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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows Vista and 7 => Topic started by: dinkie on February 02, 2014, 07:19:42 AM

Title: speed test
Post by: dinkie on February 02, 2014, 07:19:42 AM

Some time ago I was a useful tip on how to test the speed on my computer.  Can someone remind me please.  Thank you.

Title: Re: speed test
Post by: Allan on February 02, 2014, 07:33:42 AM

Define "speed up". EXACTLY what sort of problem(s) are you having and what needs to be sped up?

Title: Re: speed test
Post by: dinkie on February 02, 2014, 07:50:43 AM

Thank you for replying Allan.  My computer seems to be running slow, and when this happened before, I was given a web site to test the speed on my computer.  My ISP is BT.

Title: Re: speed test
Post by: Allan on February 02, 2014, 08:53:52 AM

Quote from: Allan on February 02, 2014, 07:33:42 AM

Define "speed up". EXACTLY what sort of problem(s) are you having and what needs to be sped up?

Title: Re: speed test
Post by: dinkie on February 03, 2014, 02:55:35 AM

Allan, I am so sorry for not giving you the correct information.
 When I try to play a video trail from the local cinema, or short instructional videos from my craft site, the sound is distorted, and the video stops and starts.  This happened once before, and I was advised to run a speed test to see what the broadband speed was.  I did this, and then contacted my isp, and they managed to increase the speed.  I hope you can still assist me.  Thank you, Edna

Title: Re: speed test
Post by: Allan on February 03, 2014, 05:39:27 AM

This is why we need complete information. It's NOT your computer that is slow, but video playing/streaming online. To run a speed test on your internet connection go here: http://www.speedtest.net/

Title: Re: speed test
Post by: dinkie on February 03, 2014, 07:47:39 AM

Thank you Allan.  Bt are in the process of solving the issue.  I appreciate your help

Title: Re: speed test
Post by: soybean on February 03, 2014, 09:35:26 AM

Quote from: dinkie on February 03, 2014, 02:55:35 AM

I did this, and then contacted my isp, and they managed to increase the speed.

Did that help?  Did you notice a difference?