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How to Change the Number of Simultaneous Downloads in Chrome
By default, Windows limits the number of simultaneous connections to a single server to a set number. This Windows-imposed restriction affects every Web browser installed to your computer, including Google Chrome. If you regularly use Chrome to download large numbers of files, you may notice drastic slowdowns in download speed when you have several downloads queued up at once. To keep your business moving as quickly as possible, use the Registry Editor to modify the Windows download limit.
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Press "Windows-R" to open the Run tool. Type "regedit" into the box, click "OK" and then, if prompted, confirm the operation or type your administrator password to open the Registry Editor.
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Double-click the "HKEY_CURRENT_USER" directory in the left pane. Double-click the "Software" sub-directory, double-click "Microsoft," double-click "Windows," double-click "CurrentVersion" and then single-click "Internet Settings."
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Open the "Edit" menu, move your mouse cursor over "New" and then click "DWORD (bit) Value" to create a new registry entry. Name the entry "MaxConnectionsPerServer" (omit the quotes) and double-click it to view its properties.
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Select the "Decimal" option from the "Base" section of the "Edit DWORD (bit) Value" dialog that opens up. Type the number of simultaneous downloads you want into the "Value Data" box, such as "10" (again, omit the quotes) and click "OK."
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Repeat the previous two steps with only one change: This time name the new registry entry "MaxConnectionsPer1_0Server". Close the Registry Editor, close any open programs and restart your computer. The simultaneous download limit change will now go into effect.
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Tips
- Both the "MaxConnectionsPerServer" and "MaxConnectionsPer1_0Server" registry entries must have the same value -- 10, for example.
- This registry tweak also increases the number of simultaneous downloads allowed in other Web browsers, such as Firefox and Internet Explorer.
Warnings
- Information in this article applies to Windows 8 and 7. It may vary slightly or significantly in other Windows versions.
Writer Bio
Daniel Hatter began writing professionally in His writing focuses on topics in computers, Web design, software development and technology. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in media and game development and information technology at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
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