Update: Internet downloads stalling on W7

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Speeds are what they should be under XP SP3 32 bit. I am on ATT DSL BTW. But on W7 i get a burst of speed around 170-190 KB/sec and then it drops of precipitously. Downloads are fine on XP but on W7 Pro 64 bit it gets part of the way and then just stops ( i watch the green progress indicator just sit) - sometimes i get a connection timed out message or connection with server was reset message.

Problem is exactly what the others are experiencing int he thread i linked to inthe first post.

Downloads are working again : but keep fingers crossed

If anyone else is still having problems with downloads stalling etc., try to disable IPv6 or IPv4 (whatever isn't being used) in your wireless/wired connection options:

1. Go to the Network and Sharing Center in the Control Panel.
2. Click on your current internet connection (next to where it says Connections).
3. In the box that pops up, take note of the connectivity of IPv4 and IPv6. Note which one isn't being used (if both are being used, this method may not help you). Click the Properties button down the bottom of the window.
4. In the properties list, find the protocol (IPv4 or IPv6) that wasn't being used and uncheck it. This will disable it from interfering.
5. Click Okay in the properties window and close the status window.
6. Check the condition of your downloads; if it still stalls, restart windows and check again. If it is still stalling after this, you will need to try another method.

I say this because after disabling the (unused) IPv6, my downloads and internet have been much more stable (I haven't noticed a single instance of stalling).