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Revolver Ocelot · 10-13-2005, 08:16 PM

Would not being able to clear your DNS cache cause your internet speed to become slower? Because when i try and have windows repair my internet connection it says that it cannot clear the dns cache. And lately my connection speed has gotten slower and slower. Any thoughts?

evanl85 · 10-13-2005, 08:53 PM

reset your modem/router/computer?

Revolver Ocelot · 10-13-2005, 10:28 PM

I have many times and it still says that the DNS cache cannot be cleared.

SimpleS14 · 10-13-2005, 10:38 PM

There are other things because DNS cache that can slow your connection. More or less...DNS cache is suppose to improve the rate pages show up (that you frequently use).

Check out this page for some tips: http://www.pcmech.com/show/optimize/677/10/

I have more links to other tweak pages if your interested.

atom · 10-13-2005, 10:42 PM

Slower when browsing web pages or slower when downloading files? If its slower only when browsing web pages then it might be a corrupt cache. If it's slower when downloading huge files then it should be something else.

rockinpandas · 10-14-2005, 09:40 AM

reformat and ur set

nrg · 10-14-2005, 02:36 PM

DNS doesn't slow down your internet. You have something hogging up your DCP/UCP. Spyware is the most comon problem.
if you really think your dns is the problem. try using the msn or yahoo dns on your computer.

Revolver Ocelot · 10-14-2005, 10:34 PM

Alright just did a spyware scan and i forgot that i had limewire on my computer. Since it has spyware would this be the reason then.

cotbu · 10-15-2005, 08:11 AM

Don't repair delete it and create new connection.
Chief of the Black UNIX

rokmplutonium · 10-15-2005, 08:43 AM

There is a way to install Limewire and not the spyware. I did it.
Also, since you have spywares (I bet more then 1) You should reformat you'r computer.
If you would like to test your internet speed, use this
http://www.dslreports.com/tools

Revolver Ocelot · 10-15-2005, 05:30 PM

How do you install it without the spyware. Sorry if this sounds wierd but how do you reformat your computer? Iam really terrible at this type of thing.

SimpleS14 · 10-15-2005, 05:53 PM

Do you have a seperate CD with the OS on it? If so...that CD should be bootable and give you the option to reformat your harddrive (which means you delete EVERYTHING).

Use this site to test your bandwidth: http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/

Do you have a firewall installed on your computer? If not...check out Zone Alarm.

Revolver Ocelot · 10-15-2005, 10:01 PM

I got 333 download and 284 upload. Is that decent for SBC DSL?

Ritz S14 · 10-15-2005, 10:13 PM

If you have a linksys router, you might have to downgrade your firmware.

nrg · 10-16-2005, 04:55 AM

333kbps down and 284kbps up is fucking slow. you probably have bronze sbc dsl service.
i dunno if i can live with that type of speed hah. I get 9000down and 1000up.

call up customer service and find out what's really wrong.
the techs will tell you to go to testmy.net for a correct reading.

10-13-2005, 08:53 PM	#2
evanl85 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Va Posts: 182 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	reset your modem/router/computer? __________________ 1993 Nissan 240SX SE Coupe

10-14-2005, 02:36 PM	#7
nrg Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Age: 28 Posts: 1,572 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	DNS doesn't slow down your internet. You have something hogging up your DCP/UCP. Spyware is the most comon problem. if you really think your dns is the problem. try using the msn or yahoo dns on your computer. __________________ driftingisgay.com

10-15-2005, 08:11 AM	#9
cotbu Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: DE Posts: 2,123 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Don't repair delete it and create new connection. Chief of the Black UNIX __________________ LoverTechnologies "Half Broken Things!"

10-16-2005, 04:55 AM	#15
nrg Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Age: 28 Posts: 1,572 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	333kbps down and 284kbps up is fucking slow. you probably have bronze sbc dsl service. i dunno if i can live with that type of speed hah. I get 9000down and 1000up. call up customer service and find out what's really wrong. the techs will tell you to go to testmy.net for a correct reading. __________________ driftingisgay.com

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10-13-2005, 10:38 PM	#4
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 30 Posts: 8,838 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There are other things because DNS cache that can slow your connection. More or less...DNS cache is suppose to improve the rate pages show up (that you frequently use). Check out this page for some tips: http://www.pcmech.com/show/optimize/677/10/ I have more links to other tweak pages if your interested.

10-13-2005, 10:42 PM	#5
atom Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,182 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Slower when browsing web pages or slower when downloading files? If its slower only when browsing web pages then it might be a corrupt cache. If it's slower when downloading huge files then it should be something else.

10-14-2005, 09:40 AM	#6
rockinpandas Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: so. cali Posts: 459 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	reformat and ur set

10-15-2005, 08:43 AM	#10
rokmplutonium Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 567 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There is a way to install Limewire and not the spyware. I did it. Also, since you have spywares (I bet more then 1) You should reformat you'r computer. If you would like to test your internet speed, use this http://www.dslreports.com/tools

10-15-2005, 05:53 PM	#12
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 30 Posts: 8,838 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do you have a seperate CD with the OS on it? If so...that CD should be bootable and give you the option to reformat your harddrive (which means you delete EVERYTHING). Use this site to test your bandwidth: http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/ Do you have a firewall installed on your computer? If not...check out Zone Alarm.

10-15-2005, 10:13 PM	#14
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 31 Posts: 3,611 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you have a linksys router, you might have to downgrade your firmware.