Broadband Speed Test for Windows

User Reviews

• Holy virus and bloatware hell!!!!

  russlsmithMarch 11, 2014

  Pros

  The actual program looks like it might work, but wading through a 'crap hitting the fan' problem to know for sure.

  Cons

  1. Will install a josey virus in your system32 windows directory. 2. Will install an unwanted and unsecure gadget on your desktop and taskbar. 3. Will hijack your browser.

  Summary

  Hey CNET, it was a good long ride for so many years I've lost count...but it's over.

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• Test results are all over the map

  heavydudeMarch 14, 2012

  Pros

  Easy to use but that's about it.

  Cons

  Totally unreliable and inconsistent.

  Summary

  I have cable internet. I opened the program, ran the test, and got 9.71 mps. Thought that was low so I ran it again and got 13.72 mps. Over the next couple of minutes ran it several times and got readings of 19.14, 17.60, 19.47, 22.41. It seems as long as I keep the program open I get higher readings after the first low reading. But when I close the program and reopen it I get a reading of under 10 mps and subsequent readings range from low teens to low twenties.

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• Small, quick, easy to use!

  The_VanguardianJanuary 5, 2012

  Pros

  Small download, few buttons so you can't get lost. Simply does what it needs to.

  Cons

  The Ask Expert button goes to a website that isn't working, but that's somewhat expected on a program that's 5 years old.

  Summary

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• Does what it says tests your broadband speeds

  grahampalmer1October 15, 2011

  Pros

  Simple to use and returns clear results.

  Cons

  When unzipped creates a file called InstantHelp which is confusing. You can create a shortcut for the desktop but why isn't one included. As with many of these speed test software 'how accurate are the results'. This one seems to give conservative results ie a bit on the low side compared to others.

  Summary

  If you want an easy to use speed test to put on your desktop you could do a lot worse. I use it to give me quick results but if it shows slow speeds I then check these with another speed tester.

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• I scored 4121. I have no idea what that means!

  bobber135June 12, 2011

  Pros

  I have no pros to list!

  Cons

  Cons are that I wasn't told whether my rating was good or bad!

  Summary

  It was fast at giving the calculation. I just didn't know what it meant. There were no recommendations one way or the other, either!

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• Easy and Quick

  shadwwzarFebruary 13, 2011

  Pros

  A no brainer.

  Cons

  No complaints.

  Summary

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• will not download

  HamilFebruary 8, 2011

  Pros

  none really

  Cons

  none really

  Summary

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• Does the basics well.

  geodesyJanuary 6, 2011

  Pros

  Does the simple speed tests simply.

  Cons

  too simple and clunky. Not much even for free.

  Summary

  Just the basic facts.

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• quite good

  samy601December 20, 2010

  Pros

  very neat and accurate

  Cons

  nothing to say

  Summary

  i have nothing special to say

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• Does what it says.

  houndtechDecember 6, 2010

  Pros

  Ran scans quickly with no problems. During first boot I was able to select what I wanted to open files with. I set it Firefox and it just opened my results in a tab for me.

  Cons

  None that I've found.

  Summary

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