What are the possible causes of a slow connection?
Download Source Where you're downloading from is experiencing Internet congestion. Where you're downloading from is on a slower connection than you.
Your computer Configuration of your computers settings and programs. General health of your computer. NCable Network A large amount of simultaneous users on the Neighbourhood Cable's network may cause altered transfer speeds. Sometimes USB connectivity may be unreliable on Windows 98/Me, causing your computer to freeze if the cable modem is rebooted or powered down. If you find this is the case with your computer, the best way to fix it is to have an Ethernet card installed in your computer. These cards can be purchased from most computer stores and in most cases the computer store staff will be able to install them for you.