How to Optimize Internet Settings on Windows

Do you ever notice slow movie downloads or spottiness when surfing the internet? That’s because the internet connection you have may not be optimized with your PC’s default internet settings. With System Mechanic’s internet tools, you can see if your internet connection settings are ideal for boosting download speeds and provide high performance as you browse online.

Are you wondering if the speeds your Internet provider promised are actually the speeds you’re getting? System Mechanic’s NetSpeed Analyzer makes it easy to find out the truth, as well as determine if your PC’s connection settings are set up optimally.

Here’s how:

• Start System Mechanic and click Toolbox » Individual Tools
• Go to Perform Diagnostics » NetSpeed Analyzer and click Start
• Select a test file size and click Next
• NetSpeed Analyzer will download the file and display your internet speed statistics, and also inform you if your PC’s connection settings are set up optimally or not

Your computer system isn’t the same as everyone else’s. When accessing the internet, different PC’s will require different configurations. Generic Internet connection settings can hold you back from getting the download speeds you deserve. Certain sites such as Router Guide can help guide you through general router settings, but it’s ideal to optimize your Internet settings with a tool like System Mechanic’s NetBooster.

To run NetBooster in automatic mode:

1. Start System Mechanic and click Toolbox » Individual Tools » Maximize Performance
2. Navigate to NetBooster » Optimize Internet Settings and click Start
3. Select Optimize your Internet and network connection speed and click Next
4. Select your internet connection type and click NextNote: Most users will choose the first, default option under High-speed or broadband connections.
5. NetBooster will automatically adjust settings to maximize your Internet speed. A system restart may be required.

Users can easily edit over a dozen Windows Internet settings to fine-tune specifically for online gaming, large file transfer, and just about everything in between.

To enter NetBooster’s manual editing mode:

1. Start System Mechanic and click Toolbox » Individual Tools » Maximize Performance
2. Navigate to NetBooster » Customize Advanced Internet Settings and click Start
3. Under Optimization Categories, select the option or options you would like to adjust
4. The description field for each category contains useful details and recommendations you may wish to consider
5. You can manually adjust the settings within each category, or either: choose Use Optimal to let NetBooster choose for you, or Use Default to revert to the setting Windows originally selected
6. When you are finished making adjustments, click Apply. You will be prompted to restart your system

If, after making manual setting adjustments, you experience connectivity or speed issues, you can revert to the settings NetBooster originally chose for you by re-entering the NetBooster » Customize Advanced Internet Settings interface and selecting Restore All to Orig in the taskbar

With these steps, you’ll be able to speed up your computer’s wireless connection and make sure your PC runs smoothly when you need it to!