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<h1 class="whs5">Poor Performance 
 or Lag</h1>
<p class="whs6"><span><U><B><span 
 style="x-text-underline: normal; font-weight: bold; /*begin!kadov{{*/ text-decoration: underline; /*}}end!kadov*/ "><U><B><span><img src="../images/check.jpg" width="19px" height="25px" border="0" class="img_whs7"></span><span style="x-text-underline: off; /*begin!kadov{{*/ text-decoration: none; /*}}end!kadov*/ "> 
 &nbsp;</span><span>Internet 
 Speed, Fast Enough?</span></B></U></span></B></U></span></p>
<p class="whs8">If you are using a dial-up connection your 
 internet speed may not be fast enough for your game. &nbsp;This 
 is especially true if you are trying to host the game. &nbsp;Most 
 games these days require at least a 56 Kilobit per second connection, 
 and some even require fast broadband connections. &nbsp;If 
 you are using dial-up and have a 56 kilobit modem make sure that you are 
 connecting at a full 56Kb. &nbsp;Often 
 times the access number you dial may not support 56K and your speed may 
 be suffering as a result. &nbsp;Contact 
 your ISP (Internet Service Provider) if you need assistance in improving 
 your connection speed.</p>
<p class="whs8">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="whs6"><span><U><B><img src="../images/check.jpg" width="19px" height="25px" border="0" class="img_whs7"></B></U></span><span style="x-text-underline: off; /*begin!kadov{{*/ text-decoration: none; /*}}end!kadov*/ "> 
 &nbsp;</span><span>How 
 good is the server your connecting to?</span></p>
<p class="whs8">Often times the trouble is not on your end 
 but rather is a trouble with the person or server you are trying to connect 
 to. &nbsp;Many 
 games offer methods of checking the connectivity between you and the server 
 such as a connection bar or a <a class="glossterm" href="javascript:kadovTextPopup(this)" id="a1">ping</a><span class=glosstext style="display: 'none';" id=POPUP234744022 >   In computer gaming a ping, also known as a high or low ping, is a measurement 
 of how fast of connection to the game server the player has. For example 
 a player with a 50 ping is more then likely going to have a much easier 
 and better game then a player with a 250 ping.</span> 
 meter. &nbsp;Try 
 several servers or hosts to see if the trouble improves.</p>
<p class="whs8">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="whs6"><span><U><B><span 
 style="x-text-underline: normal; font-weight: bold; /*begin!kadov{{*/ text-decoration: underline; /*}}end!kadov*/ "><U><B><img src="../images/check.jpg" width="19px" height="25px" border="0" class="img_whs7"><span style="x-text-underline: off; /*begin!kadov{{*/ text-decoration: none; /*}}end!kadov*/ "> 
 &nbsp;</span>Background 
 Tasks</B></U></span></B></U></span></p>
<p class="whs9">Background Tasks are hidden 
 programs that run behind the scenes. &nbsp;These 
 running programs can interfere with your online experience as well. &nbsp;Make 
 sure that all other running programs and background tasks are closed down.</p>
<h6 class="whs10"><a href="../Standard_Items/STND_Close_Background_Tasks.htm"><img src="../images/go.jpg" x-maintain-ratio="TRUE" width="22px" height="20px" align="left" border="0" class="img_whs11">Close Background tasks</a></h6>
<p class="whs8">&nbsp;</p>
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 &nbsp;</span>System 
 Slowdown?</p>
<p class="whs8">Often times what can appear to be lag or 
 latency trouble is actually related to system performance. &nbsp;Many 
 games have graphical settings in their Options menus. &nbsp;Always 
 try reducing these settings to lower values to see if performance improves. 
 &nbsp;If you 
 believe your trouble is more closely related to system performance than 
 online &quot;lag&quot; <a href="../Playing_the_Game/PLYG_Poor_Performance.htm"
							style="x-text-underline: normal; /*begin!kadov{{*/ text-decoration: underline; /*}}end!kadov*/ ">Go 
 Here</a>.</p>
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