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<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-2"><strong>What is a web browser?</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">A web browser is a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programming_tool" rel="nofollow">software tool</a> that allows you to see and interact with all of the information on the World Wide Web such as websites, movies, photos, and so on. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Many individuals today use web browsers to access the internet, the most popular browsers on the market recently include: </p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Mozilla Firefox</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Google Chrome</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Apple's Safari</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Opera</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Microsoft Edge</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Every internet user understands how to run a web browser but sometimes they complain that “I'm having an issue with my browser's internet speed (Chrome). I also tested Firefox and Edge. And it's still the same”.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Internet browsers" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-browser-download-speed-so-slow-2.jpg" style="display:block; height:317px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:justify; width:564px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Internet browsers</em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">So, what factors cause slow download speed? </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">We will show you some possible reasons in the next part.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-25"><strong>Why is my browser download speed so slow?</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">There are many factors affecting the browser download speed.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Your slow browser download speed can be caused by one or several reasons.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Check all possible reasons below to find out fix it.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-30">Internet cookies, cache, and history are overloaded</h3>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Overloaded caches can affect the download process" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-browser-download-speed-so-slow-3.jpg" style="display:block; height:308px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:justify; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Overloaded caches can affect the download process</em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">To speed up your browsing experience, your browser saves (or caches) certain files while you navigate the web. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">When you return to a website, the cached files are already there, so your browser simply needs to download any new parts from the web. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">This means you'll spend less time waiting. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">However, when overloaded, it can get unwieldy and can cause issues with the download process.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-39">The outdated browser version </h3>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="An outdated browser version may prevent your browser from working smoothly" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-browser-download-speed-so-slow-4.jpg" style="display:block; height:341px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:justify; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>An outdated browser version may prevent your browser from working smoothly</em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">An outdated browser version may have corrupted data caches and unwanted applications.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">That prevents your browser from working smoothly. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Because being up to date is so important for addressing bugs and preventing security risks, most modern browsers download updates automatically. </p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-47">The firewall </h3>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="The length of time it takes is determined by your system configuration" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-browser-download-speed-so-slow-5.jpg" style="display:block; height:330px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:justify; width:470px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>The length of time it takes is determined by your system configuration</em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">The firewall in the operating system was built to filter and scan every incoming and outgoing traffic on the computer. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">It checks data packets attempting to reach any of the computer's ports. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">The firewall seems comparable to a roadside checkpoint which interrogates the traffic, the measure can pass if it has the proper documentation. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">This can actually slow down your internet speed.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-56">DNS server issue</h3>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="You won't be able to utilize the browser if DNS isn't operating " src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-browser-download-speed-so-slow-6.jpg" style="display:block; height:320px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:justify; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>You won't be able to utilize the browser if DNS isn't operating </em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">If DNS isn't operating properly, this means that the decentralized naming systems responsible for turning hostnames into IP addresses failed to respond. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">As a result, your browser will be unable to establish a connection to the internet, even if your computer or router shows a fast internet connection. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">This directly affects your slow download. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">DNS server problem is also one of the main reasons <strong>why is my blizzard download speed so slow</strong>?</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-66">High ping times</h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Ping or latency refers to how long your device sends a small packet of data to the Internet and returns.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">It is measured in milliseconds and represents how much delay between your internet browser and a specific server.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Of course, this is determined by your location, network connection, bandwidth, and more.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">If your ping rate is so high, as a result, your browser downloading might be slow.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Hig ping vs low ping" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-browser-download-speed-so-slow-7.jpg" style="display:block; height:354px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:justify; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Hig ping vs low ping</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-75">Slow web server</h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">The internet is likely a superhighway of data.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">When there are a few connections, users can access the Internet as fast as possible. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">However, when the number of connections increases, many users connect and dispute bandwidth with you, and slow downloads are obvious.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Even if you have the fastest internet connection available, you can only download a file as quickly as the server can send it. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">As a result, if you download from slow web servers, expect a slow download speed.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Slow web server" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-browser-download-speed-so-slow-8.jpg" style="display:block; height:418px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:justify; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Slow web server</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-85">Viruses or malware</h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Viruses and malware are malicious pieces of code written specifically for malicious purposes. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">They are frequently used to steal data or, more recently, to mine cryptocurrency using your computer. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Some malware requires an internet connection to function. When this type of malware infects your computer, internet browsers like Chrome, Safari, or Opera are forced to compete for bandwidth.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Viruses and malware can slow down browser downloads" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-browser-download-speed-so-slow-9.jpg" style="display:block; height:426px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:justify; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Viruses and malware can slow down browser downloads</em></p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-93"><strong>How to increase browser download speed?</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">You can feel hopeless when having slow download speeds with internet browsers.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Fortunately, you can try some tricks to increase your download speeds. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Although some of these may not work for you, they are worth a shot if it means squeezing the last drops of bandwidth out of your system.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">So, <strong>how to increase download speed</strong>? </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Take a look at a  list of common methods below:</p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Delete your browser's temporary Internet files, cookies, cache, and history.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Update the browser version.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Uninstall antivirus software.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Change the DNS servers. </p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Delete any unused browser extensions.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Disable VPN</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Reset Network Settings</p>
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</ul>
<p dir="ltr"><img alt="How to speed up browser download speed?" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-browser-download-speed-so-slow-10.jpg" style="display:block; height:400px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:justify; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>How to speed up browser download speed?</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-120">Delete cookies, cache, and history</h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">As mentioned above, being full of cache, cookies, and history will slow down the internet browser's performance.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Thus, deleting all is a good solution.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Note that each browser has a different display but the settings menu is quite similar.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Take Chrome as an example, follow the step-by-step guide to do it:</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Step 1: Open the <strong>Setting</strong> pane in Chrome by clicking the three-dot section in the top-right corner. Select <strong>More tools</strong> =&gt; <strong>Clear browsing data</strong>.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Step 2: Select the <strong>time range</strong> and browsing history, cookies, and cache to delete.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Clear browser cache, and history" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-browser-download-speed-so-slow-11.jpg" style="display:block; height:311px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:justify; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Clear browser cache, and history</em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><em><strong>How to speed up origin downloads</strong>?</em> You also can apply this tip to speed up downloads on Origin.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-138">Uninstall antivirus software</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Viruses and malware are able to decrease your download speed. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Thus, a simple and quick way to speed browser download speed is to prevent your devices from any viruses and malware.</p>

<p dir="ltr">However, antivirus software can be running in the background when unnecessary and taking up bandwidth which leads to slow download issues.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Thus, the best way is to disable the antivirus program while downloading. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Moreover, you should scan viruses, spyware, and malware regularly to make sure your devices are not infected by harmful factors.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Enable antivirus software when necessary" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-browser-download-speed-so-slow-16.jpg" style="display:block; height:387px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Enable antivirus software when necessary</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-148">Change the DNS servers</h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Change your DNS server to the fastest server.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Instead of connecting to slow servers, switch to popular DNS servers like Google DNS, Cloudflare, or OpenDNS to get faster speed while performing file downloads.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Follow the steps below:</p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Open the Chrome settings and select <strong>Privacy and security</strong></p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Choose <strong>Security</strong></p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Scroll down and you will see the <strong>Advanced</strong> section, select secure DNS in the second dot.</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Change the DNS server" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-browser-download-speed-so-slow-12.jpg" style="display:block; height:431px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:justify; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Change the DNS server</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-166">Delete any unused browser extensions</h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Browser extensions are so beneficial but it’s not denied that these tools are also resourced hungry.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Some of them can make or break your browser, thus, turn off all unused extensions.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">To check whether any harmful extension exists or not, you do the steps below:</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chrome Settings</strong> =&gt; <strong>Privacy and Security</strong> =&gt; <strong>Safety check</strong> =&gt; <strong>Check now</strong>.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Safety check on Chrome" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-browser-download-speed-so-slow-13.jpg" style="display:block; height:379px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:justify; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Safety check on Chrome</em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">If there is no harmful extension, you should disable unused extensions. Follow the guide below:</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Step 1: Open<strong> Chrome Settings =&gt; More tools =&gt; Extensions</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Step 2: Check all existing browser extensions, and turn off any extensions you no longer use them.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Remove browser extensions" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-browser-download-speed-so-slow-14.jpg" style="display:block; height:338px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:justify; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Remove browser extensions</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-187">Reset Network Settings</h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">After trying all fixes above, there is nothing changing, you might have an internet network issues. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Let’s do a network settings reset.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Follow the instructions:</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Go to <strong>Start &gt; Settings &gt; Network &amp; Internet &gt; Status and select Network reset &gt; Reset now</strong>.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Do Network reset now" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/why-is-my-browser-download-speed-so-slow-15.jpg" style="display:block; height:402px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:justify; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Do Network reset now</em></p>
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