Note: this only really works on cable/fiber internet on XP. And to avoid an ad-infested site repeating a "tip" that's been around for decades: First click Star

Note: this only really works on cable/fiber internet on XP. And to avoid an ad-infested site repeating a "tip" that's been around for decades: First click Start button and then click Run Type in GPEDIT.MSC Click computer configuration>Administrative templates>Network>QOS Packet Sheduler>Limit reservable Bandwith Enable Reservable bandwith, then set it to zero, "0". Click Accept and Ok.