For those that don't know, there is a setting called "Limit reservable bandwidth" which can be edited in your Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 8. This feature limits the system to 80% of the bandwidth of a connection. Normally, this setting is set to "Not Configured" but sometimes configuring this setting will improve your download speed. Try it out and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
■ Hit the
Win Key + Q and search for
gpedit.msc ■ Open
gpedit.msc ■ The Local Group Policy Editor will launch. Under
Computer Configuration, select
Administrative Templates. From there, select
Network, and then select
QoS Packet Scheduler ■ Double click on
Limit reservable bandwidth and enter 0% ■
Save and reboot