Not everyone is lucky enough to have a stable and high-speed internet connection. Some of us still experience internet troubles on a daily basis when sometimes the internet stops working or the speed drops drastically. One wonders if it’s an app or network issue. Fortunately, you can use a network speed monitor to identify the problem.
These tools show your network’s current upload and download speeds in real time. Thanks to them, you can quickly tell when the speed drops. I’ve been using Internet Speed Meter on my Android phone for a while now and now I’m so used to working on my PC that not monitoring internet speed seems odd.
Although Windows comes with its own bandwidth monitoring tool, it does not provide tools to monitor internet speed. If you are wondering how to check internet speed on laptop taskbar, then you have come to the right place. Start.
Download Internet Speed Meter for Windows for real time monitoring
To display internet speed on the taskbar on Windows, you will have to download a dedicated application called NetSpeedMonitor.
The application is primarily designed to run on Windows Vista, XP and 7. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t work on Windows 8 or later. To do that, you must run the installer in Compatibility mode. Do not worry. We have covered the steps in detail. Follow up.
Step 1: Download NetSpeedMonitor using the link below.
Note: You will have two download options: x86 and x64. The first one is for 32-bit Windows systems and the second one is for 64-bit. Click on the desired option and save the file on your computer.
Step 2: Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the file.
If you are running a version of Windows below Windows 8, the installation will start normally. Anything above it will throw an error that the operating system is not supported. Do not worry. Time to tweak a few things.
Step 3: Right click on the setup file and go to Properties.
Step 3: Under Properties, click the Compatibility tab. Here, check the box next to ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for:’. The drop-down will show ‘Previous Windows version’.
Step 4: Click Apply, then OK to save the changes.
Step 5: Now, double-click the setup file to start the installation and follow the on-screen instructions during the installation process.
After installation, you will have to activate the program.
Step 6: Right click anywhere on your taskbar and hit the Toolbar option. Here select NetSpeedMonitor.
Immediately upon activation, you will see upload and download speeds in the taskbar.
Why is NetSpeedMonitor not working
In case the download speed is visible stuck at 0, here is how to fix it.
Step 1: Right-click on the network speed monitor on the taskbar and select Configure.
Step 2: In the NetSpeedMonitor window, change the Network interface to another interface and click OK.
The watch should work now. If it still doesn’t work, repeat the process with other interfaces to find the one that works.
Tips and tricks to monitor network speed on Windows
Here are some helpful tips and tricks to make the best use of the internet speed monitor on your Windows computer.
1. Change the speed unit
By default, the NetSpeedMonitor tool displays speeds in kilobits per second (Kbit/s), which may look a bit strange for normal usage. To make it readable, we recommend changing it to kilobytes/second (KB/s), Megabit/second (Mbit/s) or whatever other metric you want.
Fun fact: Internet and download speed are two different things.
To change the speed indicator, right-click NetSpeedMonitor on the taskbar and select Configure. Select a rate unit from the drop-down menu next to Bitrate.
2. View data usage
The NetSpeedMonitor tool not only displays the current internet speed, but you can also use it to monitor your data usage. For that, right click on the NetSpeedMonitor meter on the taskbar and hit Data Flow.
3. Change double click action
By default, double-clicking the NetSpeedMonitor tool on the taskbar is used to enable and disable monitoring. However, you can customize it and use it for an action of your choice. We have set it to open the data traffic window.
To change it, right click on the NetSpeedMonitor meter on the taskbar, go to Configuration and select the appropriate option for Double Click.
4. Font Customizer
If you like tinkering with fonts, the app lets you customize font styles and sizes. For that, right click on the NetSpeedMonitor meter on the taskbar > go to Configuration > Layout. Here, change the font.
Alternatively, you can also customize the display abbreviations for upload and download speeds in Layout.
5. Export the database
Since the tool records daily data usage, you can also export its database. This is useful if you want an overview of your data usage or speed patterns. To do so, right-click the NetSpeedMonitor meter on the taskbar > go to Configuration > Database > Export Wizard.
FAQ about Show Internet Speed on Taskbar in Windows
1. Does the network speed monitor show the correct speed?
Yes, the NetSpeedMonitor app shows your network speed in real time by connecting to the internet. Therefore, it is reliable and accurate.
2. Can I check my computer’s internet speed with CMD?
Windows gives you the ability to test your internet speed using the command prompt. Launch a cmd window and type “ping google.com”. You should be able to see the network speed listed.
need for speed
With the help of a network speed monitor on Windows, you can monitor your internet speed and even the amount of data used. While some of you may not like the idea of having a constant speedometer on the taskbar, there are many who will appreciate it.
In case you are looking for a complex demonstration, here is a video tutorial of the same solution from our Tutorial Technology YouTube Channel:
We wish Microsoft introduced a native tool to see internet speed like some Android phones today. Perhaps in future versions of Windows? We can only wait and see!
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