Hi everyone. My internet used to be fairly quick (high speed, cable modem). Then I started using Torrent clients and programs like edonkey (I used them legally). Now that don't use them anymore, my internet goes slower. I have Zonealarm and this is what I observe when I view the traffic monitor: Say I am DOWNLOADING a file or loading a web page with a lot of content. It downloads good for about 2-8 seconds, then completely STOPS all traffic for about 2-60 seconds. Then it starts again.

I HAVE NO SPYWARE! Believe me, I have scanned my computer with every, I mean every, spyware scanner.

I tried internet accelerators, but I figured if my internet used to work fast, why should I have to use a different program to get it back to normal?

I appreciate any help, Thanks!Somebody must know, I know its a tough question. Please,  any help is appreciated.Somebody must know, I know its a tough question. Please,  any help is appreciated.Hey again John... You said you scanned for Spyware, so I'm guessing that you scanned for viruses as well... Made any changes to your system before this happened?

[glb]Flame[/glb]Viruses and Spyware, the whole shmear. I'm clean.

My internet was going slow while I used Torrents and edonkey, but that is because there was a lot of traffic going at once, but now, when both programs are gone and they don't take up traffic, the internet stayed the same. The programs did something, but I don't know what.Well... I should have asked earlier, but how do you connect to the internet?

[glb]Flame[/glb]On my XP computer, through a router, adn then a cable modem. HOWEVER, the same slow process is with my wireless connection (On another computer. I'm starting to thing it might have to do with my router or modem. Do you think I should try to connect to the internet without the router and see if there is a diference?You can try that if you want... First though... Try this... Unplug your modem and router for 30 seconds to ONE minute (also turn off your computer) ... After, restore power back to the modem and router, and turn the computer back on... If it doesn't help, then try to connect to the internet without the router, and tell us what happens...

[glb]Flame[/glb]Sorry, I forgot to mention I did that already too (the power cycle). I should be MOE specific. I'll see what happens with the router/modem thing.Depending upon how much traffic the bitorrent and edonkey generated you may have become subject to your ISP's FAP (Fair Access Policy).  They may have throttled back your upload and download speeds and/or quotas.  It might be a good idea to contact them to determine if this is the case and discuss removing the limitations.

If you call your ISP, ask them to check your phone line as well, to make sure that your phone line is working properly...

[glb]Flame[/glb]Sorry I took so long to reply. The problem wasn't the router. I contacted my ISP and they said they has some minor power loss to my cable modem, called a "yellow alarm." They told me to just unplug my coax cable for 5 minutes and it worked. It is now at around 4.1 mbps rather than 103 kbps.Alright. Another issue solved! Very nice!    Come on back if you have any more trouble John!  

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