Internet shuts down unexpectedly together with sudden CPU activity increases
Internet shuts down unexpectedly together with sudden CPU activity increases
It seems my connection drops roughly every 15 minutes for a few seconds, and the Task Manager indicates the system is consuming about 10-15% CPU during that time. I haven’t observed any unusual activity while it occurs. I’m using Windows 10 64-bit.
For your own home network, check your router's logs first. Determine whether the issue affects all devices or just a specific computer. The sudden change isn't always about losing the connection; sometimes Windows attempts to restore it.
Do you use a direct cable link or a wireless network for your router?
Consider your level of tech knowledge when proceeding:
1) Record the network traffic on your machine with WireShark and inspect packets before and after disconnecting.
2) Try Microsoft Network Monitor (still available [here](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/4865)) and review its logs.
I don’t understand what the first point means. It seems overly complex, and Windows 10 isn’t compatible with Microsoft Network Monitor. If you have no other options, maybe learning to use Wireshark would help.