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can I show bytes instead of packets in network status?

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> From: A Computer User
> Sent: October 9, 2006
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: can I show bytes instead of packets in network status?
>
> Leo,
> How do i tell windows to show me my network activity (Near
> the bottom of the network connection status screen) in bytes
> rather then in packets.
>
> As bytes would be more useful and when you right click in
> this place and click on "What's This?" it says it can be
> displayed in both?

As far as I can tell, it's up to the network drivers what to
display. Some display in packets, others in bytes (hence "both"
in the documentation). To the best of my knowledge it cannot
be changed.

Thanks for asking,

Leo

Article 1433 | Category: Networking

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