know about the home xp.
i have seen my speed double.

thanks , scott

It works for me. Thank you very much.

how do u get win xp to work with cable?

Works for me too...
Thanks !

You forgot to mention that this works only on Windows XP PRO. Otherwise, this is an excellent speed tweak.

why don't you just disable the qos under your network adapter properties?

>why don't you just disable the
>qos under your network adapter
>properties?

This is what I did. Disable QoS AND File and Print Sharing while you are there.

Hi man,
i did it but i getting still the same speed.
Im from EU but currently in Israel. Im using 750kb/s but my speed its about 450 kb/s. I have contact my cable TV and ISP and they said everything is all right. Do u know any another tip to increase my speed????

I knew this tip long time ago, but it doesnt help me.

Thnx Richard

OK? log on to what as administrator? I have noticed a marked slowing down on my cable service since Comcast took over took too. If tuning up this proceedure that you are speaking of,might help me, I'll try it too Thanks Terry

Hello,

I am "Administrator" using XP Home but I do not have "gpedit.msc". I also did a search to no avail. Should I have this file? Can you tell me how to fix this please. Thanks.

for people who keep asking this: YOU HAVE TO HAVE WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL TO DO THIS TWEAK. i am sad........ oh well. my cable already goes faster than T1 with no tweaks, and i am on a slower wireless network card. my results are here: http://www.toast.net/performance/results.asp?testtype=4&loadtime=7.231

That tweek seems to do the trick thanks whoever posted it ..here are my results..http://www.toast.net/performance/results.asp?testtype=2&loadtime=2.219

1493K WOW

That tweek seems to do the trick thanks whoever posted it ..here are my results..http://www.toast.net/performance/results.asp?testtype=2&loadtime=2.219

1493K WOW

Damn Dude Check This Out
http://www.toast.net/performance/results.asp?testtype=2&loadtime=1.141

hahahaha... what does this tweak do exactly? those figures don't look right.

Man, it has nearly doubled my speed from 1.47mbs to
3.48mbs

2904K WOW

hi cant get in i have xp home dont think it is the same as yours have aney ideas that wold help me i have cable

Hey thanks! Usually my speed range from 2500 to 3000 Mbps but after the tweaks it hits 8.9 MBps. Thanks man

>Hey thanks! Usually my speed range
>from 2500 to 3000 Mbps
>but after the tweaks it
>hits 8.9 MBps. Thanks man
>

I did block someport access and follow the registry tweak. Guess what... i couldn't believe my eyes... my speed hit 117.118Mbps. I use speedometer test from mcafee.

I read somewhere that the 20% you gain by doing this tweak is used by Windows for sending automatic updates. So do we still get these updates (I guess they're important)
if we set the figure at '0'? Or do they just take longer to come through?

"Windows XP quick tweak"
Ok...here's a trick in Windows XP that should speed things up significantly. Follow these steps and you should see huge improvements on your speeds.
1.make sure your logged on as actually "Administrator". do not log on with any account that just has administrator priviliges.
2. start - run - type gpedit.msc
3. expand the "local computer policy" branch
4. expand the "administrative templates" branch
5. expand the "network branch"
6. Hilight the "QoS Packet Scheduler" in left window
7. in right window double click the "limit reservable bandwidth" setting
8. on setting tab check the "enabled" item
9. where it says "Bandwidth limit %" change it to read 0
Now, reboot to make sure that the new settings 'take', and you should notice a huge improvement. Good luck!