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General FAQ

What is .NETSpeedBoost?
.NETSpeedBoost is a powerful and easy to use self installing program for Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP which optimizes your Internet connection speed by up to 1000% faster.

What does Download Booster do?
When computers leave the factory, they are not set up to surf at themaximum speed. .NETSpeedBoost increases the performance of your computer by opening up the pipeline so that the information flows FASTER.

Will .NETSpeedBoost work on my system?
.NETSpeedBoost is compatible with Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, and XP.

Will .NETSpeedBoost speed up any Internet connection?
Yes. .NETSpeedBoost is designed to work with all dial up modems, cable modems, DSL, @Home or office connections. Download Booster optimizes even high speed connections to their maximum potential.

Will .NETSpeedBoost work if I have AOL, CompuServe or a free internet connection?
YES! .NETSpeedBoost is compatible with all Internet Services including AOL, CompuServe and free internet services.

Do I need to run .NETSpeedBoost everytime I connect to the internet?
No. You only need to run .NETSpeedBoost once to get your internet connection optimized!

My internet connection is lost or slowed down after using .NETSpeedBoost, what should I do?
.NETSpeedBoost comes with a settings restorval wizard (open .NETSpeedBoost and look at the bottom left), use the wizard to restore the original working version of your TCP/IP settings

Technical/Support FAQ

Old Installer Error
Issue: An "install a windows service pack that contains a newer version or windows installer." error appears

Solution: You can usually select OKAY and just bypass this error, The installation will continue and Download Booster will work fine.

Can't Find Registry Error
Some users have reported a "can't find registry error" during installation of Download Booster.

The below procedure can be used to assist all users experiencing a can't find registry problem. To solve this problem, please follow the procedures below:

1. Click on start, go to run and type in regedit
2. Expand the treeview until it reaches: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\"System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Class\NetTrans\0001
3. New String Value
4. Type in MaxMTU as value name, and 576 as value data
5. Expand the treeview again until it reaches:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\"System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VxD\MSTCP
6. New String Value
7. Type in DefaultRcvWindow as value name, and 6096 as value data
8. Expand the treeview again until it reaches:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\"System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VxD\MSTCP
9. New String Value
10.Type in DefaultTTL as value name, and 64 as value data
11. Close regedit and restart computer

Anti-Virus Program Incompatibility Issue
Issue: Some users have reported a bug in some anti-virus programs that cause problems with Internet Explorer when Download Booster is installed.

Solution: Make sure all programs are closed prior to installing Download Booster. This is a problem with the anti-virus program not with Download Booster. Unfortunately, we cannot fix a foreign program. Users have reported that this problem is avoided by closing all programs prior to installation.

Network Installation Issue
Issue: The executable file for installation opens correctly (InstallShield Wizard opens and begins to run) but as soon as it starts the install an error message pops up: . It thens refuses to install and forces you to "Finish" and close down the install.

Solution: Please make sure the Download Booster executable program is located on your local physical hard disk. If you are installing from a network drive, please make sure you have all of the necessary privileges to run a program installation from a network drive.

Do we have to apply the optimization manually every time we start our computer?
Answer: No.  Download Booster should only be run when you change your connection type.

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