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IV. Speed Modes Up Close
29. Quick Optimization Mode - When To Use It
What's This?
The QuickOptimize Mode provides you with several different ways of boosting your Internet connection speed for each connection type. If the standard method is ineffective or seems to slow down your connection, try the alternate options on the list. Compared to the somewhat lengthy process of the Learning Phase (Intelligent Mode), ActiveSpeed's QuickOptimize Mode offers a faster alternative to getting your Internet optimized.
Why?
Not all computers are set up the same. Even two computers in the same location can have very different network performance. A variety of factors can affect your download speed including, but not limited to, connection type, distance from your Internet Service Provider, line quality, network congestion, your hardware and operating system installation, etc.
This Mode offers one standard and multiple alternate configurations for each type of Internet connection. You should first QuickOptimize using the Standard method for your connection type. This is the most effective setting for most people. If, however, you have not yet reached your desired speed increase, you should try the other options. Each option contains different settings to improve performance based on your connection type. Use whichever optimization method provides you with the fastest download time.
QuickOptimizing would be ideal for people that use the same computer over multiple connection types (a laptop used at home, the office, or on the road, for example).
When evaluating the improvements to your system, you should be sure that you are looking at the total download time, not the modem connection speed or download rate. Windows does not accurately calculate these last two measurements and will not reflect the modifications made by ActiveSpeed. You can test total elapsed time for transfers under approximately the same conditions by using the same time of day and connection speeds to perform these tests.
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