RSS| Young Strider | Dec 2, 2009 | 5.01 Build 1589 Beta |  1 out of 5 |
1 beta a day keeps the payers at bay. |
| gawd21 | Nov 11, 2009 | 5.01 Build 1583 Beta |  5 out of 5 |
I still love this little app! I like the new icon and skins. The problem I had a few versions ago are gone. Thanks for the great upkeep/work. |
| Diam0nd | Oct 27, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1558 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
New skin (actually the new slots feature) is a nice idea, but the actual skin is not too great, imho. On the gray background the lines are barely seen AND the grey itself doesn't look "slick" (as the former default Liquid Crystal skin). But well, overall I am as usually happy to see that the program is being SO actively developed! cFosSpeed 4.53 build 1558 x "Reset budget" in budget dialog didn't work. Fixed. - More changes to the "Traffic Analysis" skin. cFosSpeed 4.53 build 1557 - Reworked Slot / Traffic Analysis dialogs. Slight changes to the new "Traffic Analysis" skin. http://www.cfos.de/beta/ |
| ghammer | Oct 22, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1555 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
@Gawd21: There was a problem with windows awhile back. Search their forums for 'Game Mode' A fine tool that I have run since it was first released. Now, if you have a router with QoS, supposedly you don't need this. I'd rather have this running on all machines personally. |
| Diam0nd | Oct 22, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1555 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
gawd21: Are you sure this is not a system-specific problem (=something on your side)? I'm running a laptop with Win7 Pro x64 and a desktop with Win7 Ult x64, on both window stays up just fine. cFosSpeed 4.53 build 1555 ! New skin: cFosSpeed now comes with a traffic meter skin. It allows fine grained real-time traffic analysis. The skin comes in two sizes: small to get a quick overview and large for detailed analysis. Each skin draws up to 10 graphs. To enable/disable a graph line click on the 'legend' button on the left border to open the left pane. Then click on the text for each colour to enable/disable the respective graph. Each graph displays the value of a certain traffic "slot", where the volume of traffic of certain programs and protocols is counted. You can setup which traffic goes to which slot (and is thereby drawn by which graph) in the slot setup dialog. In this Beta version the slot dialog is sometimes hard to use, but we are improving the slot setup dialog in upcoming versions. + New slot commands: you can set up the slots from the spd command line as well. To do so, you can use the following commands. All commands begin with "spd slot ": get/set name get/set/add protocols get/set/add programs get/set mode get/set the traffic counting mode. available modes are: tx, rx, max, total_tx, total_rx, total_max 'max' modes display rx or tx, whichever is faster in percent 'total' modes display all traffic, ignoring protocol/program settings unused protocols display protocols that have not been assigned to a slot unused programs display program names that have not been assigned to a slot save save all slot settings to user.ini reload load all slot settings from user.ini + Added new skin functionality: you can now draw lines and set text with arbitrary fonts in your system. x Pinger icmp_km was broken in build 1553. Fixed. http://www.cfos.de/beta/ --- all betas are here |
| gawd21 | Oct 22, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1555 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I still love this, but in the 64 bit for W7, the window won't stay open no matter what you do. I have been using this for 4 years now. I depend on it to see my traffic. Could you guys fix this? Thanks. @Diam0nd This is a clean install of W7 Pro 64 bit. I installed it, added my key and password. I checked clickthough and always on top. Auto hide is unchecked. I do not believe that it is a system problem. I did not have any problems with this in the past. Reinstalled it, did not help. However, 4.53.1556 is working correctly. |
| Diam0nd | Oct 15, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1553 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Juhandra: So the reason for rating cFos 1 is martin? :| Okaaaay. Well, guys, I don't know about you, but cFos DOES work for me. It DOES give the bandwidth to applications that I consider a priority (eg: on a server side a give a priority to Radmin Server, on client side to Radmin Viewer), which DOES make them work faster. And it costs below average compared to other software. To ME cFos is a great bargain. And I like constant betas, since to me that means the product is not dead and is constantly being developed, bugs fixed, etc. |
| Juhandra | Oct 14, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1553 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
Martin is not a developer, it is a fuzz-spreader. |
| Diam0nd | Oct 13, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1552 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
GerritWittesaele: Funny how people claim things they totally have no clue about at a sight of a user exited about a product. I am NOT the author, I am NOT affiliated with the developers in ANY way. So go suck on something. The developer's nick is martin (at least I think he is a developer), if you care to have a look at the forums. What I AM is a registered user, but that's about it. And I simply like the program and the fact that it's being constantly developed. It's as simple as that. And by the way, your claim of 80% of speed is COMPLETELY bogus. You don't even have to be a genius (and YOU obviously isn't) to test it: try to download a file from a high-speed server, which will max out your bandwidth and it WILL give you 100% of the speed. cFos regulates (reduces traffic) ONLY when there is an application with higher priority that needs bw. CHANGELOG: FosSpeed 4.53 build 1552 x TCP Pinger is now switched off by default. This caused sporadic TCP disconnects for some users. This was introduced in build 1545. x Fixed a long-standing skin bug, which caused cfosspeed.exe to sometimes crash while switching skins. Thanks to Ingo Guenther. x Fixed skin line drawing/text output bug with GDI+. |
| GerritWittesaele | Oct 12, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1552 Beta |  2 out of 5 |
I think the only one reviewing here is the author. The program adds quite an amount of overhead btw, so instead of having your full bandwidth to download from rapidshare or others, your downloadspeed only gets to +- 80% |
| Diam0nd | Oct 7, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1549 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Looove it! cFosSpeed 4.53 build 1549 + Improved burst code to find the line speed after install. This will happen automatically only three times after connect now. Added detection of a second traffic shaper to burst. x Skin bugfixes. x Some smaller meta pinger fixes. |
| Diam0nd | Sep 29, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1545 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
The program itself as well as the concept are great. But it needs more polish, especially uninstall procedure (and recovery/rollback options in case of a failure) and menus (style, language, etc) cFosSpeed 4.53 build 1545 ! Rewrote ping engine. "Hybrid ping" is dead, long live "meta ping"! :) The new pinger engine can make test pings to measure connection latency with ICMP (like ping), but as well with UDP and TCP; furthermore, packets can be sent from both kernelmode and usermode. All pingers operate in parallel and cFosSpeed automatically selects the best one. The reliability of the measurements is checked all the time and cFosSpeed will switch to a different pinger if one starts to fail. Hopefully, this will further reduce the problems users have with misbehaving firewalls, routers and ISPs. Be sure to allow packets from spd.exe to pass through your firewall if you're asked. Commands of the new ping engine: pinger set the protocol and TTL for outgoing test pings pingstat print ping statistics (-clear clears stats after printing) pingclear clears ping statistics pingboot cycle thru all pingers to find best protocol and TTL sethops set the TTL for outgoing test pings + New language: Nederlands! That makes a total of 19 languages supported. Even more languages are downloadable from our web site, here: http://www.cfos.de/speed/documentation/lang.htm http://www.cfos.de/beta/ |
| Diam0nd | Sep 23, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1544 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
cFosSpeed 4.53 build 1544 x Fixed a bug in the "Traffic Shaping" dialog. When you have set traffic shaping to "on" it has actually (and erroneously) set it to "off". After installing the new version, you need to set it to the correct and desired value. http://www.cfos.de/beta/ |
| Diam0nd | Sep 22, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1543 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
cFosSpeed 4.53 build 1543 ! New and improved dialogs that should be easier to use and navigate. ! Moved 'hide_on_fullscreen' key from the window settings configuration to the global configuration, i.e. into the [param] section of the cfosspeed.ini file. Also, due to popular demand, you can now toggle this setting in the window settings menu of the context menu. + Added tracking of UDP pseudo-connections counts. x Game mode sometimes changed focus. Fixed. http://www.cfos.de/beta/ |
| Diam0nd | Sep 9, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1542 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
cFosSpeed 4.53 build 1542 + Improved bulk detection: non bulk streams (i.e. interactive) connections must now not exceed a certain speed. + Added spd con -lss and -ss option to display the largest ever used segment size and all segment size values. http://www.cfos.de/beta/ |
| Diam0nd | Sep 4, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1540 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
cFosSpeed 4.53 build 1540 - Removed NDIS status output that only filled up the trace file. - Added some decoding for Win7 in trace file. |
| Diam0nd | Aug 29, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1539 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
cFosSpeed 4.53 build 1539 x Added workaround to avoid spurious crashes in fslx.sys (Symantec Antivirus) when booting. |
| been | Aug 28, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1537 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
@Registered Another perspective is that this program is always being improved. If you don't like using beta versions with the risk of bugginess then don't install them - there's a stable release version on the cFos website. |
| Registered | Aug 26, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1537 Beta | 2 out of 5 |
this program does not encourage illegal downloading, bittorrent is used for many legal purposes, I'm surprised such a comment would be left by the moderators, under no circumstances do the developers of this software support criminal activity, not much to say really on the program itself, very unstable i find, always being fixed, always in beta stage, and always at a point which is not for mainstream release, be nice to once reach a point in time where this program isn't having something fixed. because from my perspective, there always bug fixing, always!!! reminds me of "Outpost Firewall" LOL |
| Diam0nd | Aug 25, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1537 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
cFosSpeed 4.53 build 1537 x If running as Admin a change of language would not update the .hta files. Fixed. + When started in compatibility mode, cFosSpeed will still know the real operating system version. |
| Diam0nd | Aug 13, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1534 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
To many linux geeks to simple geeks what this program does may seem trivial: it introduces QoS managament. I agree that routers can do that, but the thing of it is that usually setting it up is pretty damn hard (on dd-wrt) and seems overwhelming (on tomato) on some firmwares. I think for the price this program is a huge find. I mean, it does NOT magically make your internet connnection faster, but what it really DOES do is it makes the way your traffic is managed more efficient. For example, let's say I got a download or upload going and I want to browse the web (which is usually barely works when either download or upload are maxed out): what cFosSpeed does is it gives a priority to http traffic thus making browsing smooth and fast. What's good about such QoS approach to traffic management is that it does NOT set a limit to your download or upload, rather it redirects traffic to a higher-priority protocol ONLY when its in use. Thus you get the best of both worlds. Priority can be assigned either to protocol or to any application, which is friggin great! Anyhow, this program TOTALLY worth the money, especially because for a license you get LIFETIME support/upgrades! Support is good and updates happen quote often. Plus, it supports Windows 7. Betas are here: http://www.cfos.de/beta/ |
| santa99 | Aug 1, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1534 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I use this program for about 3 years.It increases download speeds substantially Never had a malfunction, |
| Pfurri | Jul 31, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1534 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Every day a new full idiot stands up !!! This time it's "domket" ! |
| dapxin | Jul 29, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1532 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
This program encourages illegal downloading using bittorrent, etc --------------------- That is so retarded. I am usually a nice guy. |
| mnk2xl | Jul 22, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1530 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
"This program encourages illegal downloading using bittorrent, etc" Mmm.. yes yes, the same way production of nylon stockings facilitates bank roberries... Damn those textile producers! |
| Mumoto | Jul 8, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1527 Beta |  4 out of 5 |
Domket: How so? Peer-to-peer doesn't mean ILLEGAL, there are tons of LEGAL torrents like for Linux distributions or demos for games and even the WoW downloader works with a sort of torrent-client. So, what you're saying is not true. It let's you prioritize certain software for example: I want to download but I want to play World of Warcraft without too much lag, this is where CFOSSpeed comes into play, it gives WoW high priority and downloading programs low priority. You can setup your own rules regarding this, this is just an example of what you are able to do with this program. |
| domket | Jul 8, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1527 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
This program encourages illegal downloading using bittorrent, etc |
| Dezhavju | Jul 4, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1526 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
cFosSpeed 4.53 build 1526: x Fixed a bluescreen under Vista when hibernating. X86: http://www.cfos.de/beta/...peed-v453-build1526.exe X64: http://www.cfos.de/beta/...-x64-v453-build1526.exe |
| been | Jun 30, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1523 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I'd disagree with Autobot; I'm not a gamer but use Cfos specifically because it allows me to browse and/or receive streamed video at the same time as using my torrent client. Anyone having problems should reduce total torrent connections to a max of 80 - shouldn't have any impact on torrent performance but (with Cfosspeed) should permit normal browsing etc. |
| AutoBot | Jun 26, 2009 | 4.53 Build 1522 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
It works great for everything except it has trouble maintaining a good browsing experience while torrenting, but pings(latency) stays low in gaming. Worth the money. Five stars. |
| jorgosch | May 6, 2009 | 4.51 Build 1504 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I gave this a high rating before because it makes your computer much more responsive when you browse while downloading or when you need optimum latency for gaming, and now I'm giving it 5 stars again because the x64 version works flawlessly in Windows 7. |
| marco4141 | Apr 20, 2009 | 4.51 Build 1501 Beta |  3 out of 5 |
Good |
| stevvie | Apr 18, 2009 | 4.51 Build 1501 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
some guy you miss the point of this, it is not a TCP optimizer. It does lightly optimize the TCP. This manages the flow of traffic so that even if you are uploading at full speed or downloading at full speed you can still surf the web or play games without your ping times suffering too much. This has been a god send of a program for me well worth the purchase price. |
| [deXter] | Apr 7, 2009 | 4.51 Build 1498 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
ROFLMAO! Tweaking the registry? Time check! This is the year 2009! Tweaking the registry to increase the net speed? Sure, if you're on dialup and on Win9x you might notice a difference! (No offence to all the Win9x and Dialup users out there.) Fellas, toasale has no idea what he/she's talking about. Anyways, you don't need me to tell if toasale is right or wrong, the facts are all out there. I'm just here to review cFosSpeed, and to the best of my knowledge, I can assure you that there's no other program or technique on the Windows platform that does what cFosSpeed does in it's entirety. The closest a program comes to a *part* of cFosSpeed's functionality is NetLimiter, but saying cFosSpeed is something like NetLimiter is a gross understatement. I'll leave ya'll to the product page to find out all the features. Personally, I've faced no problems using cFosSpeed. Sure, there are bugs here-and-there, but I've used this on three computers for the past couple of years and never faced anything serious, 'cept maybe the odd ping loosing its way. Lemme tell you, cFosSpeed makes a *big* difference if you're a multi-tasking net-a-holic like me, or if you're an online gamer where low ping/lag is the of utmost importance. Online gamers would probably know that a high speed net doesn't automatically translate to a low latency. cFosSpeed helps you achieve that (among other things). It's NOT some friggin' internet-boosting-registry-tweaking-accelerating-junk which is found in so many suites these days, like System Mechanic. Kind Advise: If you have no use for/idea of a program, please don't "review" it. More than anything else, you're just making a fool of yourself. |
| toasale | Apr 4, 2009 | 4.51 Build 1497 Beta | 2 out of 5 |
Does NOT works as well as the user tweaking their own registry. |
| ghammer | Mar 31, 2009 | 4.51 Build 1494 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
New functionality in cFosSpeed 4.51 Build 1494 Beta. Allows you to use IPFilter files, like ipfilter.dat. This was broken on my machine, but likely due to Windows 7, no cFosSpeed. |
| shroom | Mar 25, 2009 | 4.51 Build 1492 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
What's new... http://www.cfos.de/beta/cfosspeed_whatsnew.txt |
| sickle | Mar 22, 2009 | 4.51 Build 1491 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
I've been using cFos speed 4.21 and its working ok and why go for the new 4.51 version b;cos u don't know what is new in the new version |
| sparskter | Mar 18, 2009 | 4.51 Build 1489 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I could not agree more. 5/5 ############################################################ dapxin Reviewing 4.51 Build 1486 Beta (Mar 12, 2009) I have used this software over the last 1 year, and being one who uses p2pTV, live Radio, and heavy downloading on my 2MB connection, I can categorically say the software does what it promises. If you are a mere websurfer - doing only emails and www, you probably dont need this application. But if you do multiple things on your broadband connection, you cannot go wrong with cfosspeed installed. Dont mind all the n00b giving one liner reviews - with no idea what they are talking about. Its a decent application and it even shines on dial ups. ########################################################### |
| dapxin | Mar 12, 2009 | 4.51 Build 1486 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I have used this software over the last 1 year, and being one who uses p2pTV, live Radio, and heavy downloading on my 2MB connection, I can categorically say the software does what it promises. If you are a mere websurfer - doing only emails and www, you probably dont need this application. But if you do multiple things on your broadband connection, you cannot go wrong with cfosspeed installed. Dont mind all the n00b giving one liner reviews - with no idea what they are talking about. Its a decent application and it even shines on dial ups. |
| jorgosch | Mar 11, 2009 | 4.51 Build 1486 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
It works when you buy it, but of course there's no crack for you lamerz. |
| GerritWittesaele | Jan 29, 2009 | 4.25 Build 1454 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
Has always been buggy crap, and will remain buggy crap. |
| war593122 | Dec 22, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1450 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Tried to fix problem with socket error sending pings that caused ping balloons. Thanks to yen linh for report. |
| toasale | Dec 18, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1450 Beta | 2 out of 5 |
This is a D O G and a H O G . 'Nuff said! |
| war593122 | Dec 12, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1449 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Improved detection of packets that NDIS sends erroneously to cFosSpeed. cFosSpeed works again for Win2000. Some internal rewrites. |
| war593122 | Nov 25, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1448 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Tried to fix a bug where cFosSpeed would not properly reset the 'bridged' setting when the router resets while cFosSpeed is running. |
| war593122 | Oct 30, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1447 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Fixed a bug which prevented setup to run on Windows 2000 with a message about a missing entry point in DNSAPI.DLL. |
| war593122 | Oct 27, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1446 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
cFosSpeed 4.25 build 1445 Sometimes HTTP, SSL and SSH non-BULK l7-protocols would stay on default priority even if the 7-protocol priority was set to high. |
| holy1661 | Oct 27, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1446 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
At this stage, this app is great. The install process used to take a long time, but now is slick and speedy. I wish i could get it to auto start on my 2nd monitor but who cares. |
| ALL | Oct 21, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1444 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I use cFosSpeed maybe at 2 years or more and always make my connection getting better, some years ago when my internet connection is not so good, cFosSpeed really make the difference, now that my internet is much better cFosSpeed keep being one of the first programs that i install in my PC, cuz it keep increase my upload/download to the foulest, down my ping, and give me control of the traffic that i download/upload in this moment. If the grafic of cFosSpeed is not in right/down corner of my LCD is like something is missing xD I use, and a couple of my friends already use too for my advise. |
| war593122 | Oct 2, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1444 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Added new skin: "LC History"; it's like our well-known Liquid Crystal skin, but with a history that scrolls to the left. |
| war593122 | Sep 18, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1443 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
cFosSpeed 4.25 build 1443 Tried to fix a crash under Vista that would close spd.exe. Please report if it works. Thanks to SyntaX. |
| gawd21 | Sep 17, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1442 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Still love this program... I know what I said, but I had to stick up for this program. That is the only reason I am here posting. |
| war593122 | Sep 17, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1442 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Got to love betas... cFosSpeed 4.25 build 1442 Fixed bluescreen that was introduced in build 1441. |
| war593122 | Sep 16, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1441 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
cFosSpeed 4.25 build 1441 + Speeded memory allocation. cFosSpeed 4.25 build 1440 + Added Layer-7 detection for large HTTP downloads (client & server). HTTP transfers which take more than 1 sec. at full speed are now classified as HTTP_C_BULK / HTTP_S_BULK and have low priority as default. You can change the priority in the Layer-7 Protocol prioritization dialog. Warning: This will only work, if the current HTTP connection is not reused by the browser. Otherwise the first classification will be used. The next version will remove this limitation. Fixed problems with Speed Startup. Thanks to Steve B for report. |
| war593122 | Sep 2, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1439 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Fixed x64 installer: now it pops up UAC dialog under Vista to make you full Admin. This bug was introduced in build 1433. |
| war593122 | Aug 27, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1438 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
x Fixed some Windows object security problems. - Removed obsolete NDIS handler. |
| war593122 | Aug 13, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1434 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Fixed a bug in cfosspeed.exe that was introduced in build 1433. |
| war593122 | Aug 8, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1433 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
- Upgraded compiler. - Removed speed.gadget from distribution. It can now be downloaded from our website. |
| stevvie | Aug 7, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1433 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
I wouldn't bother with BETA 1433, they have even taken it of of thier beta site themselfs. |
| elopez17 | Aug 6, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1433 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
This program is excellent. But it doesn't want to install it gave me error. I do not know if someone have the same problem. That is the reason I gave a 1 |
| war593122 | Jul 27, 2008 | 4.25 Build 1431 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
L7 protocols SSL_C, SSL_S and SSH sometimes switched between _BULK and regular versions periodically. This has been amended. |
| legion | Jun 26, 2008 | 4.22 Build 1406 | 5 out of 5 |
Very good app, shuld be part of OS. I can use p2p program and web browser without lags :) |
| war593122 | Jun 26, 2008 | 4.22 Build 1406 | 4 out of 5 |
[deXter] I be damn, this new version works some what. :) Well at least with downloading at max and still being able to listen to online radio/web browsing. Uploading at max still needs some work. |
| shroom | Jun 25, 2008 | 4.22 Build 1406 | 5 out of 5 |
- 4.22.1406 is final, not beta - what's in BETAnews don't you understand ? - no one forces you to buy that software, which is cheap and comes with a lifetime license - learn to make reviews, yours isn't one and should be deleted |
| Bad Prit | Jun 25, 2008 | 4.22 Build 1406 | 1 out of 5 |
The never-ending beta you must pay for... |
| [deXter] | Jun 6, 2008 | 4.21 Build 1405 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
@war593122: It may take some time for the benefits of cFosSpeed to kick in as it needs to calibrate itself. @Tricatel: How does the lack of a changelog in a betanews listing warrant the rating of program? Too bad for you, you've lost your credibility as a reviewer. -- My Review: This version works great on the three computers I own, and worked great on all my friend's computers whom I recommended to. If you've got a BSOD, then report it instead of whining at BetaNews. This is a beta version, afterall. |
| shroom | Jun 4, 2008 | 4.21 Build 1405 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
First installed a year ago. Never had a single BSOD with this tool and it does what it says perfectly. Edit : for the guy that can't make a search alone : changelog : http://www.cfos.de/beta/speed_whatsnew.txt last beta version : http://www.cfos.de/beta/ |
| Matador477 | Jun 4, 2008 | 4.21 Build 1405 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
Installed it 20 hours ago, and allready got my first BSOD. I never had a BSOD as long as I remember. crap! |
| war593122 | Jun 4, 2008 | 4.21 Build 1405 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
Read on their site that I should be able to upload and download at max speed at same time. Yeah right!! :( Like normal, I cant even ping when max uploading. Even with "Favour Ping Time" enabled.. |
| magOwl | Jun 3, 2008 | 4.21 Build 1405 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I've used cFos for years, both betas and stable builds, and have never ever had a problem with it. No BSOD's, corrupt downloads or slow speeds. Well at least none caused by cFos. And cFos is not a Netlimiter type application where you set a rule telling a program how much of your total bandwidth it can use. The traffic shaping doesn't work like that. It works by prioritizing packets sent by different applications and/or protocols, allowing high priority ones to "jump the queue". |
| [deXter] | May 28, 2008 | 4.21 Build 1404 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
That's not true. There were a few incompatibilities in the past and there may be cards that don't work well, but in general, it works great when it works. I've used it in over 5 completly different systems with different manufacurer's NICs and never had a problem. Overall net speed remained the same. |
| Jenny | May 3, 2008 | 4.21 Build 1403 Beta | 2 out of 5 |
It can make certain apps use more/less bandwidth, but the problem is that it has a serious negative impact on your average speed. A program that adds a buggy low-level driver is a big NONO. |
| shroom | May 3, 2008 | 4.21 Build 1403 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
People should read the name of the site : BETAnews. This is the place to go when you want to download alpha/beta softwares. People should also know that a(n) alpha/beta software may crash more than a non-alpha/beta release. Obvious no ? If you don't want an alpha/beta, there's a link which leads to the developer website where you can (obviously again) get the lastest version which is 2 months old (and not 2 years). I've never had a single crash nor a BSOD with this tool, you should clean your computer ;) |
| [deXter] | May 2, 2008 | 4.21 Build 1403 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I'm not sure what the gentlemen below are talking about, but I've been using cFosSpeed since the past few years and rarely have I had any trouble with it (in XP and 2003). I download files every single day (that includes ZIPs and RARs) without any corruption. Bouvier: Perhaps you need to use a download manager? And this software isn't *always* in beta. v4.20.1389 is one such final build, for example. You can still download it if you want to: http://www.cfos.de/download/download_e.htm I'm not saying this program is perfect; I've seen it cause a lot of trouble on my friends' PC. People facing such problems should report the bug, instead of just complaining here. |
| Bouvier | May 1, 2008 | 4.21 Build 1402 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
All those beta's end up the same. Same BSOD's, same programs downloaded with errors (Broken .RAR .ZIP etc files) Options are not respected. and last but not least, We haven't seen a stable version in like 2 years. |
| Registered | May 1, 2008 | 4.21 Build 1402 Beta | 2 out of 5 |
on paper this is a brilliant and well inovative peice of software, but it's always in beta, and there constantly fighting this war (BUGS), and the thing with this kind of technology, it adds a layer onto ones network interface, and bugs can cause so many problem, it does make you realize though, how hard it must of been to create the OS network interface that comes with operating systems, because this company still is fighting bugs in this software nad has been for a long time now, 5 stars for there attempt, but 3 stars overall, as i just don't think there ever gonna get there, there is so many problems that comes with adding a new network layer interface on top of what's already running, not to mention 3rd party software problems, like Firewalls, that also need to add some kind of monitoring layer to the network interfaces, |
| asaenz | Mar 30, 2008 | 4.21 Build 1401 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
It would be nice if it would update itself to the latest stable version or betas if user indicates so in options settings. |
| gawd21 | Mar 23, 2008 | 4.21 Build 1401 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
For years now I have been using cFos Speed; I have loved every version! The program works great! |
| JeremyP | Feb 23, 2008 | 4.21 Build 1401 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Superb software. If you are running a home network, and one or more of you are avid P2Pers, this will stop your bottlenecks like that. Worth every penny. |
| kommando | Jan 28, 2008 | 4.07 Build 1387 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Great program! |
| retobado | Jan 26, 2008 | 4.07 Build 1387 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
the best !! |
| kiliya | Jan 25, 2008 | 4.07 Build 1387 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Get a grip. I can except that your hardware is different, etc. but this is excellent software period. There isn't any other software that attempts to go where cfos does. Quit whining and find out why your computer doesn't work with this software. I'll bet the odds are 90 to one that you're not paying attention. If I can install and reinstall EVERY time there's a new beta version with 0 problems then the bugs overall are minor.This development team can fix it. |
| shroom | Jan 25, 2008 | 4.07 Build 1387 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Rating 5 'cause of the crappy reviewer under. |
| Brian49 | Jan 25, 2008 | 4.07 Build 1386 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Works fine here. Essential when downloading and uploading at the same time. |
| davygiven | Jan 24, 2008 | 4.07 Build 1386 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
"cFosSpeed 4.07 build 1386 + Added support for Vista Sidebar Gadgets. See speed.gadget in the cFosSpeed installation directory (double-click to install after first re-boot). This sample gadget demonstrates how to create your own sidebar gadgets. Feel free to contact us. We might be interested in publishing your gadget on our website." |
| shroom | Jan 24, 2008 | 4.07 Build 1386 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
If you're so un-happy with this software, why are you still using it ? Never had a single BSOD since I've been using XP, even with crappy softwares, even with crappy Sblaster drivers. You should clean your computer ;) |
| tannenwheel | Jan 17, 2008 | 4.07 Build 1385 Test | 4 out of 5 |
okay, i bought it a few months ago, and it mostly does a verry valuable job. but i am still mad at the whole GUI part of it, mostly the insanely shy errormessage about pings not comming through. it's a tiny systemtray ballontip that appears once, like per uptime session or so (?), then dissapears after a few seconds.... due to a copy/paste mistake/mix-up i blocked the wrong IP with my firewall (namely the ping IP of cfosspeed) and did not recognize it for weeks. duh! also, a traymenu that goes to a depth of four levels (skin selection) is a design faux pax. (due to lacking screen wide, the third level gets stacked on top of first level, and the fourth on top of the second. get dyslexia for free) and html/htt interfaces should be banned in general. |
| Pfurri | Jan 10, 2008 | 4.07 Build 1382 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Great tool without any equivalent competitor ! |
| ahjefri | Dec 29, 2007 | 4.07 Build 1380 Test | 2 out of 5 |
Nice prog. but this release hangs and does not install,,,, sorry,,, |
| AshG | Dec 21, 2007 | 4.07 Build 1380 Test | 5 out of 5 |
I have encountered no problems with this build. It is stable and works just as well as the others. As for the poster immediately below... If you are going to waste peoples' bandwidth with such a pointless post devoid of any information, don't waste our time. What bugs do you notice? What issues are you having a problem with? Be specific, or begone. |
| abuelobalo | Dec 16, 2007 | 4.07 Build 1379 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
If you want to use it in your 64-bit system, use this: http://www.cfos.de/beta/...-x64-v407-build1379.exe |
| Registered | Dec 15, 2007 | 4.07 Build 1379 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
the idea behind this program is great, and i'm sure in the future, these type of programs will be essential in corporate environments, but it has to be said, that with every release, its just constant bug fixes, i have still yet to see a release that has not had something critical fixed, it would be nice if this company launched a better beta system, as this type of program could seriously screw up ones networks, or even cause massive problems with windows, as this program literally sits in between the network cards and windows, very dangerous if something goes wrong, and the company has been releasing a lot of updates lately, i feel that the company should launch a 3 step release system, like other companies do when working on sensitive software like this, (something firewall developers should also do aswell!!!!) step 1, beta test, step 2, fix problems from step 1, step 3, release stable version to public, but the company doesn't do this, they keep touching and adding things, and breaking things, so a stable version never gets finished, (just like firewall developers hehehe) |
| domket | Dec 14, 2007 | 4.07 Build 1379 Beta | 2 out of 5 |
cFosSpeed isn't very useful if one doesn't use BitTorrent 24/7. |
| TehCaptain | Nov 30, 2007 | 4.07 Build 1378 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Point Zero, Sorry but you are just plain wrong. You obviously don't know what this product does. This is an active network traffic monitor that throttles {shapes) certain low priority traffic allowing higher priority traffic to get through. For example, I have a 20Mbps down / 2Mbps up internet connection, this translates to approximately 1.9MB/240KB. My bittorrent client runs 24/7, without cFosSpeed i would need to set the client to upload at around 180-200KB to allow me to download at full speed or try to browse the web (painfully slow). With cFosSpeed I can set my upload to unlimited and bittorrent will use all the bandwidth until something with a higher priority needs it. So now... instead of uploading at 180KB and browsing very slowly, I can upload at 240KB, download at 1.9 MB and still browse the web or play online games, without worrying about shutting my bittorrent client off. Changing the MTU and other things in the registry WILL NOT do what this program does, Period! This is one of the very few shareware programs I have ever paid for. worth every penny and more. |
| dkratter | Nov 27, 2007 | 4.07 Build 1374 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
cFosSpeed is a very handy QoS application. It lets you do things like set your BitTorrent client to full speed, and since it [using default cFosSpeed settings] gets the lowest priority, it'll use your full bandwidth unless you're using it for other things that are typically higher priority, like VoIP or web surfing. You can always see the changelog at http://www.cfos.de/beta/speed_whatsnew.txt |
| davygiven | Nov 27, 2007 | 4.07 Build 1374 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
"cFosSpeed 4.07 build 1374 x Fixed broken context menu entries (happened in build 1373)." Seems to be it for this beta. |
| arjesus | Nov 27, 2007 | 4.07 Build 1374 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
they do the impossible, possible! turning a fantastic app into an awesome one! >>>>>> still no changelog!!!! |
| serrebi101 | Nov 7, 2007 | 4.07 Build 1370 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I don't normally like shareware software, free software ftw! but this application was worth the purchase price. I use this prog on my wireless computers, helps to keep the connection very reliable. Prioratizing applications is amazing! |
| Brian49 | Nov 5, 2007 | 4.06 | 4 out of 5 |
This normally excellent program has run into a serious technical problem in recent releases. Whereas previously I could run downloads and uploads concurrently with good speeds all round, now uploads (via FTP) cause downloads (via browser or a player) to slow to a crawl. I've gone back to v.4.02 until such time as the developer can fix the problem. There seems to be no equivalent program one can switch to. |
| sooti | Nov 2, 2007 | 4.06 | 5 out of 5 |
simply works! i've been using this software for about 2 years now, and it has never failed me, when using p2p i used to lose download speed do to upload speed choking all the connection, cfosspeed is like a police officer directing traffic by priority, slowing down the upload a bit in order to max the download speed, great app for p2p and browsing while using p2p... worth every penny. |
| abober | Oct 31, 2007 | 4.06 | 5 out of 5 |
Great idea, great realisation! No comments...... |
| arjesus | Oct 20, 2007 | 4.05 Build 1351 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
cfos made a miracle for me in online games! long life, cfos! |
| davygiven | Oct 18, 2007 | 4.05 Build 1351 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
It's fine in Vista (tho you need to disable driver-signing in x64 Vista). And it's completely stable and it certainly makes a difference in Vista. I luuuuuuuuve it. |
| c4p0ne | Oct 18, 2007 | 4.05 Build 1351 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
The thing is, isn't it REDUNDANT to use this on Vista systems? What with all the so-called ngtcp newfangled TCP stack which supposedly does what cfosspeed does but is already built-in to Vista? Can this really improve/balance performance on VISTA systems? And how STABLE is it on those systems? |
| bjoer751 | Oct 17, 2007 | 4.05 Build 1351 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
s0121: No, you haven't used CfosSpeed _ON_ you router - you have used it _WITH_ your router. CfosSpeed is a Windows-driver with a control-application that can only be installed on a computer with MS-Windows. You can, however, install it on all computers in you home - which are in turn connected to a central router or switch - and all the computers will then be able to co-operatively use the bandwidth optimally. If you use a computer as a router (with ICS, Windows Server, or some third-party connection-sharing) you only install CfosSpeed on that computer. This is a wonderful application - while my server (used as a router) is filling my bandwidth with torrents (24Mbps/8Mbps) I can still browse the web at full speed - and those browsing my websites feel no slowdowns either. If someone is using my FTP-server or my Version Cue-server - they get max priority, and the torrents instantly gets lower speeds. |
| s0121 | Aug 22, 2007 | 4.03 Build 1332 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Been using cFos 4.02.1312 on my Linksys BEFW11S4 for some time.. works GREAT. Using on "Vista Ultimate" and if you join there tester group, they send a license for FREE... |
| hell0 | Aug 12, 2007 | 4.02 Build 1312 | 3 out of 5 |
On a Linksys router (depending on model), use a third-party firmware such as OpenWRT, DD-WRT, or (my favorite), Tomato. These have QoS built in. |
| c4p0ne | Jul 10, 2007 | 4.01 Build 1302 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
"Can I install this on a lynksys router" heh, you wish. :) |
| wognum | Jul 10, 2007 | 4.01 Build 1302 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
can i install this on a linksys router? |
| armpit | Jul 5, 2007 | 4.01 Build 1301 | 5 out of 5 |
Keeps getting better! Highly recomended. |
| jorgosch | Jul 5, 2007 | 4.01 Build 1301 | 5 out of 5 |
Whether I download and want to surf at full speed or want to share bandwidth between different computers on my network, this little gem makes all the difference in the world for me. |
| payskin | Jul 5, 2007 | 4.01 Build 1301 | 5 out of 5 |
4.0 crashed on me unexpectedly in the last couple of days, while 3.x versions never did that. I hope they fixed the problem. Excellent software, anyway. |
| dclong | Jun 27, 2007 | 4.01 Build 1300 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
LOVE it! For 9.00 Euro it delivers an enormous punch. It's the first thing I re-install after I do a system cleanup. |
| armpit | Jun 26, 2007 | 4.01 Build 1300 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Keeps gettin better. |
| [deXter] | Jun 22, 2007 | 4.01 Build 1300 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Glad to see that the betas are back again! New Features include: - rx-priorisation, which helps in better traffic management by assigning weights to various classes. - better evaluation of filter rules - and the cFosSpeed service is no longer interactive! (Why?!) |
| dzjepp | Jun 1, 2007 | 3.91 Build 1281 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
That really sounds like one of those late night tv commercials dexter |
| [deXter] | Jun 1, 2007 | 3.91 Build 1281 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
cFosSpeed is one of those programs that you initially don't know about, then get sceptical of its working or maybe think that you don't have any need for such a program. I mean, I never even heard of the term "Traffic Shaping" earlier. But after you install and use it, you'd be wondering how you survived all these years without it! These days I keep talking about how great Traffic Shaping is (even though I'm no expert on the subject :P) Like yesterday, I was using BitTorrent and VoIP on my low-bandwidth line and I suddenly remembered that before cFosSpeed how the VoIP clarity wasn't that great with lags, jitters and crackling. Now I just can't do a VoIP call without cFosSpeed installed! --- The main interesting features in the past few releases have been: - the cooperative mode, where cFosSpeed works collectively on multiple PCs that share a single line - the line speed limiter, where you can manually limit the upload or download speed to an exact value These two features further increase the utility of cFosSpeed, making it an even more unique program and perhaps an alternative to other bandwidth management programs. -- Btw, thanks for the comments marrix :) |
| marrix | May 25, 2007 | 3.91 Build 1279 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Couple of reasons for his rating, we here in the land of OZ have what we call Fraudband. I'm supposed to be on ADSL2+.I only live 100 metres from the local exchange. Download speeds are ok, indeed there was at one stage several months ago managed to get a DVD size file coming down @50+mbs. Yet, my upload speed is only about 12-18kbs, depending on the time of day. I should also qualify this, I'm spoilt in that my office has a line of sight laser connection @155mbs (should anyone from Australia doubt this check http://msi.net.au/connect.htm#adsl). Anyway, that [deXter] has gone to the effort, not only revwieng this app,yet also giving his usual highly informative assessment. For this reason alone, it warrants whatever consideration [deXter} deems pertinent. No, I am not related (don't even know him/her), simply notice that this person never wastes anyones' time with distractions. |
| [deXter] | May 16, 2007 | 3.91 Build 1278 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Revision history: ------------------------ cFosSpeed 3.91 build 1278 + Now you can display the class certain TCP data is classified in the "current connections" dialog. + Added a proper "spd cons -?" help screen. + Now you can set MAXimum rx-speed and tx-speed! This works only with the new cooperative and variable shaping, though. + New filter rules -tcp-seq and -tcp-cnt to match on bytes of sequence space transmitted or number of packets in this connection, respectively. |
| [deXter] | May 15, 2007 | 3.91 Build 1277 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Finally, BitTorrent support has been improved! I can actually feel the improvement when using uTorrent, and even eMule! Changelog for cFosSpeed 3.91 build 1277 ------------------------------------------------------------- + More changes in rx-shaping: cFosSpeed should now work much better with very many connections, like with BitTorrent. Please report if it works for you! + Added more debug output when cfosspeed.sys won't load. |
| [deXter] | May 7, 2007 | 3.91 Build 1276 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
tannenwheel : Try the liquid crystal skin - it rocks! It shows exactly what I need to know, and it goes very well with my vista-aero-glass theme! |
| tannenwheel | May 7, 2007 | 3.91 Build 1275 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
lately i can't reproduce the bad effect (of allocating UNUSED upload bandwith to be also unusable by low priority protocols) which i described i the last review. still using version 3.12 btw. allmost sure i will buy it someday. the GUI still sucks. |
| tannenwheel | Apr 22, 2007 | 3.91 Build 1274 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
it took me a while to figure out wether this works as advertised or makes things worse. it seems both is true, depending on situation. when trafic shaping is enabled it may block uploads of utorrent from 90 kbps to 50 kbps. the rest will just be unused since i am not doing anything (like surfing). when all i want is upload to get a good torrent ratio - that is bad. so i would just disable traffic shaping (right click on tray icon) and get full speed uploads. when i want to surf and download 5 files with IDM and run utorrent at the same time cfosspeed will allow me to surf fast. so it works as advertised. thats priceless. and it works MUCH better (in enhancing the responsiveness while browsning) than just setting an upload limit to utorrent. my understanding is probably still not right, or maybe the mystic calibration will improve the behaviour someday but the bottomline is, that cfosspeed is a must have, but not a set and forgett thing. and it is a pain to crack. might be the first software i will buy. i really dislike the whole interface. there is hardly a good thing to say about it. worst thing is that you get no reliable information about wether it is working. just a silly tray popup ONCE when it is not working. the whole thing is just not transparent enough to an intuitive user. so only 4 stars. |
| stevvie | Apr 12, 2007 | 3.91 Build 1272 | 5 out of 5 |
3.91 Build 1272 is also the first build with multiple PC support :) and seems pretty good at the moment. |
| bluhound | Apr 12, 2007 | 3.91 Build 1272 | 5 out of 5 |
Excellent program! From what I think, it is based on a heavily tweaked QoS. Still, it works well. |
| periklo | Mar 31, 2007 | 3.23 Build 1271 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
It is really amazing that WindowsXP does this job so lousy. cFosSpeed is incredible little program, a must have. |
| mentallo666 | Mar 30, 2007 | 3.23 Build 1271 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
First of all this app is only $11. If by rich you mean "Do I have $11?" then I guess I am a multi millionaire. Second, what the hell are you talking about? What feature in Xp does exactly what cFos does? Please educate us all. |
| shdwstar | Mar 30, 2007 | 3.23 Build 1271 Beta | 2 out of 5 |
this program makes me want to vomit... how can u charge someone for a program that already exists on the windows xp and above platform. if your that rich that you can buy random junk then this program is for you! however, if your the average joe then you might want to consider not buying this and use what you already have :) it does the exact same thing. the only thing this program does is make u believe it works with fancy windows and skins woo.. i'm gonna try it out later tonight to see if its compatable with my paper shreader. |
| mentallo666 | Mar 13, 2007 | 3.21 Build 1253 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Very good app. Makes it possible for you to use torrents, Voip and all other connections you might have at same time and prioritize them. So yoou always browse the web at a good speed without slow downs. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ! |
| armpit | Mar 13, 2007 | 3.21 Build 1253 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Great utility for people like me who use µTorrent heavily. Zero slowdowns to browser, mail, instant messaging, ftp and everything else while uploading at full speed. |
| bbmuc | Mar 11, 2007 | 3.21 Build 1252 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
a perfect little tool !!! |
| yablows | Feb 22, 2007 | 3.13 Build 1228 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Works perfectly here (Win XP Pro SP2) slow downs of "critical" stuff like mail, browsing are a minimum with background tasks such as torrents downloading. Well worth it - recommended |
| vashts121 | Dec 21, 2006 | 3.13 Build 1206 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
This is a good program for the casual internet surfer and 24/7 gamer. I am both, and I download a lot. cFosSpeed cuts my ping by 20ms in games, which is enough to squeeze in a headshot. All you have to do is go into the settings > Programs > add program and make it at the highest priority. This being said, if you add a web browser and set it to the highest, it goes extremely fast, as well as downloads. I only paid $11.50 which is affordable on any budget. |
| AshG | Dec 10, 2006 | 3.13 Build 1203 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
For some reason, whenever I start the computer I get a "This program cannot function (setup.exe)" notification with this build installed. When I click through, everything works as it should. |
| ravemanson | Dec 6, 2006 | 3.13 Build 1203 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
The one and only You need. "Everything Microsoft does, a 3rd party program can do much better." Ha! So true. WZC in Vista is even worse now than in XP. |
| kribby | Dec 5, 2006 | 3.13 Build 1202 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I'm pretty sure this will be useful even for Vista. Everything Microsoft does, a 3rd party program can do much better :P |
| c4p0ne | Dec 5, 2006 | 3.13 Build 1202 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
Will we need this on Vista with it's new "enhanced" Stack? |
| IanT3cs | Sep 20, 2006 | 3.11 Build 1179 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Hi folks. I used this on a cable connection with NTL and it was superb, good P2P speeds and good browsing speed. However, I have now moved to a very rural location and have to have D.S.L via a B.T land line. Hence, sloooooow "Broadband". cFos seems now to make little difference. And yes, I changed to the correct cFos and driver. Is it me, or does cFos simply not work so well on D.S.L. Try it before you buy it folks. If it works, it's every penny and it's CHEAP. Have fun trying it. |
| futra | Aug 26, 2006 | 3.11 Build 1175 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
it is just me, or does this version 3.11 is slower than version 3.00? i recently did a speed test using the new version 3.11, i got 110kbps max.. when i got 125kbps using the old version 3.00?? whatever it is, cFosSpeed has indeed boosted my internet speed to its max potential. thx cFosSpeed, u guys rawk!! |
| XxCoCxX | Aug 25, 2006 | 3.11 Build 1175 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
LOVE this software. Used to simply turn off my torrents when surfing, but cFos does the work I could never figure out to do myself allowing me to surf at normal speed and get my files faster. I haven't played any online games during this time so I can't say if it helps there, but the "traffic shaping" as they call it is amazing when it comes to surfing and downloading. |
| nefarious1 | Aug 23, 2006 | 3.11 Build 1175 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
Right; cFosSpeed is not about making any overall speed faster--they don't lie to you like the unethical purveyors of those crap "tweaker" pseudo-utilities do. What cFosSpeed does is prioritize TCP/IP traffic, which allows you to get the most out of whatever bandwidth you already have. For example, normally, if you have a BitTorrent client running with aggressive settings (to maximize upload and/or download performance), your web browsing speed will suffer to the extreme. (Let's not get into BitTorrent client chauvinism here; any client going full-tilt will kill HTTP traffic speeds.) With cFosSpeed, what you'll see is that your BitTorrent client will run at full speed, but then if you load a few web pages, they'll load almost as quickly as if the client wasn't running at all--and the client will temporarily slow down, so to speak, making way for the higher-priority HTTP traffic. Once the web page(s) have loaded, the BitTorrent client will once again reach full speed. This is what the cFosSpeed driver/service are doing for you, in the background, automatically. |
| sld | Aug 23, 2006 | 3.11 Build 1175 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
This software, surprise surprise, does not improve data flow rate. It simply provides QoS for your internet traffic, and it does that pretty well. |
| Dirk van Hoofen | Aug 23, 2006 | 3.11 Build 1175 Beta | 2 out of 5 |
We test it on 2 different pc's. But personally we not detect, that our DSL connection get faster (downloads and filetransfers need the same speed like before). The effective data flow-rate was not improved if we install 'cFosSpeed'. After this test we think now, the money is invested better in RAM or a faster harddrive ;-) |
| ravemanson | Aug 23, 2006 | 3.11 Build 1175 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
The only internet software You MUST have! |
| ghammer | Aug 8, 2006 | 3.10 Build 1153 | 5 out of 5 |
Works quite well 'out of the box' and gives excellent results with a little configuration. That is easily done via the nice configuration panel. The version I just downloaded is: cFosSpeed 3.11 build 1173 |
| Carlospr | Aug 4, 2006 | 3.01 Build 1152 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
I liked the interface and the main program purpose. It started OK. However, uTorrent just stopped working (no connection at all - red flag and I always get green one!). I uninstalled but I'd like to see an improved version with such bugs fixed to test it again. 4 for now. |
| dezzo | Aug 4, 2006 | 3.01 Build 1152 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
CfosSpeed was recently listed on BetaNews incorrectly as version 3.1, but it's been corrected to show the actual version, which is 3.01. |
| sooti | Aug 4, 2006 | 3.01 Build 1152 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Amazing! works like a charm, even at 95% of my upload speed i get full speed browsing, something i couldn't do on 50% before, gr8 must have app. |
| tumbirs | Aug 2, 2006 | 3.1 Build 1151 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
***** EXCELLENT! ***** I downloaded and uploaded at full speed and still got smooth low pings with my online games and can browse the internet without delays :D Cfosspeed is a program that benefits gamers and I most definately recommend it! |
| christoofar | Aug 1, 2006 | 3.1 Build 1151 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
This little "helper" app really seems to work! I would always notice a delay in trying to retrieve new emails while I had a bittorrent client running ,but after installing this, this problem has gone away. Not even quite sure what it does, but it does it well! Am still in trial mode, but I think for the price I will be registering it |
| ghammer | Aug 1, 2006 | 3.1 Build 1151 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
No matter your apps, no matter your usage, this will make a difference in your Internet experience. The things you want to work faster/smoother will do so. Right 'out of the box' it is great. With a bit of tweaking, excellent! |
| Axe56 | Jul 27, 2006 | 3.01 Build 1149 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
why did you review/rate with a question thats easily anserable. -if you actually use it you'd know. works great! 30-day trial... but liscensing is cheap ($11 usd for liftime key.) |
| midnighter_9999 | Jul 27, 2006 | 3.01 Build 1149 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Does it work with limewire/frostwire ?????? |
| Buggle | Jun 28, 2006 | 3.01 Build 1140 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
This actually works! The only downside is that it is not available for Win98 or NT4, which are the best possible OSss for our Pentium75 internetserver. Yes, in the professional version, but I'm not willing to buy the full fledged version if I only need a small part. |
| Kramy | Jun 27, 2006 | 3.01 Build 1140 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Y'know...cFosSpeed has been on sale for over 6 months now. Why not just lower the price on betanews? :P It's not like $29.00 is accurate anyway; it's €29.00. I wonder if they found out that they had more buyers if they lowered the price? Anyway...I now use this for voice chat. I editted one of the ini files to put Ventrilo on lowest priority. Now whenever hosting games, voices randomly blitz out from time to time, but the alternative is having people lag out of the game. Overall I'm finding cFosSpeed very useful as I expand which programs I use daily, and for customizing just how my bandwidth is used in realtime. |
| RootWebGod | Jun 26, 2006 | 3.01 Build 1139 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
This is interesting software; although, I have yet to see it at its best just yet as I've not played any games in a while. For anyone that has not checked the developer's web site, it is currently on special. (~$11 USD) (I make no money off of this nor do I work for the company nor even remotely related to them.) Source: http://www.cfos.de/order/speed_order_e.htm https://www.cfos.de/order/speedn_us.htm |
| agapecpus | Jun 23, 2006 | 3.01 Build 1138 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
This software truely does work. I tried everything I could to get my VOIP to work while uploading. The best I could do was cap my speeds at 15k so my VOIP would work. After reading some reviews I thought I would give it a try. Honestly unbelievable because now I can browser the internet, FTP, download and upload at 30k with almost no lag! Simply amazing. |
| Pfurri | Jun 22, 2006 | 3.01 Build 1138 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
6 STARS !!! for cFosSpeed, simply phenomenal ! |
| djtf | Jun 22, 2006 | 3.01 Build 1138 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Fastest DSL & Router driver on earth! Notrhing comes close to it! If You buy it, You get lifetime support! 50% off for students and retired! |
| Ain Soph Aur | Jun 3, 2006 | 3.01 Build 1134 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Only 3 words, OH MY GOD! Works great |
| stevvie | Jun 3, 2006 | 3.01 Build 1134 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
One word, AMAZING |
| Pfurri | May 24, 2006 | 3.01 Build 1132 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Only 2 words : WORKS GREAT ! |
| eviljolly | May 19, 2006 | 3.01 Build 1130 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Great software if you don't have a hardware solution. Even if you do, I've never seen anything as customizable as this. |
| nRadeo | May 16, 2006 | 3.00 | 5 out of 5 |
At the moment i dont use it anymore in cause i use a Fritz.Box For Fon 7050 router. But, as i can remember. Its a fantastic pice of software! And, also my friends love that application. Its fast and easy to use. And results are good to see :) |
| TehJohnus | May 15, 2006 | 3.00 | 5 out of 5 |
cFosSpeed does much like what D-Link's GamerLounge Routers with GameFuel technology do with the traffic shaping and packet prioritization. It works wonders. |
| Brian49 | May 13, 2006 | 3.00 | 5 out of 5 |
Excellent program. |
| rafaelcage | May 12, 2006 | 3.00 | 5 out of 5 |
cFosSpeed ROCKS!!! |
| mietze | May 5, 2006 | 2.13 Build 1100 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Simply the best. Keep up the good work. |
| lumaan | Apr 28, 2006 | 2.13 Build 1099 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
This is the best program to use if you like to surf/play online while using torrent/p2p programs in background..... |
| stevvie | Apr 27, 2006 | 2.13 Build 1099 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
one of the BEST programs I've ever purchased. upload at full rate and still download fast and even use camera on MSN without and stutters. |
| hparra | Apr 27, 2006 | 2.13 Build 1099 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
This program is great. I'm happy to have bought it for just 9€. I can download, stream or use p2p while browsing, chatting or using ssh without lag. They have both a stable release and betas for the users who want to use them. Please inform yourself before giving a bad ratio just because of your ignorance. Maybe some people will find it unuseful but after a few days and playing with the configuration and rules it can play magic on your connection. Just give it a try and inform yourself and then leave your fair comment. We will be awaiting... ;) |
| lswinney | Apr 26, 2006 | 2.13 Build 1098 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
Pay for a beta? Forget it! |
| Brian49 | Apr 26, 2006 | 2.13 Build 1098 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Having spent a few days getting used to what this program can do, I find it a great help. Previously, when uploading a large file I could hardly use my downstream connection at the same time, but now they both fly. However, from some of the comments in this forum, evidently the idea of traffic shaping isn't readily understood by everyone. |
| magusg | Apr 26, 2006 | 2.13 Build 1098 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Still trying to decide how I feel about this, I don't game or voip, but I do surf and do BT and stuff. Seems to help. Also, looks like build 1099 is already out. |
| davygiven | Apr 26, 2006 | 2.13 Buld 1096 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
How on earth does more RAM affect the priority of internet packets??? As said by the people below you, if you know how to tweak this correctly, it becomes an essential piece of software. You're only showing up your ignorance with a 'review' like that. |
| rburly | Apr 21, 2006 | 2.13 Buld 1096 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
I would recommend this for someone who has trouble with software. It DOESN'T increase your speed, as some have claimed. My suggestion if you can't use the internet and other software: buy more RAM. With the cost of RAM nowadays, it's money much better spent. This software is questionable at best. It's like the latest diet, people will buy anything if it promises what they're looking for. |
| ghammer | Apr 19, 2006 | 2.13 Build 1094 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Been using this for quite awhile now and it certainly works. Its better if you spend 5 minutes configuring it, but is also effective out of the box. Does it increase speed? No, it gives apps that need better response, better response when they need it. Makes your Internet experience smoother, especially with VoIP and gaming. |
| Kramy | Apr 14, 2006 | 2.13 Build 1093 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Apparently people have less lag(and more consistent ping) in games I host with 2560/640kbit ADSL than another person with 2560/896 ADSL. That's about a 20kb/sec difference in the amount of data sent, so it's shocking I would lag less. I guess this does do something after all, even if it's only prioritizing who gets data when, and blocking* useless instant messenger stuff during games. *not by default. Overall I'd say it was worth the one-time $$$. |
| gawd21 | Apr 14, 2006 | 2.13 Build 1093 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I didn't get the chance to get 1091, but I got 1093 and it is the s***!!! |
| ppinheiro | Apr 13, 2006 | 2.13 Build 1091 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
This Software is The best thing, i can now, use VOIP ,emails and browser, while running emule and utorrent amazing. The price is Just Great 9€. Only until 31/04/2006 |
| davygiven | Apr 13, 2006 | 2.13 Build 1091 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
1093 is already up at http://www.cfos.de/beta/ And the new 64bit version is there also. |
| Zoroaster | Mar 6, 2006 | 2.13 Build 1086 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
Seems to be a corupted link for cFosSpeed 2.13 Build 1086 Beta: downloaded cfosspeed-v213-build1086.exe resulted in a 0 byte file. Moreover, http://www.cfos.de/beta/ does not answer... For the software itself: I'm sceptical, and it's not the answers (or their lack) in cFos dedicated forums which will enable me to change... |
| munga42 | Jan 24, 2006 | 2.13 Build 1085 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
-as bill said, leaves trash in reg -no overal config -i dont like it |
| Kramy | Dec 22, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1085 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Well, after snooping around on their homepage I discovered two things: 1) cFosSpeed should mostly finish learning and be relatively optimized for your computer after around a month. 2) The Betas: http://www.cfos.de/beta/ I admit that I am curious how it works, so purchased a copy with their Christmas deal and will be testing it over the next 2-3 months. I look forward to testing how it affects ping times in games I play. |
| BIL | Dec 21, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1082 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
As noted previously, I actually lost browsing speed. When I uninstalled it I got most of my speed back. I would like to mention that it does not remove entries from the registry when uninstalled. I had to remove these manually. |
| dzjepp | Dec 14, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1077 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Plase don't link to the cfosspeed homepage for the file. Even their beta page does not have this file. So bn, can you host it here instead? :> |
| phaedrusone | Dec 13, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1077 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
i use it with dc++ and it rocks! specially when logged in to 200 hubs and have many files in queue.. i can use website and watch streaming tv without a freaking problem.. love this app! |
| spear^se | Dec 13, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1077 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
i love this program before i had problems with my internet disconnected when downloading @ uploading on p2p programs like bittorent and dc++ with cFosSpeed most of those problems is gone so i think this is one of few so called internet optimizers that do work ;) |
| davygiven | Dec 13, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1077 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Worked for me. |
| bjoer751 | Dec 11, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1075 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
To the ones complaining it doesnät speed up your connection - you have missed the whole point of cFosSpeed. It's a traffic shaper, which optimizes the speed when using several different programs accessing Internet at once. For example - I have Azureus, eMule+, a FTP server and host a couple of websites on my server. Even when my connections is fully used by these programs, if I start to browse the Web from my other computer - cFosSpeed prioritizes my browsing more than the other programs, and I can surf just as fast as I would if none of the other programs occupied my connection. |
| jbl | Dec 11, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1075 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
tested it with a sizable graphic on the astronomy pic of the day website. Without it: 8.2 seconds With it: 9.1 seconds Unless there is something I missed, it makes XP slower on the internet. |
| Kramy | Dec 10, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1075 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
bjoer751: My $19.99 modem has that feature builtin, it seems. Love those Canadian ISP's. I can set one comp to torrent with all of my 2560/640kbit connection, and my modem will ignore its requests and grant another computer(out of three) up to 33% as requested. Despite that, the torrenting computer still averages 55kb/sec up, and 220kb/sec down, but I can host games of say....Warcraft III custom maps, with 10 players, lag free. Browsing is instant. So....yeah. Now I know that I need this even less, and at least I know why it's not terribly effective(if my modem is ignoring what hogging computers request...). Original Review: I can see why many people would like this, but for me it didn't actually do much except slow it down a bit. My ISP is Telus(Canada). I notice other people mentioning Canadian ISP's also said it was slower, so maybe there's a lot of s***ty drivers or ISP's in America? |
| rafaelcage | Dec 10, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1075 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
This is a fantastic software, makes your internet faster and enable traffic shaping for better rensponse by ping (upload and download)!! |
| BIL | Dec 1, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1067 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
I tried it for about a week and it actually slowed my browsing down. Pages loaded slower and hung up a lot. After I took it out and cleaned the registry up I got my speed back. It may work well for others but did not help me. |
| gawd21 | Nov 29, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1065 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I love this program. I just bought it for my wife's computer and internet too. |
| davygiven | Nov 27, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1064 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
An ace piece of software. And now only 9 Euros from their website until Xmas. |
| DLGenesis | Nov 27, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1064 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
i must say. this is a great program for P2P clients. My connections have gone right up from the small 7kbs on torrents way upto 40kbs. its awesome. just great. its a must for people using BT =D |
| eviljolly | Nov 26, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1064 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
@RoSmecher: If you're using a USB modem it's most likely the Speedstream 4060 or the Speedtouch USB, both of which have some of the crappiest drivers ever made, so I really wouldn't blame the program for your issues. All that aside, this program does what is claims. It really helps my ping times when running torrents. Web pages load just about as well as if I wasn't using my connection at all. Maybe one day these QoS features will be built into Windows, but for now this is as good as it gets. |
| dezzo | Nov 26, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1064 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I've been using it for several months, and I've not had any problems with it. You don't even need to restart your computer when you install a newer version. It takes several days for the program to gather enough information about your connection to operate most efficiently, so give it time. It won't make things blazing fast, but it definitely does work and makes a noticable difference. Without this, surfing the Internet with BitTorrent running is a horrible experience, however when using Cfos it's much better, altough it can still be somewhat slow at times... just not nearly as bad as without it. I've never had a crash, error, or any other problem while using this. It sets a System Restore point on install, so if you do encounter any problems, you should be able to restore your system and be back on your way. Tech support for this program has also been very good the few times I had questions for them. |
| RoSmecher | Nov 17, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1060 Beta | 2 out of 5 |
my isp is Bell Sympatico, and i am using a usb modem (dsl). this program did not improve my internet connection, infact it made it slower. |
| Crispy777 | Nov 14, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1060 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
I have an 8mbit ADL connection and the program did not speed up my connection or responcetime significatly while running mutiple applications, so I uninstalled it. That is where the problems started. After uninstallation my system crawled on the internet. Seems like the uninstaller crippled my connections so I would have to buy the program to fix everything. Does someone have similiar problems? I can not recommend you even try this software. Any ideas how to fix my XP settings? |
| Seinfeld | Nov 8, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1060 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
I was pretty happy with this program the first day I used, but in the next days it messed up my connection speed and downloading files from misc servers resulted in corrupt/incomplete files.Sorry guys.. I just uninstalled and my connection works great now. |
| Zoroaster | Nov 7, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1060 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
Certainly a great product for gaming, P2P, anything requiring fast "send-receive", but otherwise, on a 4Mb cable connection as mine, it does not improve page rendering speed and it even lowers download speed. I've calibrated at the best, tried different versions; nothing does it. This is a "dialogue" speed enhancer, only. |
| Big Bopper | Nov 7, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1060 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
Although I successfully installed the utility and ran it on my notebook, running WinXP (and while it was running it did appear to improve operations) while at home, when I connected to my office network, I got the blue screen of death. This is the first time I've encountered a startup error with XP. My only resolution was to boot in safe mode and uninstall the program. I had even tried disconnecting my T1 and connecting to a DSL line and rebooting with no success. I don't know if it's because of VPN software or if it's some other conflict. |
| FugaziPL | Oct 27, 2005 | 2.13 Build 1059 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Great program. Can't use my DSL without it since get it. |
| ModderXManiac | Oct 6, 2005 | 2.13 Beta Build 1055 | 4 out of 5 |
Awesome, works very well.. It almost halfed my ping on BF2 Online, helped incredibly well with bittorent usage. I just wish it was freeware/opernsource... |
| ginkgo_w | Sep 15, 2005 | 2.11 Build 1033 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
very nice soft I have used. The official have release the 2.12 final. It is so cool. Like it. |
| dzjepp | Sep 7, 2005 | 2.11 Build 1030 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Sigh... why did you switch the download to take you to the cfos page, I can't find any beta releases over there. |
| KaptK | Sep 6, 2005 | 2.11 Build 1029 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
Works well but keeps calling home now for some reason. 1 star due to this... |
| holbrooke | Aug 9, 2005 | 2.11 Build 1027 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
This is a superb program. When using P2P whilst browsing and listening to internet radio, the bandwidth is just where you want it. I have bought it!! |
| gawd21 | Aug 9, 2005 | 2.11 Build 1027 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
The 2.03 versions worked great, but I can't get any of the 2.11 versions to work. |
| Quark Fusion | Jul 27, 2005 | 2.0.3 Build 999 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Reduces ping in online games when using p2p systems and prevents download speed drop when uploading |
| Namero | Jul 27, 2005 | 2.0.3 Build 999 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
great software cut down my ping and stabelize my upload ! Great ! |
| kmleow | Jul 26, 2005 | 2.0.3 Build 998 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Without this software: BitTorrent users are advised to cap their upload bandwidth to somehwhere around 80% of their upstream capacity. The remaining few percent is required for sending acknowledgement responses (called ACK). If the upstream is not capped, the ACKs will take longer to reach the recipient, possibly fail to reach. This causes downloads to become slower. The above explains the need for capping at 80%. HOWEVER, ACKs do not normally use up that remaining 20% thus the idea of capping makes downloading/uploading somewhat inefficient; not fully utilising the bandwidth. With cFosSpeed: You do not cap the bandwidth, let cFosSpeed manage priority of traffic. This results in improved efficiency. |
| jon8rfc | Jul 26, 2005 | 2.0.3 Build 998 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
You must first customize it for exactly what you're wanting to accomplish, or else it might appear to do nothing. Works incredibly well, I recommend to ALL gamers! |
| Dolfhin | Jul 22, 2005 | 2.0.3 Build 997 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Extremly recomended if you have a fast PC and like to download some stuff from P2P while browsing the web/IM'ing/E-mail'ing! |
| davygiven | Jul 19, 2005 | 2.0.3 Build 995 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Does exactly what it says on the tin. Excellent piece of software. |
| Flemens | Jul 19, 2005 | 2.0.3 Build 995 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Ofcourse it does what it claims to do. You just have to know what you are doing. |
| ArabianNight | Jul 19, 2005 | 2.0.3 Build 995 Beta | 2 out of 5 |
Doesnt do anything. |
| gawd21 | Jul 19, 2005 | 2.0.3 Build 995 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
Did they take out the skins and why? |
| DJ-Lucky-Lh | Jul 9, 2005 | 2.0.3 Build 985 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Yes it works on Win2003 |
| Quark Fusion | Jul 4, 2005 | 2.0.3 Build 984 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
Has someone working it on Win2003 Server? Previos builds produces BSOD with error 0xCFCFCFCF for me :( |
| cyberia | Jun 22, 2005 | 2.0.3 Build 981 Beta | 2 out of 5 |
It killed my SAM Broadcaster! SAM couldn't see my local server or relay server. Might be fine for systems that don't serve, but they should say so! Keep cool, but care, Kimble |
| anomoly | Jun 12, 2005 | 2.0.3 Build 979 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
When I get a fiber optic connection I will probably uninstall as well, until then it's a keeper. fw? don't even go there with me |
| bugmenot | May 22, 2005 | 2.0.3 Build 974 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
It does what it claims and it does it well. plus the mini firewall thats included in the betas is a lil bonus. |
| Snopy | May 6, 2005 | 2.0.3 Build 972 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
High speed & high reliable. Never had any issues with it. |
| Flemens | Apr 28, 2005 | 2.0.3 Build 969 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
This program is great. I recommend it to all ADSL surfers if you find that browsing is slow while downloading with p2p or to get stedy connection while gaming. In two days I will have internet on fiber (LAN)and symetric connection so I wont need this program anymore, but I will miss it :) |
| MdNeT | Apr 28, 2005 | 2.0.3 Build 969 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
The Best Program For Speed The Intrnet! (Best For Emule Users). |
| headgeek | Apr 21, 2005 | 2.0.3 Build 968 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
Installed this and suddenly I couldn't access web pages. Uninstalled and everything worked great again. Pass this file up. |
| CyberDoc999 | Apr 21, 2005 | 2.0.3 Build 968 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
This new version has a new built in firewall that makes your internet connection slower! |
| cfos | Mar 17, 2005 | 2.03 Build 951 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
To yokozuna: I would very much like to discuss your font problem with you, so I would appreciate it if you would contact me: lars@cfos.de To Flemens and mxxcon: Of course cFosSpeed has a proper uninstall procedure. You find it in your Start menu in the cFosSpeed folder. Or you may select it via your Control Panel \ Software \ Uninstall. The optional System Restore Point is only meant as a safe guard, in case anything goes wrong during the installation, in which case you can use the Window System Restore to put your system back into the same state it was in before the installation. |
| ghammer | Mar 7, 2005 | 2.03 Build 951 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I saw the benefit of this just before version 2 came along. Before that I had little luck with it. Now, I have registered it because it makes a huge difference for my system. I download quite a bit from bittorrent sources and the occasional eMule session. With this driver installed and running, I do not have any problems with checking email, browsing the web, etc. Made a big difference here. It does not increase your speed, don't look for that. It applies priorities on the traffic and that is why email, browsing and such are better when this is active. They get bandwidth before lower priority apps get it. Simple, but cool. And works quite well. According to the last time I read the info on their website, the traffic shaping (priorities) only work on XP. |
| gawd21 | Mar 7, 2005 | 2.03 Build 951 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
I have tried every version thus far and none work yet. |
| yokozuna | Feb 25, 2005 | 2.02 | 2 out of 5 |
"Fixed a problem with font sizes for far-east languages" - I swear it is not fixed, however, at least I can guess what it is written. |
| b3lz3bub | Feb 18, 2005 | 1.09 Build 936 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Nice program, had it for these 30 days of trial period and i was fascinated about how good it was working ... Even P2P programs which fill your Upload doesnt impress it ... |
| poeha | Feb 18, 2005 | 1.09 Build 936 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
i agree with tbaster. The most important function is the abilety to prioritize programs, so i.e. browsing and online gaming will be sent and received first instead of being 'queued' behind any P2P or whatever other program. I use download managers alot and that always eats away my complete bandwidth when downloading.(3200/768 That used to make my winamp radio stop playing. I've set priorities and it works perfect now. Online gaming and down/uploading fast is now a possibilety without taking away the playability. I'm very pleased with this program, since it alows you to use the bandwith you've got. However, i think the price is way to high, so I'll give it a 4. |
| tbaster | Feb 15, 2005 | 1.09 Build 934 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
An added goodie is that you can set different priorities for p2p apps. Bittorrent is very aggresive by design, can shut down the upstream volume of other p2p apps that run concurrently. cFosSpeed always you to give a slice of the pie back to your other p2p apps. It give it a 4 out of 5 - the price is a little too high, even for a useful utility. |
| Flemens | Feb 13, 2005 | 1.09 Build 933 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Your overall connection doesn´t get any faster really. That is not the point with the program.You still have the speed that you get from your ISP, you can´t get faster than that. I have an 10/1 ADSL with IP-telepone. My rates are, when testing 8.26Mbit down and 860/kb up, that is fairly good and cant expect more not many get the full speed in ADSL. Read about what the program is supposed to do here: http://www.cfos.de/techinfo/shape_e.htm It is when you are downloading something this program kicks in, it doesn´t allow the downloading to interfere with browsing. For me it did this: Everytime I used a p2p-program it was very time consuming to browse the web because of the 100+ connections to and from my computer. When I installed this program the downloading with bittorrent or emule didnt interfere with my browsing at all. It was like I wasn´t downloading anything. Yet I got atleast as good downloadspeed with the p2p as before. I might be imagining this but my expierience is that the downloads are faster. I might just be lucky right now that I happen to connect to peers with a big upload line, I don´t know really but it goes faster. And I don´t have to cap my upload as much (now I cap my upload with only 5% of my uploadlimit, I had to cap 25% before cfosspeed to be able to browse the net somewhat normal) Maybe not everyone notice any difference for one reaon or anther, but it is like that with any program one uses - it works for some and some have huge problems because of different configurations. But thats the beauty with try before you buy :) I might add that my online gaming doesn´t suffer much from connection interupts anymore. But that might be a lucky coincidence too...? |
| LiNUS|X | Feb 12, 2005 | 1.09 Build 933 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
i cant find, that my connection is faster! :/ i use DSL 1000kb, but ... still nothing happens! |
| Flemens | Feb 1, 2005 | 1.09 Build 929 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
The program works as it is intended. I have a 8/1 ADSL connection. You browse the web fast when downloading something with bittorrent and 100 connections to it. Surfing the web isn´t affected at all while downloading, it´s as fast as if you weren´t downloading anything. I imagine the normal browsing is faster too, my experience is that the pages load faster even with no downloads going on. But that might just be my imagination? The uninstallation process is a bit muddled. Surely they could have proper uninstall process instead of having to use system restore? It would be nice to know why they have chosen to use that approach on uninstalling. |
| KaptK | Jan 12, 2005 | 1.09 Build 926 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
This progran is good and works well. Uploading now is constant 20k/s on my 1 meg ADSL while downloading is constant too where befeore both would go up and down like crazy when doing them together. I'm only giving it three though as I believe the price is too expensive for this. If you can afford it though then it's a 4+/5 app. |
| infinitejones | Dec 27, 2004 | 1.09 Build 923 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Works well for me. On a 2meg ADSL connection, it increased average sustained bandwidth (11 mins) from ~215 to 225kbps. Worth a go. |
| thewonderer | Dec 21, 2004 | 1.09 Build 923 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I've tried version 1.08 and 1.09 is just as good if not better. Before installing this program, connecting to webpages took ages when using p2p appz like emule... now i connect to them quicker thanx to this programs inteligent bandwidth priorty handling. This is my 1st review for a program here and this is the 1 i wanted to rave on about. Well worth getting if you're fed up with slow web browsing due p2p apps... |
| mxxcon | Dec 20, 2004 | 1.09 Build 923 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
my only gripe with this software is it's unisntall procedure. you have to create XP restore point before install, and then do system rollback go uninstall it....this is rather drastic measures. and i had a few bad experiences with 'system restore'. if they would implement true and proper uninstall, this soft easily gets rating of 5 |
| brotherS | Dec 20, 2004 | 1.09 Build 923 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
One previous version which I tested worked great, I just had problems using Skype. Still have to test the latest beta... |
