Slow internet speeds are either the result of a problem with your internet connection provider, your modem / router ( hardware ) or your computer’s settings. The vast majority of problems with internet usage speeds can be attributed to conflicting software issues on your computer itself.

The problem with today’s internet is that as our user habits become more complex ( such as downloading large files and watching streaming videos ) so does the complexity of the software we need to meet these needs.

When you combine this with the need for heightened computer security, our web browsers ( ie: the program you use to surf the internet ) become bogged down and can easily malfunction if their settings become out of whack.

For example, two very popular components of online surfing are Java and Flash. Java scripts are found on just about every website that has any type of interaction with the user. Flash technology is responsible for much of the way video is shown on the internet and is used in many websites as an animation tool. The problem is, both of these programs consist of advanced technologies and can conflict with your web browser and cause very slow loading times.

The good news is that of all the problems that can go wrong with your computer, fixing internet speeds is one of the simplest to correct using easy to use tools that even a strictly novice computer user can do. Programs such as Registry Patrol ( registrypatrol.com ) are designed to repair the conflicts and problems that cause slow internet speeds. This program in particular is easy to use and operate and doesn’t require a lot of back ground understanding and is pretty well completely automated. Simply install it, press one button to run the scan, press another to fix the problems. Another similar program is called XP Medic which works much the same way, but has several other advanced features that should only be used by a person with a more advanced understanding of how Windows works.

A really good example of how effective programs like this can be was then I was I recently using my Parents computer to look up moving listings from the local newspaper site. I opened Windows Explorer and waited, and waited, and it literally took five minutes to open a webpage. I downloaded and ran the Registry Patrol program on it, ran the scan feature, clicked ” fix the errors ” and the computer instantly ran like it was supposed to - pages loaded instantly and responded to commands like they were supposed to, and is one of the first hand reasons I highly recommend the software.

Registry Patrol is about $30 to use, although I would suggest downloading the trial version for free rather than buying the software first. This will allow you to perform a full system scan to ensure that your computer does in fact have a problem that does need to be fixed by the paid version of the software. On a plus side, the software is designed to repair and correct many internet problems on your windows based computer, and you will likely see a significant improvement in overall system performance including the elimination of system crashes and freeze ups.

Download XP Medic and try it out for free on your computer. We’re so sure you’ll love the program that as a way of saying thanks, we’ll give a full version free copy of AntiVirus 4.0 to keep.