Slow Transfer Rates with ICS and High-Bandwidth Devices (230116)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q230116 IMPORTANT: This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you
modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore
the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the
registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
SYMPTOMS
If an Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) host is using a high-bandwidth connection to the Internet, the transfer rate may be slower than the medium's typical rate.
RESOLUTIONWARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve
problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own
risk.
To resolve this issue:
- Click Start, click Run, type regedit in the Open box, and then press ENTER.
- Locate and click the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ICSharing\Settings\General\InternetMTU - Right-click the registry key, and then click Delete.
- Restart your computer.
NOTE: You should not remove this registry key if you are using a dial-up connection with a modem over an analog phone line.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 2/23/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kbenv kbprb KB230116 |
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