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AnselRhodes
Apr 07, 2026Iron Contributor
Windows 11 Will turning off "Allow downloads from other PCs" speed up my internet?
I saw a TikTok saying turning off “Allow downloads from other PCs” in Windows 11 makes my internet faster. It sounded like low-quality AI advice, so I’m asking here to find out if it actually works. ...
Izannki
Apr 10, 2026Brass Contributor
In most cases, turning off "Allow downloads from other PCs" does not directly make your overall internet connection faster. Instead, it reduces the bandwidth used for peer-to-peer sharing of updates and apps.