Broadband Speed Test for Windows

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Developer’s Description

By DSL Speed Test

Test and troubleshoot your broadband connection's downloading and uploading speed.

Internet Speed Test measures download and upload bandwidth/speed for your broadband connection. It can also help you quickly troubleshoot common connectivity problems with networking configuration, NIC card, WLAN router, Cable/DSL modem, service provider network, Web server or the application itself. Version 1. 3 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

Broadband Speed Test for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: May 30, 2006

Latest update: April 30, 2019

Version: 1.3

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 98
Windows 10
Windows 95
Windows XP
Windows ME
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 418,620

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.9/5

39 User Votes

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.
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.
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
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.
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!
Easy and Quick
shadwwzarFebruary 13, 2011
Pros
A no brainer.
Cons
No complaints.
Summary
will not download
HamilFebruary 8, 2011
Pros
none really
Cons
none really
Summary
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.
quite good
samy601December 20, 2010
Pros
very neat and accurate
Cons
nothing to say
Summary
i have nothing special to say
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.
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