Windows 11 is limiting my internet speeds

Anonymous
2023-02-08T03:54:27+00:00

When I go into my network connections tab under my control panel I can see that the speed of the connection varies but usually stays between 150Mb/s to 180Mb/s however when it comes to browsing or downloading things I'm only getting between 3-5Mb/s.

I have already gone through and uninstalled then reinstalled brand new drivers as well as this being a brand new PC.

Metered connections is off

I also know its not anything to do with my network as when testing the speed on other devices it usually stays between 150Mb/s to 180Mb/s as well.

I have tried everything that I can find however nothing has worked thus far and I am just very confused why my computer just doesn't seem to want to use its available internet.

For specs I'm running a gigabyte B450M D3SH WIFI motherboard, Ryzen 5 2600, RTX 2070 super, 16 gigs of ram, 500 GB SSD, 2TB HDD. Running the most current version of windows 11

This was my dream gaming pc and so to have this slow of wifi makes it somewhat useless

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-07-25T03:19:04+00:00

    Hi fsbx

    I tried all 6 suggestions without resolution. Although I could not complete option 6. I could get into safe mode. But not safe mode with networking.

    A few months ago I changed the motherboard and CPU using an existing case. ASRock. I have tried contacting them but no response.

    Interestingly, we have yet another PC in the household. It also gives fast down and slow up. Does better with WiFi than ethernet, although it does have a Gigabit network card.

    I feel there are (many) other things I don't know.

    Cheers

    John

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-06-29T16:50:02+00:00

    Thanks fsbx

    I will try these and let you know.

    Cheers John

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-06-29T14:23:29+00:00

    Hi John,

    If you've already tested your internet speeds using Speedtest.net and confirmed that the issue is not with your ISP or the fiber network, there are a few other things you can try to improve your upload speeds.

    1. Check for background processes: Make sure there are no other programs or processes running on your PC that might be consuming a significant amount of bandwidth.
    2. Update network drivers: Outdated drivers can cause performance issues.
    3. Disable bandwidth-intensive applications: Temporarily disable any applications or services on your PC that might be using a lot of bandwidth.
    4. Check for malware: Scan your PC for malware or viruses. Malware infections can sometimes cause network performance issues.
    5. Adjust firewall or antivirus settings: Temporarily disable them or adjust the settings to see if it makes any difference to your upload speeds.
    6. Boot in safe mode: A third party app or software might be causing your low upload speeds. Boot your computer into safe mode and see if you are achieving full upload speeds. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-perform-a-clean-boot-in-windows-da2f9573-6eec-00ad-2f8a-a97a1807f3dd

    If none of these steps help, it might be worth consulting with a professional or contacting your PC manufacturer's support for further assistance. They may be able to diagnose any hardware or software issues specific to your setup.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-06-29T02:30:25+00:00

    Hi fbsx

    I'm pretty sure it is the PC.

    PC is connected to the WiFi router with a cable. Cable is Cat 6.

    But PC also has WiFi. Get same results with WiFi.

    If I use my phone I get slower download speeds, but not significantly slower, and slow upload but probably about a third faster than the PC upload on average.

    I have been using Speedtest.net. And I have been bugging my ISP and the fibre network company too.

    Any thoughts would be most appreciated.

    Thanks

    John

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-06-29T01:44:22+00:00

    Check your internet speed using https://www.speedtest.net/ , it might just be that your wifi plan has slow upload speeds, and if that's the case, you should upgrade it. If it's not your plan, then try connecting to the internet with an ethernet cable, some ethernet cables have max limits, so I would suggest finding one that will give you the best results with your specific speeds.

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