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Всем доброго времени суток! Совсем недавно “по заявкам зрителей” я написал небольшое руководство о мониторинге системы в играх… однако далеко не все играют, а вот компьютер без привычных нам сайтов и социальных сетей уже невозможно себе представить. Поэтому это будет небольшим приложением к прошлой заметке и сегодня рассмотрим как настроить виджет скорости интернета для Windows 10 в трее (панели задач).
Вы можете подумать, что начало немного странное – суть посыла в потребности многих пользователей видеть перед собой информацию о скорости вашего интернет соединения в любой момент времени (как это удобно реализовано в стандартных настройках Android).
Во времена Windows 7 данный вопрос не был актуальным и особой потребности выводить “коннект” на видное место не имел практического смысла… все изменилось с приходом десятки. Спокойно себе работаешь и не понимаешь – чего это музыка заикаться стала? Открываешь диспетчер задач и видишь, что система обновляется и сожрала весь интернет канал (Windows 10 постоянно что-то подгружает и подкачивает в фоне, поэтому удобно расположить перед глазами компактный виджет с информацией о вашей скорости интернета)
Содержание
- Net Speed Monitor. Виджет скорости интернета для Windows 10
- Руководство по установке Net Speed Monitor
- Как отобразить скорость интернета в панели задач Windows 10
- Полезные советы по настройке индикации скорости интернета
- TrafficMonitor для Windows 11
- От автора
Net Speed Monitor. Виджет скорости интернета для Windows 10
Начиная с Windows 8 в диспетчере задач можно посмотреть текущую нагрузку на сетевой адаптер – это удобно и часто достаточно, но нас интересует отображение скорости интернет соединения перед глазами.
Протестировал несколько вариантов и остановился на Net Speed Monitor – приложение на русском, оно бесплатное и отлично работает на Windows 10 крайней версии (1909 на момент написания заметки). Однако утилитка давно не обновлялась и в процессе установки на свежую десятку есть некоторые нюансы.
Руководство по установке Net Speed Monitor
Утилита разрабатывалась под Windows 7, Windows Vista и для старушки Windows XP… и сразу вижу вопрос – чего ты там эту древность рекомендуешь?! На самом деле это один из лучших способов вывести скорость на панели рядом с часами (к тому же бесплатный).
Я всегда рекомендую загружать актуальные версии программ с официальных сайтов, однако на сайте разработчиков ничего интересного нет, программа сто лет не обновлялась, поэтому позволю себе (для вашего удобства) разместить файлы дистрибутива у себя на сервере.
https://www.itshneg.com/downloads/netspeedmonitor_2_5_4_0_x86_setup.msi
https://www.itshneg.com/downloads/netspeedmonitor_2_5_4_0_x64_setup.msi
Качаете установочный пакет необходимой разрядности (если сомневаетесь – загружайте x86) и при запуске сталкиваетесь с ошибкой…
Чуть выше я уже писал что Windows 10 еще был только в планах, когда разрабатывалась данная утилита. Следовательно нам необходимо поставить режим совместимости.
Кликните правой кнопкой мыши по загруженному файлу и в появившемся меню выберите пункт “Свойства”. Перейдите на вкладку “Совместимость” и в категории “Режим совместимости” выберите “Предыдущая версия Windows” (в какой версии Windows 10 успели убрать расширенные варианты совместимости со старыми редакциями?) и не забываем нажать кнопочку “Применить”
После применения параметров совместимости проблем с установкой программы не будет (во время установки инсталлятор не предлагал установить никакой сторонний софт, поэтому можете не беспокоиться что вместе с Net Speed Monitor) установиться в нагрузку что-то еще!
Как отобразить скорость интернета в панели задач Windows 10
Почему я решил написать данную заметку? Как видите есть некоторые нюансы с установкой… и после ее решения вы не найдете программу в списке установленных приложений! (на мой взгляд – это просто издевательство над неопытным пользователем).
Кликните правой кнопкой по панели задач Windows и в появившемся списке выберите “Панели” и активируйте пункт “NetSpeedMonitor”
Вы попадете на экран приветствия (окно первичной настройки программы) где необходимо выбрать язык (само собой Русский) и вашу сетевую карту, для которой необходимо отображать скорость загрузки (обычно поставляется нужная) и жмем “Сохранить”.
Теперь на панели задач будут отображаться исходящая скорость (U:) и скорость закачки (D:) – как видите все просто и наглядно!
С развитием высокоскоростного интернета не совсем логично отображать в kbit/s – далее рассмотрим как поставить привычные всем мегабиты (или даже мегабайты).
Полезные советы по настройке индикации скорости интернета
Чтобы поменять вариант отображения виджета – кликаем по нему правой кнопкой мыши и выбираем пункт “Конфигурация”.
В строке “Размерность” ставим Mbit/s и радуемся привычному отображению (если хотите как в торрентах мегабайты а не мегабиты, то выбираем MB/s) и не забываем применить настройки.
Я не спроста просил оставить настройки программы по умолчанию. Помимо отображения скорости у вас будет вестись статистика, где вы всегда можете посмотреть сколько трафика вы потратили в определенный день – это очень удобно для пользователей мобильного интернета на компьютере (а у нас в России я знаю таких очень много).
TrafficMonitor для Windows 11
После обновления до Windows 11 не обратил внимание, что виджет теперь не работает, да и в целом логика работы с панелью задач немного изменилась. В комментариях мне указали о невозможности использовать предложенную мной утилиту (да я и сам не нашел способ заставить ее работать на 11 винде). Предлагаю решение – TrafficMonitor. На мой взгляд – даже более функционально и отличный вариант для тех, кому необходим такой виджет с информацией о загрузке вашего интернет канала!
Скачать можно на GitHub (я рекомендую обычную zip версию – она не требует установки). Распакуйте в удобное для вас место и запускайте приложение. В стандартном виде это парящий виджет, который можно таскать куда угодно (а при наведении на него отобразится дополнительная информация).
Что на нужно? – Отображение информации в панели задач, поэтому кликаем правой кнопкой мыши по значку с программой и выбираем “Show Main Window” (к сожалению не умеет в русский язык). Тут же можно перейти в настройки или выбрать для отображения в панели необходимый сетевой интерфейс. В целом, все и так уже работает – стандартные настройки наверняка покроют потребность 99% пользователей.
Осталось только перейти в “General Settings” в “Options…” для автозапуска. Вам просто необходимо поставить галочку “Auto run when Windows starts” для автоматической загрузки виджета при включении компьютера.
Теперь у вас рабочий способ вывести виджет скорости сети для новейшей Windows 11! (Кстати, как она вам?!)
От автора
Жаль, конечно, что идея из Windows Vista так и не прижилась – панель с гаджетами была очень удобной и интересной… и виджет скорости интернета был очень полезен вместе с отображением загрузки процессора или оперативной памяти.
P.S. К сожалению скорость интернета зависит не только от вашего провайдера и на нее влияет много факторов. Устраивает ли вас ваш провайдер?! В последнее время все чаще слышу негатив в их сторону все зависимости от компании.
Measure your Internet speed
The speed of our Internet connection is a very important piece of information that you can monitor with a tool of the likes of NetSpeedMonitor. It’s a simple program for Windows that measures both our upstream and downstream speeds at any moment, which allows us to know if our connection has stopped working appropriately. The information can be viewed from the system bar and it runs in the background so that you can continue working on your tasks.
When you browse the Internet, you can suffer down times and peak times, therefore, it’s always a good idea to monitor your speed at all times just in case anything strange were to happen.
Main features of NetSpeedMonitor
- Choose the measurement unit of your choice.
- Enable or disable the software at any moment.
- Generate traffic reports in HTML.
This tool has been around for a long time and is optimized to run on old Windows operating systems such as Vista or XP, however, you can still use it on more modern versions. If you right click on the installer, go to Properties and access the Compatibility tab, you can run it in compatibility mode with previous operating systems. You can then add it to your Windows boot menu for it to start automatically.
Is your internet connection dicey — subject to bandwidth hogging, freezes, slowdowns or unknown connecting applications? Then consider NetSpeedMonitor (for Windows): it is the program that can empower you to effectively take control of your vital internet connection once and for all. NetSpeedMonitor (for Windows) adds a toolbar to Windows that allows you to turn to monitor on and off, view all your internet-connected programs and watch their real-time data traffic. Its window allows you to see all the hosts your computer is connecting to, and how much data is being used—it even resolves hostnames so you do not have to! In addition, you can select any network hardware device—like your modem or wireless card—and see the data packets that the device is sending and receiving.
The software is free, but you can give a donation if you want. It is easy to install, and runs unobtrusively in your system tray, collecting data which you can view at any time. If you download large files from the internet and think that the download is taking forever, then summon NetSpeedMonitor (for Windows) and see your file’s current download rate—is it what your ISP has promised you, or much too slow. If it is slower then you are paying for, you can contact your ISP with the data in hand to enhance your argument and maybe even get faster service for free, or even a pro-rated refund. You never know, but everyone agrees that knowledge is indeed power.
NetSpeedMonitor (for Windows) will also allow troubleshooting device problems, like a balky NIC card or an outdated modem, and then let you replace just that device rather than having to buy a whole new computer just because you do not know what the exact problem is.
With NetSpeedMonitor (for Windows) you can find spikes, disconnects and slowdowns…and then work to eliminate them!
Features:
- With NetSpeedMonitor (for Windows) you can save money by finding outdated hardware
- NetSpeedMonitor (for Windows) lets you find out if your ISP is lying about your up- and download speeds
- NetSpeedMonitor (for Windows) is free (donations accepted)
- NetSpeedMonitor (for Windows) is small, unobtrusive and takes very little memory and disk space
NetSpeedMonitor (for Windows) is the ‘net addict’s BFF!
— Operating system: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10
— Presence of a network hardware device
— Minimum memory as per software’s specifications
Displays real-time data usage directly on your taskbar.
Offers detailed traffic statistics and reports.
Lightweight software with minimal performance impact.
Not compatible with some newer operating systems.
Lack of active developer support and updates.
Limited features compared to similar tools.
Freddie
Thu, Jan 25, 2024
NetSpeedMonitor is a useful app for anyone who wants to know the real speed of the Internet connection. The app helps users to be aware of their traffic statistics, the amount of data transferred and to monitor other network issues.
With the help of the app you can manage bandwidth restrictions and limitations. In case you want to browse heavy websites, it’s possible to estimate the time spent on doing this in advance. Professionals and IT experts might also find the Advanced tab quite useful for exploring further details.
NetSpeedMonitor can be run on Windows 7 and above, but unless you have Windows 10 or above you might face some installation issues. In this case, the first thing you should check is the compatibility issues with the antivirus programme.
Nevertheless, the fact that the app is free and doesn’t weigh much makes it attractive and popular among plenty of users.
👨💻️ USER REVIEWS AND COMMENTS 💬
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John Dow
NetSpeedMonitor appears to be a great app if it delivers on everything that it promises. I think it would be great to see the amount of bandwidth that individual programs and apps which use the internet are taking. I understand that the program is free however if the app does what it says it can do I would not have a problem with donating to the developers. This is in hope that they would improve on some of the functionalities present or new ones in the future,
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sam dow
With NetSpeedMonitor (for Windows) you can find spikes, disconnects and slowdowns…and then work to eliminate them!
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Robert
NetSpeedMonitor can be a useful product for those who are experiencing slow internet speeds. The program essentially adds a toolbar to your Windows desktop which monitors internet traffic, thus allowing you to disable useless network traffic such as data trackers or network spyware.
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Kai
The website makes it sound like the program is a packet sniffer, which has its uses, but it’s not likely I’d use this particular program anytime soon. It’s nice that it’s free though. I might have to keep it in mind for future use.
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Samuel
This NetSpeedMonitor program is a toolbar that allows users to monitor their Windows taskbar. It gives at-a-glance upload and download speeds, all in a small toolbar icon within your browser. It is perfect for analyzing the network and determining any issues related to speed and connectivity. Use this to see how your network is faring.
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Blair
With this tool, you can monitor the current speed of your connection and the amounts of data transferred. This tool makes it easier for someone to keep track of how their Windows is running. It is also beginner-friendly.
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Benjamin
Monitor the current speed of your connection and the amount of data transferred
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Harry
Most of the time i forgot the amount of data used when i am using the internet. It is very must to save the data for other purposes. NetSpeed Monitor is very much helpful for me to monitor the current speed of the data transferred and it is very helpful to avoid consuming the unwanted data of other kind of downloads when it was hidden.
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Murray
I’d forgotten all about this app until I needed to monitor my home network last week to troubleshoot a lagging connection. I honestly can’t remember the first time I used NetSpeedMonitor but it has been more than 9 years ago. It hasn’t changed much over the years and is still as reliable today as it was when I was a network tech and used it daily.
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Jake
Measuring the internet speed and Download/Upload rate is very essential for every PC-owner. This software is showing these data to you and has many beautiful skins and themes. It’s compatible with all windows and has a great net speed feature. But I think it has a little bit complicated configurations and maybe it’s better to do have a more simple interface.
I think it’s worth the price.
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Caleb
I love this! Now I know exactly what speeds I’m getting from my network provider! I can also see my bandwidth usage which is something that has been an issue as there are restrictions. Installation was simple and easy.
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Kyle
NetSpeedMonitor for Windows was a huge help. We have so much traffic with our family of four that we were having major connectivity issues. This helped us narrow down the issue by monitoring connection speeds at the moment. So now we can work from home without getting disconnected constantly or the kids losing access to devices.
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Harrison
This product does exactly as it says it would! I love it! I use it to help watch traffic flow use on my internet which helps let me know if anyone may have hacked use of my internet. I play a lot of games, too, so it lets me keep track of my download speeds. Definitely recommend it to others!
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Arran
It monitors the current speed of connections. In this, I can use record usage. It fixes the connectivity issues. It is free application software for windows. I really like this and which is in the toolbar or taskbar on my system desktop. It also monitors the amount of data transferred.
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Muhammad
Net speed monitor is a light weight monitoring toolbar.
It monitors the current speed for uploading and downloading of your network surface.
It is a free application that monitors internet speed in real time PC accessories.
The platform is available for 32-bit and 64-bit.
Antivirus tests shows that the freeware does not contain malware.
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NetSpeedMonitor is a free, lightweight network monitoring tool for the Windows operating system that monitors your incoming and outgoing internet traffic. It provides real-time graphical display of data transfer rates for your network interface, as well as detailed information about the current network usage. It also has the ability to log network usage and generate reports.
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Arran Q.
I have been using NetSpeedMonitor for a few weeks now and I really appreciate how simple it is to use. The software is lightweight and does not require any special configuration. It has a minimalistic design that makes monitoring my network connection easy. NetSpeedMonitor provides a clear overview of my current download and upload speed, as well as the amount of data transferred. It also provides a detailed log of my network activity for further analysis. What I particularly like about the software is that I can customize the frequency of the updates and the size of the network traffic graph. All in all, NetSpeedMonitor is a great tool for quickly checking my network speed.
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Archie K.
NetSpeedMonitor is a great tool for monitoring and tracking your internet speed, I’ve been using it for years and it’s always been reliable and easy to use.
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William B.
NetSpeedMonitor is a useful software for monitoring internet speed and bandwidth usage, but it lacks some advanced features found in other network monitoring tools.
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Thomas Dushane
NetSpeedMonitor is a useful tool for monitoring internet speed and traffic, providing real-time information on upload and download speeds.
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Jack
NetSpeedMonitor is a lightweight network monitoring tool that comes with an integrated bandwidth usage monitor. Its core feature includes the ability to track and display real-time internet speed data in the taskbar. This function allows users to monitor their network speed without interrupting their workflow.
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David
The tool offers real-time tracking of internet speed and data usage, but it lacks advanced features.
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Fraser
Efficient, provides real-time internet speed data.
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Lewis
Efficient, reliable internet speed tracking.
Effectively monitors internet speed.
Tracks internet speed, helpful for monitoring data usage. 📶
Recently, Microsoft released Windows 11 stable build for the general public. But still, Windows 11 doesn’t come with an Internet Speed Meter. Like, we get in the Android status bar. Yes, by going into Task Manager > Performance > Wi-Fi (Or Ethernet). You can check your current Internet speed. But, there isn’t any option to get a real-time internet speed meter in the Windows Taskbar. That means, there isn’t any way to check, how much your Computer is consuming the internet in real-time.
In this situation, third-party network speed indicator Software comes in handy. There are many free and paid tools available to show internet speed in the Taskbar. But, In this post, I will suggest to you some best tools. These tools will show you real-time internet upload and download speed on your Windows PC.
How Internet Speed Meter is helpful?
Network Speed Meter is very helpful if you don’t have a high-speed or stable Internet connection. In Windows, updates get downloaded automatically. And, if you have a slow connection, then, it can affect the work that you’re doing. Also, If your Internet speed fluctuates. Then, keeping an eye on real-time Internet speed is useful. Basically, it will help you to track connection problems.
Best Internet Speed Meter for Windows.
NetSpeedMonitor. (Free)
If you’re looking for free Internet Speed Monitor software. That can show you real-time download and upload speed. Then, this is the best tool, which you can use. There isn’t any specific site to download this software. You can download it from Softpedia for free. Though, this tool is designed to run only on Windows XP, Vista, and 7. So, it might not work directly in Windows 8 and 10, and Windows 11. You have to run the installer in compatibility mode.
1. Download NetSpeedMonitor from Softpedia. Right-Click on the installer > Click on Properties.
2. Click on the Compatibility tab > Mark the “Run this program in compatibility mode for” and click on OK.
3. Now, you can install it and you will not get any compatibility error.
4. After installing NetSpeedMonitor, Right-click on the taskbar. Go to Toolbars and click on “NetSpeedMonitor”.
Note: In Windows 11 you won’t find the Toolbars option. So, scroll down, and you will find a tool to enable Toolbars.
5. NetSpeedMonitor one-time setup window will now appear. Select the right network interface from it. And, click on save.
6. That’s it. You will now be able to see the speed meter by NetSpeedMonitor in Taskbar.
7. Right-Click on Net Speed Meter, and choose the “Configuration” option. You can select Bitrate and customize it.
NetWorx (Windows, macOS, and Linux.)
NetWorx is one of the most powerful tools to measure Internet Speed. It also helps to track suspicious activity on the network, like, hacker attacks and trojan horses. You can also use it as a bandwidth monitor if you have limited Internet. NetWorx also can identify the possible reasons or sources of network issues. The Software also can send you a visual and sound alert when the connection is down. Or, when some suspicious activity is occurring in Windows. With Networx, You can always see statistics of monthly and weekly bandwidth usage.
And, yes, you can enable Internet Speed Meter in Windows Taskbar or Toolbar. And, the speed meter will show you real-time upload and download speed. You can also customize the speed indicator graph. There are multiple graph types available to select. Like, histograms, numeric, polylines, and columns. You can also select the transfer rate unit between Bytes and Bits. But, I suggest you select Bytes/s.
Install Networx and Show Internet Speed Meter in Taskbar.
1. First, download the latest version of Networx and install it like normal Windows software. (During installation select recommended settings only.)
2. After installing it successfully, NetWorx welcome window will appear. Select Language and Click on Next.
3. Now NetWorx will ask you to select your Internet Connection. You can either select a specific connection or can keep it on “All Connections”.
4. Click on Next, and then click on Finish.
5. To show the Internet speed meter now in the toolbar. Right-Click anywhere in the taskbar. And then, take the mouse pointer over Toolbars. And, mark the “NetWorx Desk Band” option.
6. That’s it. You will be able to see real-time download/upload speed in Taskbar.
7. And, to customize graph settings, Right-Click on the Networx icon, and then click on Settings. (Don’t forget to select Bytes/s in the transfer unit rate. And, Apply the settings.)
DU Meter.
After NetWorx, DU Meter is the best Internet Speed Meter for Windows 10 and Windows 11. DU Meter comes with 30 days of free trial. And, if you find it useful then you can buy its license. There are two license plans available to choose from. Single-user and business licenses and Family Pack. Currently, for Indian users, it is available for $9.95. DU meter also allows adding a speed meter in the taskbar. And, that’s all you wanted.
You can customize the color & sound of the DU Meter. So basically, you can do audible network monitoring. Also, you can customize the traffic monitor Graph. Apart from the taskbar or toolbar, you can enable a floating window of the DU Speed monitor. The data transfer rate unit option is also available. It also shows the highest Internet speed.
1. Download DU Meter and install it on your Windows PC.
2. To enable Network Speed Monitor in the taskbar. Right-Click on the toolbar. Take the mouse pointer on Toolbars > Click on “DU Meter” to enable.
3. That’s it, now you will be able to see upload and download speed in Taskbar.
4. To enable or disable the floating Internet speed Monitor, Right-Click on the DU Meter icon. And, click on the Show/Hide DU Meter option. And, by clicking on “User options”, you can access settings. Can customize DU Meter.
Get Back Windows 11 Quick Launch Toolbar.
Microsoft has removed Quick Launch Toolbar in its latest version of Windows 11. And, all the mentioned Network speed monitor work with the Toolbar option. So, if you want to get back the toolbar option, then you have to install Explorer Patcher from Github. It’s a free and open-source add-on for Windows 11, that enables Windows 10 toolbar in Windows 11.
1. Simply download ExplorerPatcher from GitHub. Click on the Assets section to get the setup file.
2. Run the setup. Windows Protected screen might appear, click on More Info > Run Anyway.
3. UAC window will appear, click on Yes.
4. The screen will go black for a minute. And, after that, when you right-click on the taskbar you will get the toolbar option.
Yes, if you like you can uninstall it from Control Panel.
Summing-up
So, these are some of the best speed-tracking software for Windows 10/11. Personally, I found “NetSpeedMonitor” best. Because it’s free and offers what exactly you want. DU Meter and Networx come with a trial period. But, offers many other features, that’s why you need to buy a subscription. Though, if you don’t want to spend to get some extra features. Then, NetSpeedMonitor is best for you.