Windows 10: Ping is constantly spiking on ethernet.

Hi, My PC has been out of action for a few months now due to internet issues. I use ethernet to connect but all of a sudden it has started disconnecting itself or even when it is connected, my ping is constantly spiking and fluctuating. I have tried everything and I’m really running out of ideas as to what the cause can be. I have gotten new ethernt, moved my PC closer to the router, network reset / router reset, flushed my DNS, temporarily disabled proxy, made sure that nothing is taking up too much bandwidth and more. I have even taken it into a shop to which they told me nothing is wrong.Pl

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Random High Ping Spikes

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

It sounds like you've already gone through a number of troubleshooting steps to resolve your high ping spikes issue. Since the problem appears to be isolated to your PC, there are a few more things you can check to potentially identify and resolve the issue:

1. Update Network Drivers

Ensure that your network drivers are up-to-date.

1. Open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start button and selecting "Device Manager."
   
2. Expand "Network adapters," right-click your network adapter, and select "Update driver."
   
3. Choose "Search automatically for updated driver software."
   

2. Disable Background Applications

Some background applications can cause high ping spikes by using a significant amount of network bandwidth.

1. Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
   
2. Go to the "Startup" tab and disable unnecessary startup programs.
   
3. Check the "Processes" tab to see if any applications are using excessive network resources and close them if necessary.
   

3. Check for Malware

Malware can cause network issues, including high ping spikes.

1. Run a full system scan with Windows Defender or another reputable antivirus software.
   

4. Adjust Power Settings

Sometimes power settings can affect network performance.

1. Open Control Panel and go to "Hardware and Sound" > "Power Options."
   
2. Select "High performance" as your power plan.
   

5. Disable Network Throttling Index

Windows sometimes throttles network performance to prioritize other tasks.

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog, type regedit, and press Enter.
   
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Multimedia\SystemProfile.
   
3. In the right pane, double-click on NetworkThrottlingIndex.
   
4. Set the value to FFFFFFFF (8 Fs) and click OK.
   
5. Restart your computer.
   

6. Use Ethernet Connection

If you're using Wi-Fi, try using an Ethernet connection to see if it resolves the issue.

7. Check Router Settings

Ensure that your router is properly configured and that QoS (Quality of Service) settings are not limiting your PC's bandwidth.

8. Disable Large Send Offload (LSO)

Disabling LSO can sometimes resolve high ping issues.

1. Open Device Manager and expand "Network adapters."
   
2. Right-click your network adapter and select "Properties."
   
3. Go to the "Advanced" tab.
   
4. Select "Large Send Offload V2 (IPv4)" and set it to "Disabled."
   
5. Select "Large Send Offload V2 (IPv6)" and set it to "Disabled."
   
6. Click OK and restart your computer.
   

9. Contact ISP

If none of the above steps work, there might be an issue with your ISP's routing to your specific PC. Contact your ISP for further assistance.

By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the high ping spikes on your PC. If the problem persists, it might be worth checking for any hardware issues with your network adapter or considering a professional diagnostic.

Let me know if you need further assistance.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Ping Spikes

Hello Franco,

Thanks for replying. At the moment, it isn't really possible/convenient to move my entire setup downstairs to verify this. Is it possible to find a workaround?

When I used a wireless connection, I still received ping spikes, similarly to my current situation. However, ever since I have started to use the range extender + ethernet cable my download speeds have increased and my ping has stabilised, excluding the
ping spikes I have received recently.

By ethernet powerlines, did you mean something like this?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TL-PA4010K...rline+Ethernet+Adapters&qid=1600525861&sr=8-3

If I had known this had existed I would have bought this instead of the Range Extender haha

 

Having WEIRD issues with my pc (ping spike issues)

Hi Sky Fox. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

Try these fixes for the known issue of ping spikes in Windows 11:

https://thegeekpage.com/ping-spikes-in-windows-...



https://www.auslogics.com/en/articles/best-ways...

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/fix-ping-spikes-... (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially avoid Restoro and Reimage ads)





Please report back results for each step in each link, so I know what else to suggest. I will keep helping you until this is resolved.

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