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pip08456 · 14-01-2011, 16:02

Since installing Kaspersky I have noticed that line speed tests have gone completely crazy. Speedtest.net is just one example. I normally test at 10.5 Mbps. Since installing Kaspersky AV I test anywhere between 40 Mbps and 225 Mbps. If I disable Kaspersky line speed tests revert back to normal. I have disabled script blocking and lowered the level of web protection. It makes no difference. What's up?

You obviously didn't read that one.

I finally found the culprit that it was indeed Kaspersky. When Kaspersky is switched off the download speed is fine and constant ....When on, download speed is erratic giving readings between 500 KBPS to 75 MB ! (75MB being impossible given my contract and the lines' max capability of 26MB) and up and down like a yo-yo each second. Also this erratic behaviour does affect connectivity to websites. However, the upload is always constant. I've tried switching off individual items under 'settings' to no avail. The only thing that cures this erratic download speed is by switching off completely.

Or that one.

Case proven IMHO but as I don't use Kaspersky I don't really care!

14-01-2011, 16:02	#9
pip08456 Sad Doig Fan! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barry South Wales Age: 69 Services: With VM for BB 250Mb service.(Deal) Posts: 11,845	Re: Does Kaspersky actually slow down your BB or just skew the results? Since installing Kaspersky I have noticed that line speed tests have gone completely crazy. Speedtest.net is just one example. I normally test at 10.5 Mbps. Since installing Kaspersky AV I test anywhere between 40 Mbps and 225 Mbps. If I disable Kaspersky line speed tests revert back to normal. I have disabled script blocking and lowered the level of web protection. It makes no difference. What's up? You obviously didn't read that one. I finally found the culprit that it was indeed Kaspersky. When Kaspersky is switched off the download speed is fine and constant ....When on, download speed is erratic giving readings between 500 KBPS to 75 MB ! (75MB being impossible given my contract and the lines' max capability of 26MB) and up and down like a yo-yo each second. Also this erratic behaviour does affect connectivity to websites. However, the upload is always constant. I've tried switching off individual items under 'settings' to no avail. The only thing that cures this erratic download speed is by switching off completely. Or that one. Case proven IMHO but as I don't use Kaspersky I don't really care!