bandwidth restriction

[ghost2003]

I saw this on maximumPS's site in the tweaks section, does it work, should I do it. If it really does make a differance should I remove it all or just lower it?

Forcing Windows to give up default 20% bandwidth reservation By default Windows XP reserves 20% of your bandwidth. Here is how to fix this. Go to run type in gpedit on the left you will see local computer policy under this you will see administrative components expand this then go down to network and expand then click Qos folder then on the right double click limit reserveable bandwidth and enable it then just below that look for bandwidth limit (%) and set to 0 zero then click apply. then go to control panel open network connections right click your connection go to properties make sure Qos is there and make sure it is checked . restart you are done

[Smidget]

You mean the XP OS reserves 20% of bandwidth to do it's business?

[DragonNOA1]

I have mine set at 0. I didn't even realize that I had lowered it. Must have done it when I first got the OS to tweak it some. It's been working fine for me.

[pillainp]

I set my QoS packet Scheduler to 0% reservable banwidth a few days ago and I have noticed a definite increase in connection speed since then.

[ghost2003]

When I type in gpedit it tells me it cant find it.

[DuNgA]

Its "gpedit.msc"

[ghost2003]

Doesnt work either

[DuNgA]

You have to log in as an Administrator
Type gpedit.msc in the text box and click OK
Once the program loads, expand the Computer configuration branch.
Expand the Administrative templates branch.
Expand the Network branch.
Highlight the QoS Packet Scheduler in left window.
In right window double click the limit reservable bandwidth setting
On setting tab check the enabled option.
Where it says Bandwidth limit %, change it to read what ever percent you want to reserve for QoS-aware applications.
Click OK and exit the group policy editor.
Go to your Network connections (start->my computer->my network connection-> view network connections).
Right click on your connection, choose properties then under the General or the Networking tab (where it lists your protocols) make sure QoS packet scheduler is enabled.
Now just reboot your computer and you are all done

copied from tweakxp

[glc]

Can't you just uncheck the QoS in the properties of your network connections?

[ghost2003]

Dont I need QoS?

[theyosh]

Will doing this affect anything else in the system? I'm just worried it might negatively affect the system.

[rambler]

Originally posted by glc Can't you just uncheck the QoS in the properties of your network connections?

Yes, and also disable the QOS RSVP service in Computer Management, neither is needed, However, regarding the "20% reserved" claim, this suggests it's another modern computer myth.