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During a Windows reset, multiple programs significantly reduce internet speed.

During a Windows reset, multiple programs significantly reduce internet speed.

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06-17-2021, 10:52 AM
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Hello! Following another Windows reset a few days back, my internet performance has noticeably declined. While using Discord, YouTube, and various games, my download speeds drop from around 120 Mbit/s to just 5 Mbit/s and upload to 0.1 Mbit/s. It’s extremely frustrating as I experience constant lag in both gaming and chatting apps. Before the reset, I could run any number of apps and games smoothly without such issues. This problem didn’t exist before, and it doesn’t affect other devices or the overall network speed. My Ethernet connection and WiFi both show similar slowdowns, though I mainly rely on Ethernet. The issue persists whether I use my laptop or PC. I tried repair mode but received a "Couldn't Repair your PC" message with no clear solution. After resetting Windows by keeping files and downloading via cloud services, the problem reappeared. Since my computer is prebuilt from Lenovo, I’m unsure if it was factory-set differently or if something changed during the reset. One thing that stands out post-reset is the absence of Intel Rapid Storage Technology in Task Manager when lag occurs. No unusual settings or applications have changed my memory. Upgrading to Windows 11 seems like a possibility, but I’d need confirmation it would help. OS: Windows 10 | PC: Lenovo Legion T530-28icb (2019) | Prebuilt | RAM: 16 GB | Storage: One NVME with mostly OS and some games, plus an HDD with most games. Regardless of the drive used, applications still lag. Any suggestions or assistance would be greatly appreciated!
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06-17-2021, 10:52 AM #1

Hello! Following another Windows reset a few days back, my internet performance has noticeably declined. While using Discord, YouTube, and various games, my download speeds drop from around 120 Mbit/s to just 5 Mbit/s and upload to 0.1 Mbit/s. It’s extremely frustrating as I experience constant lag in both gaming and chatting apps. Before the reset, I could run any number of apps and games smoothly without such issues. This problem didn’t exist before, and it doesn’t affect other devices or the overall network speed. My Ethernet connection and WiFi both show similar slowdowns, though I mainly rely on Ethernet. The issue persists whether I use my laptop or PC. I tried repair mode but received a "Couldn't Repair your PC" message with no clear solution. After resetting Windows by keeping files and downloading via cloud services, the problem reappeared. Since my computer is prebuilt from Lenovo, I’m unsure if it was factory-set differently or if something changed during the reset. One thing that stands out post-reset is the absence of Intel Rapid Storage Technology in Task Manager when lag occurs. No unusual settings or applications have changed my memory. Upgrading to Windows 11 seems like a possibility, but I’d need confirmation it would help. OS: Windows 10 | PC: Lenovo Legion T530-28icb (2019) | Prebuilt | RAM: 16 GB | Storage: One NVME with mostly OS and some games, plus an HDD with most games. Regardless of the drive used, applications still lag. Any suggestions or assistance would be greatly appreciated!

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06-17-2021, 01:56 PM
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Download the wireshark software from the provided link. After installation, open it and double-click the active network device with the moving line. Enter "dns" into the white text field and press enter. You might need to navigate to View > Resolve > Website Network Names. Watch what appears to load. Compare this process with Windows Safe Mode (with networking) by hovering over the restart button, holding the LEFT SHIFT key while clicking Restart. The screen should transition to a blank display then switch to recovery mode. I believe you have too many applications installed; consider removing some or limiting their network access using the Windows Firewall.
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06-17-2021, 01:56 PM #2

Download the wireshark software from the provided link. After installation, open it and double-click the active network device with the moving line. Enter "dns" into the white text field and press enter. You might need to navigate to View > Resolve > Website Network Names. Watch what appears to load. Compare this process with Windows Safe Mode (with networking) by hovering over the restart button, holding the LEFT SHIFT key while clicking Restart. The screen should transition to a blank display then switch to recovery mode. I believe you have too many applications installed; consider removing some or limiting their network access using the Windows Firewall.

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