XP Home limiting download speed

Hi,

I read that Microsoft XP actually saves some bandwidth for its automatic updates. I think this is why my speed dropped so much.

A few months ago, I was getting 100% of my internet speed. But after that, I began to only get may be 60-70% of my usual speed. I didnt think this was caused of XP.

But right now, my computer is downloading XP automatic updates and viola!! I'm getting back my 100% of internet speed!!!!!

I read that you can actually turn off this bandwidth saving feature in XP Professional... but I'm using Home edition. How can I do this? Here's my full specs:

System:
Microsoft Windows XP
Home Edition
Version 2002
Service Pack 3

Computer:
Intel Core CPU
6600 @ 2.40 GHz
2 Gigs RAM
GeForce 9800 GT

 

Hi,

My internet speed is 1024 kbps. This translates into roughly 110 kb/s of download speed.

Normally, I only get 60 kb/s. I thought it's my ISP.. but after several MONTHS of observation, I arrived at different conclusion.

When the automatic update is on, my speed cap is up to 110 kb/s as I normally should get. This ONLY happens at the session when the automatic update is on.

So for example if there is an update and the computer is download, I can fully use my 110 kb/s. I assume only a few kb/s are being used for windows download. After the download is complete, I still get 110 kb/s until I restart my PC.

This happens EVERY time the windows update is on. I only get my full 110 kb/s then.

Please tell me how to fix this problem.


edit: This is the clarification of my problem. Somehow I cant edit my post... I swear I saw the edit button somewhere -,-