You will want to be editing the main system files, so expand CurrentVersion. Because this feature is a feature of the Windows component known as Explorer, expand the Explorer key. Next, you will want to modify the remote computer settings, so expand the RemoteComputer key and then expand the NameSpace key to show all of the features that are enabled when you browse to a remote computer.
In the NameSpace folder you will find two entries. This is the one that you should delete. This can be done by right-clicking the name of the key and selecting Delete.
This will also boost your browsing speed. Once you have deleted the key, you just need to restart and the changes will be in effect. Now your network computer browsing will be without needless delays. With every computer comes programs installed that you do not need. As with extra programs taking up space, extra protocols are just wasting your network connection and can actually slow it down.
How is this possible? By default, a few different protocols are installed on your computer to allow for maximum compatibility with other computers on a network; these protocols each require bandwidth to operate.
Most users will not use too many protocols, and their computers will use up a portion of their connection as they respond and transmit information for these protocols. Additionally, with extra protocols installed on your network adapter connected to the Internet, you increase your risk of security-related problems.
One of the most common risks for broadband users is that they have the Client for Microsoft Networks networking protocol enabled on their connection. This protocol allows everyone in their neighborhood to connect to the users' computers and view any files that they may be sharing. This fact alone should be a good enough reason for you to turn off the extra protocols.
But with them disabled, you will also save a little bandwidth as well. Viewing protocols on your network adapters Viewing the protocols installed and active on your various network adapters is easy. Just follow these quick steps and you will be viewing them in no time: Right-click the My Network Places icon on the desktop or in the Start Menu and select Properties.
If the My Network Places icon is not in either of those locations, then go to the Control Panel and click the Network Connections icon that is shown under the Classic view.
Next, right-click the network adapter with which you want to view the network protocols and select Properties. This will bring up a list of the protocols installed as well as active on your adapter, as Figure shows.
The protocols that are installed but not active are indicated by the absence of a check in the checkbox. Disabling a specific protocol Now that you have the list of installed and active protocols on your screen, you are ready to disable a protocol. To do so, just click the check box to remove the check. Then click the OK button and the protocol is no longer active on the network adapter.
Doing so will optimize your adapter for speed and security. Additionally, you will no longer be able to connect to remote computers to view their shared files. Also keep in mind that if you have multiple adapters in your machines, such as a wireless adapter, a wired network adapter, and a dialup modem, you will have to repeat the preceding instructions for each adapter.
Tweaking your Internet connection for speed. Almost every computer user has different Internet connection conditions. Some users have very high-speed connections, while others have slow connections. Some users have high-speed connections using cable-based technologies, while others have high-speed connection through DSL-based technologies. On top of these differences, some are located farther away from their local network switching station than others and have a higher latency delay on their connections because of the distance the data has to travel.
All of these different connection conditions make every user unique. By default, Windows XP has these settings set in a "one size fits all" approach. As I mentioned earlier, Windows has to be abstract in certain areas because of its broad user base. Read Aseem's Full Bio.
We hate spam too, unsubscribe at any time. Subscribe on YouTube! Did you enjoy this tip? We cover Windows, Mac, software and apps, and have a bunch of troubleshooting tips and how-to videos. Click the button below to subscribe!
Refresh, Reinstall or Restore Windows 8. Email Address:. I love computers and anything that has tech to it. I blog about coding, computer hardware, PC gaming, Linux, Virtualization and anything else I find interesting. I love listening to heavy metal, hip-hop, guitar solos and trap music. Have fun!
You are commenting using your WordPress. You are commenting using your Google account. You are commenting using your Twitter account. You are commenting using your Facebook account. Notify me of new comments via email.
0コメント