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I want to download 2 large files
which is better

1-downloading each file alone
or
2-download both at same time

please say 1 or 2 and reason

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Short answer: for a limited home link, download one file at a time. That is the simplest way to get the fastest, most reliable single-file transfer. ’s point about very fast cable connections is valid — if you have lots of spare bandwidth simultaneous downloads won’t matter — but when bandwidth is tight the single-stream approach that recommended usually wins.

Why: two active HTTP downloads split the same scarce bytes and add overhead (more connections, more TCP slow‑start phases and more ACKs upstream). Some servers also cap per-connection speed, in which case running two might help the aggregate rate — but that depends on the server, not your line. If the site supports resume or segmented downloads, a download manager that can resume and/or use multiple segments for a single file can be a better option than running multiple whole-file downloads.

Practical, actionable steps:

  • Try a quick experiment: start one download and note responsiveness and throughput, then run both for a minute and compare total bytes transferred and impact on web browsing. Use that to decide.
  • If the download source supports resume, use a manager that can pause/resume so interrupted work isn’t lost (this is the resilience mentioned).
  • If resume is not available and connections are flaky, download the smaller file first so at least one completes.
  • Keep concurrent downloads low (start with 1–2), use a wired connection if possible, and schedule big transfers for off‑peak hours.

Finally, if you want to dig deeper into why a single stream sometimes outperforms many, ask here and I’ll explain TCP slow start, per‑connection caps, and ACK/queue effects in plain terms.

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Member Avatar for caperjack

basically i would say either way it doesn't matter .,reason it just doesn't matter ,i have done it with 10 or more even , all at the same time ,but i have high speed cable at 30megs,where i can get 1.9 med download speeds from some sites/seeds what ever

also i will say this, not enough info supplied!
what are you using to download the files ,where are you downloading files from, how fast is you internet,ect ect

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basically i would say either way it doesn't matter .,reason it just doesn't matter ,i have done it with 10 or more even , all at the same time ,but i have high speed cable at 30megs,where i can get 1.9 med download speeds from some sites/seeds what ever

also i will say this, not enough info supplied!
what are you using to download the files ,where are you downloading files from, how fast is you internet,ect ect

although i don't see that it would differ but,
my speed is 512 (about 40-50 kb/s down speed)
i am downloading files from blackberry website
size of first file is 402 and the other is 137 MB

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although i don't see that it would differ but,

pardon me for being so cynical,but didn't you come here looking for answers and opinions, its my opinion that all thing make a difference when downloading from the internet .

giving your speed ,i would download them separate,good luck

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pardon me for being so cynical,but didn't you come here looking for answers and opinions, its my opinion that all thing make a difference when downloading from the internet .

giving your speed ,i would download them separate,good luck

no problem man,i will do your advice but may you expalin for me your opinion.
i am really interested in networking.

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One file at time, due to yoru speed, unless you get a Downloader which will resume you downloads, if they stop.

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yeah,as Bal said ,that was my reasoning too for the one at a time .

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If you are interested in networking, look for me or go to the networking forum. You will probably see me there all the time. Dude, your download speed is very slow, maybe you should try upgrading it so you can downoad multiple files at a time.

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thanks everybody for help

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thanks everybody for help

You are welcome. You can go to the networking forum if you have any problem with networks.

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