 How to Increase the Number of Simultaneous Downloads in Internet Explorer
By default, MSIE limits you to two downloads at a time (with one in the queue). This will keep the download speeds reasonable. However, if you have a fast connection (such as 1.5Mbps cable modem or DSL connection), you can increase the number.
Here's how:
Open regedit (Winkey + R and type regedit then press enter).
Navigate to:
HKEY CURRENT USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Int ernet Settings
In the right pane, click an empty space and select New and then DWORD value.
Name the new value MaxConnectionsPer1_0Server
Right click the new value and select Modify.
Under Base, select Decimal.
In the Value data field, type the number of simultaneous connections you want to allow.
Click OK.
Again in the right pane, click an empty space and select New and then DWORD value.
Name the new value MaxConnectionsPerServer
Right click the new value and select Modify.
Under Base, select Decimal.
In the Value data field, type the number of simultaneous connections you want to allow.
Click OK.
Close the Registry Editor.
Now you will be able to run more downloads at the same time. | 
