Else how could people do things like run torrents? Edit: According to Nicu's answer, I'm probably mistaken. I'm amazed by the link he provided. What complete (#profanity#). Windows- XP and i get no connection. I'm not entirely sure what you really mean here. Are you running a local web server?
If the machine is running XP Pro, Vista, etc. The limit is 50 user profiles. Windows Vista tcpip.sys connection limit patch. Every user should sue MS for. Linux Broadband Tweaks Windows XP SP2 tcpip.sys connection limit patch LAN. Working with the 10 connection limit in Windows XP. Working with the 10 connection limit in. Windows XP is limited to 10 simultaneous network.
How to remove the 10 concurrent TCP connection limit in Windows XP SP2? After a successful patch. Upgraded XP home to PRO, but still have a 5 user limit. Does Windows XP only allow 10 inbound TCP/IP connections at any one time? Inbound connections limit in Windows XP.
You can use various tools to help you see what's going on with your network. Task Manager gives a very basic view. And Wireshark gives tons of information. You can also try Event Viewer for hints. Maybe you have some strange firewall setting that's causing this behavior?
Do you have other network interfaces in your machine you can use to see if it's a hardware or interface- specific effect? More detail about your particular situation may be helpful in providing meaningful answers.