Extremely Slow Connection

[lyonsishere]

So I got a Microsoft Windows Xp 2002 from my grandparents because they wanted to upgrade. I wiped the hard drive and reinstalled the generic drivers.I noticed that the internet on this computer is really slow.On this computer the average download speed is 10-30 kb per second. I have another computer almost the same age ,but a lot more worn out and gets 200 kbs - 300 kbs in download speed.I have a LAN connection through cable from my computer to wireless router then to the wall. I did a diagnostic check


[00000001] Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection (FAILED)
ArpAlwaysSourceRoute = (empty)
ArpUseEtherSNAP = (empty)
Caption = [00000001] Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection
DatabasePath = %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\etc
DeadGWDetectEnabled = FALSE
DefaultIPGateway = 192.168.2.1(Same Subnet) (PASSED)
Pinging 192.168.2.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.2.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
Reply from 192.168.2.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
Reply from 192.168.2.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
Reply from 192.168.2.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
Ping statistics for 192.168.2.1:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss)
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms
DefaultTOS = (empty)
DefaultTTL = (empty)
Description = Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection - Packet Scheduler Miniport
DHCPEnabled = TRUE
DHCPLeaseExpires = 10:14:07 PM 1/18/2038
DHCPLeaseObtained = 3:45:13 PM 4/16/2009
DHCPServer = 192.168.2.1 (FAILED)
Pinging 192.168.2.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.2.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
Reply from 192.168.2.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Ping statistics for 192.168.2.1:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 2, Lost = 2 (50% loss)
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms
DNSDomain = Belkin
DNSDomainSuffixSearchOrder = (empty)
DNSEnabledForWINSResolution = FALSE
DNSHostName = gateway_system
DNSServerSearchOrder = 192.168.2.1 (PASSED)


I am clueless to how to fix this problem? please help
Ill paste more if that's not enough ,but the list is a little long.

[johnwill]

Try booting in Safe Mode with Networking and doing another speed test.

Is this running on a wired connection?

[lyonsishere]

The connection is wired. I have no problem with memory or ram. The internet just doesn't seem to be configured correctly somehow? Ill go ahead and try it.

[lyonsishere]

Under F8 the screen didn't originally give me the option to boot up in safe mode. I had to turn it off while it was booting up. I went into safe mode and logged in as administrator. It showed the usual safe mode and other text on the screen. Then the screen went black and the computer rebooted. I did this several times.

[johnwill]

You have a more serious issue than simply a networking issue.

[lyonsishere]

Would these problems be linked together? If so how would I fix this? purchase a new operating system and install it? Or is it related to hardware?

[lyonsishere]

I have gotten into safe mode with networking somehow... I am still getting 10-30 kb/sec under safe mode with networking.What can I do now?

[johnwill]

I think I'd start by downloading and installing the latest drivers for the network adapter.