The entire computer begins to lag and freeze when the internet connection is lost.
The entire computer begins to lag and freeze when the internet connection is lost.
I've experienced frequent internet disconnections and noticed that after being disconnected for a few minutes or more, everything becomes sluggish. Programs freeze, refuse to respond, the user interface behaves oddly, and applications that don’t need an internet connection become unresponsive. Pressing power off has no effect or causes unresponsiveness. When reconnected, these issues disappear. Previously, when my internet went down, I didn’t face these problems.
I also attempted a complete Windows reinstall with full updates on a different drive, but the issue persisted. It’s quite unusual.
System details:
Windows 10 64 bit
Nvidia 2070 super
16GB RAM
Ryzen 5 3900x
750w Super Flower power supply
Cloud Storage
Are you relying on a cloud-based storage system or backup service, such as Microsoft OneDrive? If your device attempts to sync Documents, Pictures, and the desktop, or manages a vast collection of frequently updated files, it could encounter issues due to internet interruptions.
On the other hand, certain applications may be designed to retrieve their information from the cloud rather than a local storage device, which might account for the performance slowdowns when the connection is lost.
To test this hypothesis, you might reinstall Windows and configure it with a Local Account instead of a Microsoft Account. You could also turn off any cloud storage applications you're using and observe whether data transmission over your internet remains stable.
I have turned off OneDrive on all my machines and only access my Microsoft Account when uploading files to the cloud for sharing. I've faced "issues" on other users' systems where Microsoft Office automatically uploaded large volumes of data from personal profiles to OneDrive without their knowledge.
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...on...dba6ad36a7
If you're subscribed to Office365, you're likely entitled to five 1TB OneDrive accounts. With a generous cloud quota from Microsoft, your computer might become overwhelmed by constant synchronization if your broadband connection is slow.
Monitor the data traffic on your internet connection to identify any background uploads or downloads that aren't related to tasks you've initiated.
Windows Update
Some of my older computers experience significant delays on the second Tuesday of each month when Windows updates are deployed. Large quantities of data download slowly from the web, often requiring over 30 minutes and a reboot before I can resume using the machine.
This issue is unlikely on a fast 3900X, but a complete reinstallation of Windows may take time to update and could be affected if you disconnect the internet during the process.
If the update fails, you might need to remove the SoftwareDistribution folder when it becomes corrupted. Otherwise, the system could slow down repeatedly trying to download the update, fail installation, and restart endlessly. This should not occur after a fresh Windows installation.
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-clear...windows-10