How to Display Internet Speed on Taskbar in Windows

Mehvish Mushtaq is a computer engineer by degree. Her love for Android and gadgets led her to develop the first Android app for Kashmir. Known as Dial Kashmir, she won the prestigious Nari Shakti award from the President of India. She has been writing about technology for 6+ years and her favorite categories include how-to guides, explainers, tips and tricks for Android, iOS/iPadOS, social media, and web apps.

Sumukh has a knack for simplifying tech for the masses and helping consumers pick the right gadgets with his in-depth insights and reviews. He decided to hide his engineering degree in the closet to pursue his passion for writing. Over the past 6 years, he has contributed with guides, reviews, and detailed opinions to notable publications like TechPP and XDA-Developers – before donning the Editor hat at Guiding Tech Media.

Download Internet Speed Meter for Windows for Real-Time Monitoring

To show internet speed in the taskbar on Windows, you will have to download a dedicated app known as NetSpeedMonitor.

The app was primarily designed to run on Windows Vista, XP, and 7. However, that doesn’t mean it won’t work on Windows 8 and above. However, you must run the installer in Compatibility mode. Don’t worry. We have mentioned the steps in detail. Follow along.

Step 1: DownloadNetSpeedMonitor.

Note: You will see 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 Windows version below Windows 8, installation should start normally. Anything above it will throw an error that the operating system isn’t supported. Don’t worry. It’s time to tweak certain things.

Step 3:Right-clickon thesetupfile and go toProperties.

Step 3:Click on theCompatibilitytab. Here, check the box next toRun this program in compatibility mode for:. The drop-down should showPrevious version of Windows.

Step 4: Click onApplyfollowed byOKto save the changes.

Step 5: Now,double-clickthesetupfile to begin the installation and follow the on-screen instructions during the installation process.

Once installed, you will have to enable the program.

Step 6: Right-clickanywhere on yourtaskbarand hit theToolbarsoption. Here selectNetSpeedMonitor.

As soon as you enable it, you will see the upload and download speed on the taskbar.

Why Is NetSpeedMonitor Not Working

In case the visible download speeds are stuck at zero, here’s how to fix it.

Step 1: Right-clickthenetwork speed monitorin the taskbar and selectConfiguration.

Step 2:In the NetSpeedMonitor window, change theNetwork interfaceto a different one and clickOK.

The meter should be working now. If it’s still not working, repeat the process with other interfaces to find the one that works.

Tips and Tricks for Network Speed Monitor on Windows

Here are some useful tips and tricks to make the best use of the internet speed monitoring tool on your Windows computer.

1. Change the Speed Unit

By default, the NetSpeedMonitor tool shows speed in kilobits/second (Kbit/s), which might look a bit weird for normal usage. To make it readable, we suggest changing it to kilobytes/second (KB/s), Megabits/second (Mbit/s), or any other metric that you like.

Fun Fact: The Internet and download speed aretwo different things.

To change the speed metric,right-clickon the NetSpeedMonitor on the taskbar and selectConfiguration. Choose thespeed unitfrom the drop-down menu next to Bitrate.

2. View Data Usage

The NetSpeedMonitor tool not only shows the current internet speed but you can also use it to track yourdata usage. For that,right-clickthe NetSpeedMonitor meter on the taskbar and hitData Traffic.

3. Change the Double Click Action

Double-clicking the NetSpeedMonitor tool on the taskbar is used to enable and disable the monitoring, by default. 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-clickthe NetSpeedMonitor meter on the taskbar, go toConfiguration, and choose the appropriate option forDouble Click.

4. Customize Tool Font

If you liketinkering with fonts, the app lets you customize the font style and size. For that,right-clickthe NetSpeedMonitor meter on thetaskbar > go to Configuration > Layout. Here, change the font.

Further, you can also customize the initials shown for upload and download speed in Layout.

5. Export Database

Since the tool records everyday data usage, you can export its database too. This is handy if you wish to get an overview of your data usage or speed patterns. To do so,right-clickthe NetSpeedMonitor meter on thetaskbar > go to Configuration > Database > Export Wizard.

FAQs for Displaying Internet Speed on Taskbar in Windows

Yes, the NetSpeedMonitor app displays your network speed in real time by connecting to the internet. Hence, it is reliable and accurate.

Windows gives you the ability to check internet speeds using the command prompt. Launch a cmd window and enter “ping google.com”. You should be able to see the network speed listed.

Was this helpful?

Last updated on 30 August, 2024

Leave a ReplyCancel reply

Your email address will not be published.Required fields are marked*

Name*

Email*

Comment*

Δ

The article above may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. The content remains unbiased and authentic and will never affect our editorial integrity.

More in Internet and Social

How to Add and Use Facebook Story Highlights: A Definitive Guide

4 Ways to Use Google Lens to Copy Text From an Image

JOIN THE NEWSLETTER

Get Guiding Tech articles delivered to your inbox.

© 2024 Guiding Tech Media. All Rights Reserved.