Windows 10: How to Save Network bandwidth by playing video at a lower resolution on Windows 11

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Windows 11 comes with a setting called Save network bandwidth by playing video at a lower resolution, which helps you save your bandwidth while playing video in some apps. Here is how you can enable it on your Windows 11 computer and start saving some bandwidth while enjoying your favorite movie. Microsoft Store offers so many […]

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Windows 10 Store app hogs all internet bandwidth, any way to limit bandwidth specifically for it?

Try the steps below:

• Type Local services in search windows on task bar. Open Services window.
• Search for "Peer Name Resolution Protocol".
• Double click "Peer Name Resolution Protocol". On the "General Tab" select startup type"Disabled". Apply and close.
• Continue the same process with "Peer Networking Grouping" and "Peer Networking Identity Manager" and disable it.
• You can also disable "Windows Update" in same window.

I had the same issue but after trying that my bandwidth usage dropped dramatically.

 

Windows 10 Store app hogs all internet bandwidth, any way to limit bandwidth specifically for it?

You miss understood the question.

We don't want to turn the water off, we just want to put a kink in the hose.

We want the download to continue but we also want to use our internet for other things, AT THE SAME TIME. thanks.

A Bandwidth Control method was asked for, not a shutoff.

 

upgraded from 7 to 10. youtube videos won't play

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

Provide us with the below details for better clarity on the issue.

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  Which internet browser are you using to play online videos?
  
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  Which video are you referring by “others?”
  
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  Are you using a local or Microsoft user account?
  
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  Are you getting any error on trying to play videos?
  

I suggest you to login using a Microsoft account, in case you are not logged into one and try the below steps and check if it helps,

Step 1: If issue is with Internet explorer, I suggest you to refer this link

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/internet-explorer/videos-dont-work#ie=ie-11

Step 2: Ensure to install any pending updates on the system and restart the computer to check if this helps.

Hope this information is helpful. Please get back with the above details so that we can assist you further, we’ll be glad to assist you.