How to force Windows 8 to use 100% of your Network bandwidth.

For those that don't know, there is a setting called "Limit reservable bandwidth" which can be edited in your Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 8. This feature limits the system to 80% of the bandwidth of a connection. Normally, this setting is set to "Not Configured" but sometimes configuring this setting will improve your download speed. Try it out and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

• 1. Hit the Win Key + Q and search for gpedit.msc
• Open gpedit.msc.
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• The Local Group Policy Editor will launch. Under Computer Configuration, select Administrative Templates. From there, select Network, and then select QoS Packet Scheduler.

• 2. Navigate here:

  Computer Configuration -> Administrative -> Network -> Qos Packet Scheduler

  3. Double click on Limit reservable bandwidth and enter 0%.

• 4. Click Apply followed by OK then reboot to enjoy your high-speed network.