Hello Paxorbis,
Thank you for the response.
It is unfortunate that the issue still persists.
However, I really appreciate your efforts towards resolving the issue.
Please keep us posted on the status of the issue.
Thank you
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I am using a desktop computer with Windows 7. I am connected to the internet via a Netgear wireless router, and recently I have been experiencing a problem where my internet speed gradually slows down and ultimately I am unable to load webpages/internet content through any browser/other software (eg skype calls, dropbox).
When I initially boot the computer, internet speeds are fine, but the longer I use it the slower my connection gets.
I have many other devices on this network that have no problem with internet speeds - a Mac laptop, a Playstation 3, a 3DS, a Playstation Vita, an iPhone, etc. this problem is isolated to my Windows PC. I assume it is a software or configuration issue as my signal strength is strong (literally three metres away from the router, my computer is relatively new (less than a year), and the problem seems to 'fix' itself when I reboot my computer each time, until the connection starts to slow down again.
What might be the cause of this problem? I'm happy to respond with configuration info on my computer and router if you let me know what is relevant to post.
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2014-12-24T16:38:57+00:00 Well, the problem re-occurred yesterday. This time it took several days for the problem to occur, so I am back to square zero. I re-did the steps (reset tCP/IP) and re-checked the registry change is in fact there, and then re-booted. Speeds is good now, but I will need to monitor to see if the problem re-occurs.
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Anonymous
2014-12-20T03:59:59+00:00 Hello Paxorbis,
Thank you for keeping us updated on the status of the issue.
I am glad that the issue is fixed.
Please feel free to reply, if you have any other issues with Windows.
Thank you
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Anonymous
2014-12-20T03:36:09+00:00 Funny, I was having the problem with my PC connected via wire to the Router. The registry fix did seem to have helped.
Best,
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Anonymous
2014-12-20T03:34:43+00:00 Thank you Ratandeep,
I was about to write that yes, in fact I followed all suggested steps without success (upgrading drivers, TCP/IP reset), until I changed the registry as indicated. I am glad to say that after re-booting (you do have to reboot after changing the registry, I found out), the problem seems to have gone away.
Best,
Paxorbis