Hi Steve. There's a section in this topic about improving download speeds:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...b1033.mspx#ESD
Hope it helps.
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Gloria Boyer
Windows User Assistance
Microsoft Corporation
"steve h." <> wrote in message
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> Hi, I am new to Vista and recently have had download speed issues and
> connection issues. Mysteriously, they just went away. I have ordered a
> brand
> new, well rated cable modem (D-Link D202) and have just got off the phone
> with Roadrunner. They say my current modem is fine and the line speed is
> ok
> now (??). I bought the new modem just as future proofing insurance, so to
> speak.
> Anyway, any suggestions to maintain and improve download speeds in
> Vista ? Thanks.
>
> Steve