How to Speed Up Downloads when Using Internet Download Manager (IDM)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Check your IDM connection settings.

   If you’re using broadband connection, select a high-bandwidth connection type in the "Options > Connection" dialogue.
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   Step 2: Increase the "Default max.

   conn. number." Open “IDMan.exe,” go to the “Options” tab, click on the “Connection” tab, and change the "Default max. conn. number" from 8 to
   16.
   
   Click on "OK."
   
   , Just delete other downloaded items from IDM, and lessen the items on the IDM queue. , These other applications may download at the same time.
   
   It’s better to close them as they also use the Internet.
   
   Closing PC apps, for instance, allows IDM to use your RAM. , With a significantly decreased online traffic, downloading will be much faster at night.
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   Step 3: Turn off the “Speed Limiter.” Open “IDMan.exe

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   Step 4: ” go to the Download menu in the menu bar

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   Step 5: click on the "Speed Limiter" tab

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   Step 6: and select "Turn off."

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   Step 7: Free up space.

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   Step 8: Close other applications.

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   Step 9: Schedule downloads.

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