Windows 10: How can I fix lag spikes on my pc?

For some context I have a windows 10 pro that is around for years old. Despite the age of the computer I update it frequently and all of the drivers are up to date. I’m almost 100% sure that my network isn’t the problem because when I’ve tried majority of of the fixes recommended it did not work, so now I’m trying to figure out what’s causing the lag spikes, because it happens whenever I am playing a game. Can someone please try to help me fix this issue?

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Random lag spikes

Hi,

We would like to know more about your lag issue:

• What browser are you using when you experience a lag?
• Does the lag occur in a particular game?

In the meantime, we suggest you run the System Maintenance troubleshooter. Here are the steps:

• Press Windows Key + X.
• Click on Control Panel.
• Select Troubleshooting.
• On the left pane, click on View All.
• Click on System Maintenance to run the troubleshooter.

Looking forward to your response.

 

CPU Spikes and PC Lag

So my PC is running normally without any lag spikes in Videos, Games, and everything UNTIL I open up World of Warcraft, then the lag spikes return.

Would anyone have a clue about what causes this ?

 

Lag Spikes

Hi Ezrah. I'm Greg, here to help you with this.

1) Try these fixes for known issue of Windows 11 Lag Spikes while gaming:

https://diamondlobby.com/tech-guides/how-to-fix...

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

https://www.reddit.com/r/HomeNetworking/comment...

https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows11/comments/r9t...

https://www.intelligentliving.co/dealing-with-l...



2) If none of those help Go over Windows 11 with this Performance Checklist to try to find and fix problems:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the detailed results you post back, I will have other suggestions if necessary.

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