Windows 10: Windows 11 is getting a system tray shortcut to run a network speed test

Microsoft is testing a new option in the Windows 11 system tray. It will allow you to quickly run a network speed test.

The feature was spotted by reliable Windows Insider, Phantomofearth, who says that Microsoft is testing it in the Windows Insider Program. According to screenshots that the leaker posted on X, the option is available via the Windows 11's network and internet icon, or in this case, the Wi-Fi icon. Right-clicking on the button will display a pop-up menu with a new option.



It's simply called "Perform Speed Test", and has a speedometer icon. A second screenshot shared by the leaker shows a "Test internet speed" button in the bottom right corner of the network/Wi-Fi selection panel in the quick settings page.



Tom's Hardware says both of these options are functionally similar. As for the test itself, clicking on either of the 2 options opens Bing in your web browser to run the speed test. Of course, it does. This is essentially a web shortcut to run the speed test, not a built-in app. You could do the same yourself, just open Bing and type speed test, and you should see a speed test widget that you can use to check how fast your internet connection's performance is.

I typically use https://fast.com/ (Netflix's speed test) because it is easy to remember, it's just four letters and Ctrl + Enter. And it initiates a speed test directly without needing any further input. I'm assuming Microsoft wants to offer a similar, faster experience with its shortcut. I suppose it might be useful for people who don't know how to check their internet's speed.

Windows 11's speed test shortcut is currently available for testers running the Canary, Dev and Beta channels of the Windows Insider Program. It might be more useful to have an actual app that does the speed test without opening the browser.

Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Windows 11 is getting a system tray shortcut to run a network speed test appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

read more...

 

How do I get the Network Speed Test for Windows 10?

I got a suggestion to use the Network Speed Test on my Windows 10 computer, but only find it for Windows 8.

How can I get the test for Windows 10? Thanks for any help!

 

Keep getting "service Unavailable" msg when trying to run Network Speed Test

Hi,



Thank you for your reply. I apologize for the inconvenience that you are experiencing.



I suggest you to follow the steps provided by Vanessa Sohtun on December 23, 2015 from the below link and check if it helps.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...veilable/e9374d4d-be0a-42d1-a5b0-03b73341125e



Regards,

Guru Kiran

 

Network Speed test app not working.

Hi Tom,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

We understand the inconvenience caused and we will try our best to resolve the issue.

To assist you better, please provide few details.

1) Do you receive any error message, while trying to access Network Speed test app?

2) What is the make and model of your computer?

As per your query, I suggest you to app troubleshooter for Windows 10 and check if it helps.

Follow the below steps:

• 
  Type troubleshooting in the
  Search area on the taskbar.
  
• 
  Click on View all on the left panel of the Troubleshooting Windows.
  
• 
  Select Windows store Apps.
  
• 
  Follow the on screen instruction.
  

For more information, you may also refer to the below link:

Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store - Microsoft Support

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.