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[Ultiweap]

Hi,

I have XP SP3 installed but for all XP I found in the network activity Packets whereas Vista I found bytes. I would like to know what the Packets stand for, MB, KB, B or even another thing this is very important as I have an limited internet connection(transfer) of 5Gb per month and if I go though my speed is completely reduce.

Thanks in advance for any help...

 

[raybay]

It is usually handled the same way VISTA does... in bytes. They should be identifiable with a little work. Did you ever get your memory issue worked out. 1 MB for VISTA is definitely not enough for efficient packet handling. For WXP it is barely enough.

 

[Ultiweap]

Ok...

I don't understand it well but for me it does not seem to be in bytes...

 

[kimsland]

A typical packet contains perhaps 1,000 or 1,500 bytes (Ref: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/question525.htm)

Packet definition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packet_(information_technology)
Can be a bit difficult to explain, so here's a diagram of a simple (!) packet:

 

[Ultiweap]

Ok yeah...
Now i understand it well... Thanks a lot man...

 

[kimsland]

Yes it's all clear now
The pic helps explain that it's nearly unexplainable to the average user
Solved !