Identify Download Issues Resolve Slow or Unstable Speeds
Identify Download Issues Resolve Slow or Unstable Speeds
I completed the instructions and reinstalled the driver (version 12.19.2.55) without any modifications. I verified the link and confirmed it uses a proper 1Gbps connection. The major issues listed are detailed below:
- Event ID 10005: Driver reinstalled, no changes detected.
- Event ID 131: Metadata staging failed; container name changed per event.
- Event ID 200: Windows Update service connection issue.
- Event ID 201: Windows Metadata and Internet Services (WMIS) connection failure.
- Event ID 202: Network List Manager reports internet connectivity loss.
Let me know if you need further details from the event viewer.
Not sure if this resolved anything, but have you considered a Windows 10 repair? Ensure you're online—use Wi-Fi for better speed. Open Command Prompt from the start menu, then click Run as administrator. (You can also right-click and select Run as admin.) Execute the command: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /Restorehealth.
Otherwise, it seems the NIC might be unstable or the PCIe lane for it is problematic. (Replacing the whole PC isn’t worth it.) To check, try installing a Linux distribution on a USB drive and boot it. This would help confirm speed issues. If successful, it likely points to a faulty low-power state or a corrupted Windows installation—both fixable.
If the NIC is the issue and the warranty has expired, consider using a compatible replacement. Be mindful that some USB adapters cap speeds at 480 Mbps. The one you found appears capable of full 1Gbps.
I completed that fix and it didn’t help much. But starting in Mint via USB resolved the issue! I tested on Cloudflare and Speedtest.net and achieved full speeds (590Mbps) similar to a new build. The only remaining concern is whether there’s a straightforward way to detect the faulty low-power mode, or if a clean Windows installation would be easier.
Refer to your earlier message for instructions. Instead of navigating to Advanced, switch to the Power Management section and disable all features. You may also execute this from the provided link: Hit WIN+X, selecting "Windows PowerShell (Admin)" or "Terminal (Admin)".