Only the network in use
If wired and wireless are both on, it picks the one that actually reaches the internet. Virtual adapters are skipped.
Turn it on before you play, back to normal after
BoostPing changes five settings that make Windows batch data or delay acknowledgements, tuning them for games. It saves the original values first, and when you press Turn Off Boost, it puts them back exactly.
BoostPingBOOST//PING
STATUS
READY
Improve game speed and stability with simple settings.
Ethernet (Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller) · 192.168.0.10v2.0.0
TUNING
You can change these after turning off the boost.
You can click this window. Press Start Boost, or pick items with the button at the top right.
This demo runs inside the page. It does not change your computer settings or network. The network name on the bottom line is an example.
What it does
One button turns it on and off.
It remembers what it changed and restores the earlier state when you turn it off.
Pick your items
Each of the five items can be switched on or off, and only the chosen ones are changed. All five start on.
Restores original values
Turning it off puts things back exactly as they were. Settings you had changed yourself go back to your values too.
No reboot
It briefly disconnects and reconnects the adapter so changes apply right away.
Stops on failure
If it cannot check the original settings, it changes nothing. If applying fails midway, it reverts what it already changed.
Stays on after close or reboot
The settings stay in Windows, so they remain after you close the window or reboot. Even if it closed while applying, it opens as on next time so you can turn it off.
Locked while on
Items cannot be changed while the boost is on, so the values to restore never get mixed up.
Remembers the adapter
Even if you switch between wired and wireless while it is on, turning off restores the adapter it was applied to.
The five things it changes
All are Windows network settings.
No other settings or files are touched.
Items you switch off in the settings are left alone.
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01
Network in use
Instant ACK
Sends acknowledgements right away instead of batching them
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02
Network in use
No ACK Delay
Sets the delayed-ACK timer to 0
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03
All of Windows
Disable Nagle's Algorithm
Sends small packets immediately without bundling
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04
All of Windows
Remove Network Throttling
Lifts the transfer limit applied during media playback
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05
All of Windows
Prioritize Games
Stops reserving CPU time for background tasks
It does not change the distance to the server or your line speed. It only lifts settings that make Windows hold back or bundle data, so the difference may be small or none, depending on the game and connection.
Turning it on and off
Start Boost and Turn Off Boost follow the same steps in reverse.
While it reconnects, the window shows BOOST.
Start Boost
- Find the network Finds the network that is connected to the internet right now.
- Remember the originals Remembers the current settings of the chosen items. If it cannot check them, it stops without changing anything.
- Apply the settings If any item fails to apply, it restores the remembered settings and tells you.
- Reconnect Disconnects and reconnects the adapter, then waits up to 5 minutes for the internet to come back.
Turn Off Boost
- Back to the originals Restores exactly what it remembered. Items you did not choose are not touched.
- The network it applied to Even if the network changed in the meantime, it restores the one it was applied to.
- Reconnect Disconnects and reconnects the adapter, just like when turning on.
- Stays on if it fails If it cannot restore, it stays on so you can try turning it off again.
Program screens
One window holds the status and the run button.
The button at the top right opens the screen for picking items.
Common situations
Before you start a game
Press Start Boost before launching the game. Because it disconnects and reconnects the adapter, a game or call that is already connected may drop briefly. When the window shows ON, you are ready.
When you want to leave it on
Once it is on, you can close the window. The settings stay in Windows even after a reboot, and when you run it again it shows ON. To restore the originals, press Turn Off Boost.
When you see “There are no active networks.”
It could not find a network card or wireless adapter connected to the internet. Check that you are online. Virtual network adapters are never picked.
When an error says applying or reverting the settings failed
BoostPing changes Windows settings, so administrator rights are required. When Windows asks for permission at launch, click Yes. If it could not check the original settings, nothing was changed.
When it says some values are still applied
Applying failed and the revert could not finish either. The window stays on, so press Turn Off Boost to revert again.
When the BOOST screen lasts a long time
It is waiting for the internet to come back after reconnecting the adapter. Wireless can take longer to reconnect. After 5 minutes it stops waiting and finishes.
When you switched between wired and wireless while it was on
Turn Off Boost restores the adapter it was first applied to. To apply it to the new adapter, turn it off once and start it again.
Before you uninstall
The uninstaller does not restore the changed settings. Before uninstalling, press Turn Off Boost so it is back to READY.
When you play with music or a stream running
Windows limits network transfers while media is playing. With Remove Network Throttling on, that limit no longer applies even with music or video playing.
When you cannot find the BoostPing window
Only one copy of BoostPing runs at a time. If you start it again while it is running, the existing window comes to the front, and is restored if it was minimized.
Download
Installer Recommended
- BoostPing opens as soon as setup finishes.
- Adds a Start menu entry.
- Only checks for a new version when it starts.
Portable (ZIP)
- Unzip and run
BoostPing.exe. - Windows asks for administrator rights each time it runs.
- Your chosen items stay the same next time.
- Windows 64-bit
- Rights Administrator rights are required.
- Internet Used to confirm the reconnection and to announce new versions.
- License Freeware — free at work, at home, in public offices and at school
Recent changes
Version 2.0.0
- Improved the screen design to show the current status and selected items at a glance
- Improved ease of use with descriptions for each setting and clearer start/stop buttons
- Reduced screen freezes when applying/reverting settings and reconnecting the network
- Improved status recovery so applied settings can be correctly identified and reverted after closing the program during a settings change
- Improved reading direction and text display on Arabic screens
- Changed system requirements to support only 64-bit Windows
- Improved update installation to prevent leftover files and duplicate startup entries from the previous version
Version 1.7.2
- Fixed an issue where some users could lose their previous settings after stopping optimization
- Improved restoration to keep unselected settings unchanged
- Improved reliability so remaining changes can be reverted after an unsuccessful setup
- Improved compatibility for safely stopping optimization started in previous versions
Version 1.7.1
- Improved stability by automatically restoring changes when setup fails
- Enhanced network switching support for wired and wireless connections
- Improved the service to keep running when an issue is detected during stop
- Fixed setup and reset issues reported in some environments
BoostPing does not update itself. When a new version is out, it tells you at startup, and clicking Yes opens the download page.
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free?
Yes. It is freeware, so you can use it for free anywhere — at work, at home, in public offices or at school — and share it freely.
Will my ping (ms) go down?
We cannot promise that. The distance to the server and your line stay the same; it only lifts settings that make Windows batch data or delay acknowledgements. The difference may be small or none, depending on the game and connection.
What does it change?
Five Windows network settings. They are listed under Changes. No other settings or files are changed.
Does turning it off really restore everything?
Yes. It restores the original state it remembered when turning on. Settings you had changed yourself go back to your values, not to the Windows defaults.
Do I need to reboot?
No. Each time you turn it on or off, it disconnects and reconnects the adapter so the change applies right away.
Why does it need administrator rights?
It changes Windows network settings that apply to the whole computer. That is why Windows asks for permission each time it runs.
What does it send over the internet?
At startup it checks for a new version, sending the program version, the language and an identifier for this PC (for statistics). After reconnecting, it makes one connection to see whether the internet is back. It does not send the changed settings or network information.
How is the display language chosen?
It follows the Windows language settings. If the program does not have that language, it appears in English.
How do I update it?
It does not update itself. When a new version is out, it tells you at startup, and clicking Yes opens the download page. A boost left on can still be turned off in the new version.