FACT:
Did you know that about 20% of your internet bandwidth is reserved by Microsoft.
Uses of Reserved Bandwidth
Your precious 20% internet bandwidth is not doomed yet....
The Remedy
NOTE:
It says : Not Configured
Reality : The Explain Tab says "By default, the Packet Scheduler limits the system to 20 percent of the bandwidth of a connection"
** So, on Setting Tab select Enabled **
Now, change Bandwidth limit (%) to 0 (Zero)
NOTE:
Misconcept: This don't means that you won't be able to communicate with Microsoft or any its services !!!
Actually: This reserved Bandwidth is only to accelerate Microsoft internet connections more than other connections !!! So you can actually make good use of it, instead of letting it rot like a bank deposit.
Click OK !!! That's All !!!
If you still have problems, you can read a more detailed version >>here<<
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COMMENTS:
Did you know that about 20% of your internet bandwidth is reserved by Microsoft.
Uses of Reserved Bandwidth
- Windows Automatic Updates rely on this reserved bandwidth.
- Fast loading Microsoft Websites
- Sending Error Reports
- Online Help support in Microsoft Office
Your precious 20% internet bandwidth is not doomed yet....
The Remedy
- Start >> Run
- Type gpedit.msc
- This opens the Policy Editor
- Now, Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration
- Then, Administrative Templates >> Network
- Now, click on QoS Packet Scheduler
- Now, on Right hand side
- Double Click Limit reservable bandwidth
- Now in Setting Tab
NOTE:
It says : Not Configured
Reality : The Explain Tab says "By default, the Packet Scheduler limits the system to 20 percent of the bandwidth of a connection"
** So, on Setting Tab select Enabled **
Now, change Bandwidth limit (%) to 0 (Zero)
NOTE:
Misconcept: This don't means that you won't be able to communicate with Microsoft or any its services !!!
Actually: This reserved Bandwidth is only to accelerate Microsoft internet connections more than other connections !!! So you can actually make good use of it, instead of letting it rot like a bank deposit.
Click OK !!! That's All !!!
If you still have problems, you can read a more detailed version >>here<<
Enjoyed this post? Let us know how much. Just drop a comment below!
COMMENTS:
NOT WORKING ON MY OLD XP UNIT
ReplyDeleteIt works dude. XP doesnt update much automaticaly (Only security updates and such; no APPS).. so you wont notice much
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