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Reminds me of a user's story.

"...a family of squirrels living in the switch"

http://www.speedguide.net/read_articles.php?id=125

LOL @ the squirrel story!! Water can do some strange things, but squirrel-powered internets is just funny! ;)

Nowthen, I'd be glad to post any HJT logs from any ...

Hey guys, I've got some weird problem going on with my internet connection lately.
When running ANY speed test from ANY site, it gets roughly half-way though, hangs for a second or two, then ramps up and slams the end quickly, giving false readings like 80+ Mbps - OR, it will just be slow as crap ...

Sorry for the multiple posts, but I really need some help here.

Anyone??

If it's because of Windows 7, just let me know...I'll quit worrying about it, but if there's something that can be done, I'd really love to learn what/how so I can help others with Win7 as well!

Thanks in advance,
Psychlone

I should mention that I've not only flushed my DNS, but deleted cookies, history and all cache as well...
AND, I hit the wrong button to edit...sorry!!!

I should mention this:

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7951/speedgl.png

And, my laptop is doing the same exact thing, BUT, my laptop has ...

Nope, Firefox 3.5.7

At the risk of sounding stupid, I'm not able to tweak my broadband like I used to with XP...

Please help me out here:

1. What type of connection do you have? DSL, 7Mbps down/896 up
http://www.speedtest.net/rank/3508651151.png
(this is using the server that's about 1/2 mile from my home office ...