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  1. justicio Win User

    Extremely slow download speeds in Steam with Windows 10


    I recently downloaded Windows 10 and am having awful download speeds compared to what they were with Windows 7. With Windows 7 I averaged about 9.8MB/s. With Windows 10 I am getting 400KB/s max. At one point after restarting steam, the download went all the way up to 1024KB/S, but only for about 5 seconds until returning back to around 345KB/s. I read a similar problem somewhere where McAfee was causing slow Steam download speeds, and after uninstalling it the speeds returned to normal. Perhaps the Security in Windows 10 could be the problem? I tried disabling the Firewall and turning on Windows Defender but had no luck. Any other suggestions? Thanks!

    :)
     
    justicio, Jul 20, 2015
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  2. rama10 Win User

    Slow after win10 anniversary update

    im using windows 7 ,windows 10 in dual boot .

    Internet is extremely slow on windows 10 ..unable to browse ..slow loading . Also download speed is not consistent , some times it just freezes .

    my speed dropped to 125kbps as i exceeded my isp data limit but its working perfectly fine in window7 ,why its not working in windows 10 .

    I disabled all data collecting features ,stopped updates etc etc still not working . feels fishy ...dont know what microsoft doing secretly on our machines.
     
    rama10, Jul 20, 2015
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  3. barbusss Win User
    Internet speeds extremely slow

    I had the same problem for a year now, and additionally when I switched on my PC it killed (slowed down) the internet in the whole house with every devices.

    Yesterday I found the solution for my problem, since then everything is fine.

    "svchost.exe (netsvcs)" was using all of my internet bandwidth.

    The next time everything slows down on your network click your Start button, start typing
    resource monitor and after just a few letters the program name should appear at the top of the menu so click on it. When the program opens, click the "Network" tab, look at the "Network Activity" bar then the "Network I/O" monitor.

    I found out that "svchost.exe (netsvcs)" was using my bandwidth.

    In command prompt put config wuauserv start= disabled

    you may need to be in an elevated command prompt if you are the main/administrator account you should be fine or just right click the windows button in the bottom left and then select Command prompt (admin) .
     
    barbusss, Jul 20, 2015
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  4. Extremely slow download speeds in Steam with Windows 10

    Try resetting both your router and modem. Unplug each of them and leave them off for 30 seconds, then plug your modem back in, let it come up fully, and then plug your router back in.

    I was having a similar issue with Steam after upgrading from a previous build and that fixed it for me.
     
    blackroseMD1, Jul 20, 2015
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  5. Boozad Win User
    Do you have an ASUS motherboard by any chance?
     
    Boozad, Jul 24, 2015
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  6. justicio Win User
    Yesssssss it worked. The most simple thing ever fixed all of the problems I thought were caused by my ISP or Windows 10 alone. Thanks a bunch *Tongue
     
    justicio, Jul 24, 2015
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  7. Glad it worked. Nothing worse than slow downloads.
     
    blackroseMD1, Jul 24, 2015
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  8. Tensenuma Win User

    Extremely slow download speeds in Steam with Windows 10

    So. I never really make an account for forums (Never see the need to, I'm never active in them unless it's something like XPGamesaves/Se7ensins. But. THANK YOU FOR THIS. Yesterday the problem started to arise. 200-300 kb/s instead of 1.5 mb/s. I was like ugh. Must have been Win10. /:
    But nope. I followed your EXACT instructions and I'm back up to 1.5 mb/s *Biggrin

    So yes, I made an account on here Just to thank you. You deserve it. I'm glad I googled up "slow download speed after windows 10"
    And I'm glad someone had the same problem I had. But really. Thank you. Normally I just unplug both of them at the same time with one flick of a switch. But waiting one after the other worked 110%. *Smile Never been happier. Back to installined 70+ games. Lmao
     
    Tensenuma, Aug 1, 2015
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  9. Tensenuma Win User
    What's sad is that my Blizzard games would download at a normal speed while Steam would be cut in half pretty much. I just went with it. But I'm glad it's fixed now ^^
     
    Tensenuma, Aug 1, 2015
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  10. Tensenuma Win User
    Eh.. It worked for a bit but then went back to 300kb/s after I quit my game and checked. Downloads running in the background of games of course. Is this just a temp fix?
     
    Tensenuma, Aug 1, 2015
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  11. Boozad Win User
    This wasn't answered.
     
    Boozad, Aug 1, 2015
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  12. Tensenuma Win User
    ASUS H81M-D/E Plus (Intel H81 Chipset) (MATX)
     
    Tensenuma, Aug 1, 2015
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  13. Tensenuma Win User

    Extremely slow download speeds in Steam with Windows 10

    If I can help any further/provide more information. Feel free. After doing the temporary solution. It happened once more. Dropped to about 200 kb/s and stayed that way. I did the 'fix' once more and so far it's managed to hold up for several hours. The first time it tripped and went to slow speed again was when I exited a game. Sometimes downloads refresh when I exit a game. Even if I have 'download while in-game' on.
     
    Tensenuma, Aug 1, 2015
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  14. Boozad Win User
    Do you have any AI Suite components installed? If so look for iNetwork Control, if you have that uninstall it.
     
    Boozad, Aug 1, 2015
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  15. Tensenuma Win User
    Yeah I don't have that. Checked my Programs and Features. It might have been a freak thing with my ISP because it seems to be fine now.. And I do have a really bad ISP. Wildblue. Not recommended for gaming at the slightest.
     
    Tensenuma, Aug 1, 2015
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