Hi SGTGriff
try installing Speedupmypc.
It will optimize your internal windows settings, as they are not optimized from install.
I have winxp pro, McAfee AV & Zone Alarm pro firewall.
My Computer is only 500mz, 10gb, 320meg Ram, and I live In Halifax Nova Scotia and my speeds greatly increased.
Here is my latest test:
:::.. Download Stats ..:::
Connection is:: 3766 Kbps about 3.8 Mbps (tested with 1496 KB)
Download Speed is:: 460 KB/sec
Tested From:: http://www.testmy.net/
Bottom Line:: 67 times faster than 56K you can download 1MB in 2.23 second(s)
Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/cgi-bin/get.cgi?Test_ID=0F3YSO66D
Give it a try, and good luck to you
Rogn38