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<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-2"><strong>Factors affecting download speed</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Before finding solutions to fix slow download speeds you should first find out the subjective and objective factors causing this issue. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Below are some possible ones:</p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Your computer or router is out of date.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Due to an undersea fiber optic cable break.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Letting your computer be infected with a virus</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Improper use of your computer</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Please check whether the network connections such as the Modern network are working well or not. Is the network cable loose or not? Is Modern broken or not? </p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Some other causes like overcrowding of visitors at the same time at that website, limited access speed or blocked by some websites, too weak WiFi,...</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="What is slowing my download speed? " src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/What-is-slowing-down-my-download-speed_2.jpg" style="display:block; height:380px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>What is slowing my download speed? </em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Read also: <a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/article/what-is-a-slow-download-speed-711" target="_blank">What is slow download speed?</a> </p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-25"><strong>Run a speed test</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Before diving into some steps to improve download speed, it’s important to run a <a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/cat-article/download-speed-test-20" target="_blank">download speed test</a> to get a good sense of how fast your download speed is.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Speedtest by Ookla, MySpeed, Speedofme, Fast.com, etc are some of the most notable testing tools nowadays.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">What they all have in common are simplicity and accuracy.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">To use these websites, follow these steps:</p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Step 1: Visit the website (for example <a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/" target="_blank">https://gospeedcheck.com/</a>) </p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Step 2: Click the “GO” button on the screen</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Step 3: Check the results</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Have a look below for more details:</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Using MySpeed is easy" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-check-ping-osrs-gif%20(1).gif" style="display:block; height:338px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:600px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Using MySpeed is easy</em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/article/what-is-a-high-download-speed-708" target="_blank">What is a high download speed?</a></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">If it is higher than 25 Mbps, it’s sufficient for your daily online activities.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LIzh8InNy-t72dD1VtsBnOVNT2x8KqwVNjp-L6WRCyA/edit#heading=h.x02h7yncr11h" target="_blank">What is a slow download speed</a>?</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">If your current download speed is lower, it’s slow.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">It’s time to find ways to increase it.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">For more information, read on…</p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-53"><strong>Simple ways to increase download speed</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Knowing the current download speed and the hidden causes, it’s time to swipe the problem away.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Apply the following tips as soon as possible!</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-57"><strong>#1: Scan your computer for viruses</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Installing anti-virus software is a great way to protect your computer from malicious viruses, thus increasing download speeds. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">To ensure the quality of anti-virus software, you can install and use paid software that has an expiration date. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">In case your computer fails, you can reinstall the computer system.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">In order not to access websites or malicious software, you can also install a firewall system inside your computer.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Scan your computer for viruses " src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/What-is-slowing-down-my-download-speed_4.jpg" style="display:block; height:360px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Scan your computer for viruses </em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-67"><strong>#2. Upgrade your Internet package</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Your registered Internet connection may fail to handle multiple devices or activities in your house, leading to slow download speed. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">So, consider upgrading to an Internet plan with higher speeds that can fulfill your needs.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Below are some of the best high-speed Internet providers for 2022.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Consider one of them!</p>

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<td style="text-align:center"><strong>Provider</strong></td>
			<td style="text-align:center"><strong>Price</strong></td>
			<td style="text-align:center"><strong>Max download speed</strong></td>
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<td>AT&amp;T Fiber Internet</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">$180.00/mo</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">4,700 Mbps</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">4,700 Mbps</td>
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<td>Xfinity</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">$299.99/mo</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">3,000 Mbps</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">3,000 Mbps</td>
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<td>Frontier Fiber</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">$54.99/mo</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">2,000 Mbps</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">2,000 Mbps</td>
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<td>Google Fiber</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">$100.00/mo</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">2,000 Mbps</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">1,000 Mbps</td>
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<td>WOW! Internet</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">$64.99/mo</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">1,000 Mbps</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">50 Mbps</td>
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<td>Verizon Fios</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">$89.99/mo</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">940 Mbps</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">880 Mbps</td>
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<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-114"><strong>#3. Use IDM software</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Slow download speed can affect the progress of your work, study, and playing games. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">To be able to improve download speed, you can use <a href="https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/" rel="Nofollow" target="_blank">IDM software</a>.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">It manages the download speed from the Internet to your computer. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Using Internet download manager" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/What-is-slowing-down-my-download-speed_5.jpg" style="display:block; height:360px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

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

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">To be able to use this software on your computer, follow the steps below:</p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Step 1: Open IDM, select option -&gt; select connection item and change the specifications as follows: LAN IDM -&gt; you set it to 10000000</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Step 2: Adjust the information in the Scheduler section, select the file in the queue item and select the number 1 in the download box.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Step 3: Select the maximum download speed of 512kbs/s by clicking on the IDM icon on the work bar -&gt; select speeds limited -&gt; select settings - settings -&gt; Click ok to confirm.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">In addition to IDM - the software that helps you to adjust and increase the download speed as above, you can also apply a number of ways. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Flashget, Chromium + software, or changing the specifications in the settings are good.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Those ways aside, you can also try others such as restarting your computer or router, using a wired connection, turning off background apps, etc.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-136"><strong>Some notes when downloading</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">In the process of downloading files from the Internet, you need to pay attention to some specific issues as follows:</p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Do not download too many files at the same time</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Check and set up a Proxy or VPN as needed to increase the download speed of your computer.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="You can use a proxy" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/What-is-slowing-down-my-download-speed_6.jpg" style="display:block; height:383px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>You can use a proxy</em></p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Choose the best time to have the best possible network transmission speed in the early morning or late at night.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">It’s because fewer people access the network at that time, and avoid downloading at peak hours to avoid falling into a "congestion" situation.</p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Do not upload items or files online while you are downloading</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Remove unnecessary software and applications from your computer to reduce weight and improve download speed.</p>
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