By default it is set at 20,000 (bytes/second). PLEASE!: When people connect to your listen server, their client has a 'rate' setting. Hosting? Do everyone you meet a BIG favor.Using this program, you can disable the 'background scan' and improve your gaming wireless experience. WLAN Optimizer: If you play over a wireless connection, you may occasionally experience 'lag spikes' due to Windows checking periodically for new wireless networks.

It's more likely to fix ping-related problems, but has been reported to improve frame rates.

Windows 7 Ping Spikes (Fix): This thread explains how to disable a network-throttling feature shipped with Windows 7.

You can check if Shaderapidx9.dll is the cause of the problem by following the instructions on this thread.

Swarm.exe has stopped working: If you're having problems with Swarm.exe crashing, this Steam Support thread may help you if the problem's related to Shaderapidx9.dll.

Fix for temp problems/crashing: This threads dictates how Vsync and multi-core rendering can be adjusted to eliminate problems relating to overheating and crasing.

CPU Overheating Issues: This threads walks you through running a simple stress test on your CPU to help you identify whether your cooling equipment is doing its job.

A generic fix for this issue can be found on our Source engine page.

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