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Geek Culture / Internet(?) Problems

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LandShark
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Posted: 9th Aug 2010 04:58
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Alright, 3 years ago, I had to unhook my main computer for construction. I have been using my laptop since then, and problems began. I haven't been able to buffer YouTube videos and downloads have stopped. I hooked my computer up again today, hoping that it would solve these problems, but nope. Any suggestions on what I should do?
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LandShark
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Posted: 9th Aug 2010 06:38
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Anyone?
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The Next
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Posted: 9th Aug 2010 15:02
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So how exactly is hooking up a Desktop to the network meant to fix download speed issues?

Use this website http://speedtest.net/ to find out what speed you are getting on your PC that will narrow down the list of possible issues.

Mystic Mod - Putting the fear back into sliced bread since 4th May 2010
Windows 7 Pro, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz, 4GB DDR3, Dual nvidia SLI 9800GT 1GB, 1.5TB Hard disk
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LandShark
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Posted: 9th Aug 2010 15:46
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@The Next those problems started when I took apart the desktop so I didnt know.

Download 19.95 mb/s
Upload 6.38 mb/s
Ping 46 ms
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The Next
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Posted: 9th Aug 2010 16:15
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Ok your speeds coming from your ISP are more than adequate for watching videos and downloads.

Do both machines suffer from this trouble or just the laptop?
This can't be your Desktop PC causing the issues it has nothing to do with that PC as your getting fast speeds its leading me towards thinking you have a faulty router or network card, but a faulty router is more likely.

Mystic Mod - Putting the fear back into sliced bread since 4th May 2010
Windows 7 Pro, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz, 4GB DDR3, Dual nvidia SLI 9800GT 1GB, 1.5TB Hard disk
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LandShark
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Posted: 9th Aug 2010 16:18
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I just tryed youtube on the desktop and tried downloading Avast last night to get rid of McAfee, but YouTube didnt buffer and the dl stopped at about 5mb
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The Next
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Posted: 9th Aug 2010 16:23
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I suggest you contact your ISP this is something they should be able to fix for you i don't think many users here could give you the level of support you will need so give them a call and they should be able to help.

Mystic Mod - Putting the fear back into sliced bread since 4th May 2010
Windows 7 Pro, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz, 4GB DDR3, Dual nvidia SLI 9800GT 1GB, 1.5TB Hard disk
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LandShark
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Posted: 9th Aug 2010 16:28
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Thanks for your help!
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