why does it take my computer to take so long to download it takes at least 5mins.?
454029
maybe lots of other people are also trying to download the same thing, that can slow it down.
338933
Why would you want to pause the download anyway? \nYou can just let download finish and by the time you wake up the downloading is finish, hopefully. And you can enjoy what you have downloaded.
1004260
if you have faster dsl, your waiting time is 20 minutes. This is sure fun. Don't stop downloading.
723668
It's your computer has a very slow processor speed, than that could be the problem.  However, it is more likely that you have a virus.
420472
It really depends on the speed of your internet connection. Such that your internet speed connection is 64K (64 kilobyte per second), and the files that you have downloaded is 6.25 megabyte, you just divide the amount of data downloaded and the amount of data per second.\n\n6.25 Mb / 64 Kb\n= 6400 Kb / 64 Kb\n= 100 seconds
529425
Maybe you dont have enough memory to run those sites,check your files to see they're huge. You could also check My Computer to see how much memory really is left.\n\nAlso, some websites have flash programs that take a lot of time to load---that might be another reason. Or if you're using an old model, the sites you're trying to open might just not be compatible with it. For me (since I don't have much patience with that stuff) I'd just buy a larger memory. Like 1 Gb worth (if you're really into downloading stuff)
675844
maybe your internet connection is not fuctionin properly if the problem continues download it again on your computer
4410
Check your browser settings, perhaps there is an option that shows blur images to save download time
858667
You may have cookies, files or something preventing the download, try as you may usenext might either work or lock up system, Good Luck!
1070365
if you are using a router try port forwarding.\n\nbut its probably slow cause there are no seeds, or too many people are downloading the file and there arent enough seeds for the demand
874843
Downloads are different than just browsing the internet.  Downloads are ALWAYS slower than the connection speed.  This due to different factors, including the server the website your downloading form is being hosted on, the number of current internet users on your cable network (if using cable internet), the quality of your internet provider, and others.
892221
well probably b/c dial-up is notoriously slow. or you might want to invest in getting an anti-virus program and maybe a fire wall. or you might want to de-frag your computer.
28537
There is definately something wrong with your computer if it is taking 12-15 minutes for a page to load.  Not knowing your setup (or even whether you are on a mac or PC -- though I'd guess PC)  I'd suggest you do the following.\n\n1.  Download a free a program scanner (like Adaware SE - http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/)\n\n2.  Run the program to find any hidden bugs -- it's fairly self explanatory once you've installed the program.\n\n3.  Download and run a Spyware detection program (like Spybot Search and Destroy - http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/)\n\nIf that doesn't clean up your problem, you're going to want to scan for viruses -- you can scan online for free at http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/ - or go to your local computer store and buy Norton Antivirus (McAfee is also a big name in antivirus software).  \n\n\nIf the three steps above don't help you, you're going to want to talk to a professional about things.  If you bought your computer at a Best Buy they generally have service there.  Otherwise call the place you bought it from and see what they recommend.\n\nGood luck.
1084017
Probebly from all the trafic their servers are trying to deal with... if you've ever downloaded something when 100 other people are downloading the same thing (in some sites) you may see a lag in time (it takes longer then usual to download the amount of Kilobytes then normal).\n\nIt also depends on your browser, my FireFox (with all the crazy security plug-in's and updates takes twice as long as IE to load pages with scripts/java/multimedia. \n\n;-)\n\nCheck your browser settings too.\n\n(But most likely I think it's how they programed their sites, and their lack of getting trafic to move faster through accessing data on their servers, but that's my personal opinoin).\n\nP.S. there is nothing wrong with your physical connection (not on your end, nothing is wrong on your end).
463610
Ya.  if it gets slow just reinstall windows.  It is sooo fast!
679528
it may be a badlink or your connection speed may be slow. Try to find any spam or virus is affecting yr download. You can even try download managers (star downloader is free) to download the software by filling the url address. If the problem persists it may be a bad link or try to download from the mirror download.This option will be available in the download page itself.
99564
are you using dial-up? if you are i wouldn't know anything about it. but if you are using dsl i find it helpful to turn of the modem, wait a while, turn it on, and reconnect to the internet. i've noticed that some downloads go a lot faster than others. try the modem trick and if that doesn't work contact your interent service provider. i had slow dsl and i called my isp and there was a problem (they had to have a repairman fix it). i hope that helps. :-)