are there any ways to limit the download or upload speed of IE7?

Have you looked into a proxy?

I don't get u, can u explain that abit more?

I provided a link to a Proxy server an friend recommended. It has a detailed description as to how it works. I believe you will find the answers you seek. I don't use this product but I think the description is dead on.

http://www.youngzsoft.net/ccproxy/bandwidth-control.htm

You can check snapfiles.com or download.com for a freeware proxy, if this is what you are looking for.

thanx.

Was that what you were looking for?

no, but thanx anyway.