By default, Windows XP reserves 20% of the connection bandwidth for QoS traffic. This tweak allows the
setting to be altered to a different percentage of connection b
NOTE: Making changes to the registry can cause serious harm to your computer if done incorrectly. Always backup your registry before making any changes.
- In the left hand pane navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Psched
- Right click on the white region of Regedit's right hand pane, click New, and then click DWORD Value
- Enter NonBestEffortLimit for the name of the new DWORD Value and press Enter. The new value should now appear in Regedit's right-hand column.
- Right click the new value and choose Modify.
- Set the Value Data field to whatever percentage you would like it to be set. The default value is 20, then click OK.
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