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Windows XP reserves 20 percent of the Internet bandwidth for QoS ( Quality of Service). This is unnecessary and can be disabled. By disabling this you get a boost in the Bandwidth. Follow the following steps:

* Select Start > Run and enter gpedit.msc to Open the Group Ploicy Editor.
* In the left-hand column in the window, navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Network > QoS Packet Scheduler
* In the right column double-**** on Limit reservable bandwidth and select Enabled.
* Change the Bandwidth Limit to 0 and **** OK.

Now you've disabled the QoS and enjoy the extra bandwidth.

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Just a note - That doesn't work on Windows XP Home Edition, only Professional. Home doesn't have a Group Policy Editor.