The key is a DWORD value and is located under Parameters. Remember you may have to create the key yourself.

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters] "GlobalMaxTcpWindowSize"=dword:00007fff

Warning: Updating the registry can be a risky if you don't know what you're doing! Be sure to back up your registry first. If you're afraid of updating the registry yourself, run this registration file: Win2000_XP_32KWindow.REG.

If you are unsure how to download and run Win2000_XP_32KWindow.REG, here is an overview of what you must do:

• To download with Netscape, click on the link with your right mouse button, then select Save Link As. You will be prompted with a dialog. Pick the directory where you want to download the file and click save.
• To download with Internet Explorer, click on the link with your right mouse button, then select Save Target As. Pick the directory where you want to download the file and click save.
• After you download the file, double click on it to run it from the Windows Explorer. If you do it right, it will say that your registry has been successfully updated. Then reboot.

When you're finished updating the registry, be sure to reboot.

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Last Modified: March 3, 2003