Windows 10: Inconsistent speedtest.net results (slow in Firefox and Chrome)

Discus and support Inconsistent speedtest.net results (slow in Firefox and Chrome) in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I've been thinking my HP laptop was a bit sluggish lately. After the latest Windows 10 updates, I ensured all drivers are up to data, had clear out,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Boulder, Jul 19, 2018.

  1. BOULDER
    Boulder Win User

    Inconsistent speedtest.net results (slow in Firefox and Chrome)


    I've been thinking my HP laptop was a bit sluggish lately. After the latest Windows 10 updates, I ensured all drivers are up to data, had clear out, deleted cookies and cache etc. Ran superantispyware, malwarebytes and ccleaner. All clear. I then ran speedtest.net in Firefox and also Chrome which I both use. I was getting about 30 Mbps download speeds. My package is for 100 Mbps. I then ran the test in Edge (which I don't normally use) and this gives 110 Mbps. I then ran the Windows 10 Speedtest app, this also gives 110 Mbps. I have run firefox in safe mode, switched hardware acceleration options etc, nothing changes. Have even done a full settings reset in Firefox. Everything is set for System no proxy details. Wired ethernet. Nothing else running at the time. Is there a reason/solution why Chrome and Firefox seem slow on the laptop? I have a similar setup on my desktop and this gives me 110 Mbps across all 3 browsers. Any ideas? Thanks.


    EDIT to add; If I start Firefox by "Run as administrator" I get about 70 Mbps. So Better than 30 but still not 100+. It's WIndows 10 Home and I am an administrator so don't know why this makes any difference but maybe it adds some clues?

    :)
     
    Boulder, Jul 19, 2018
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  2. MELVIS
    Melvis Win User

    Firefox or Chrome in Linux?

    Chrome hands down, Firefox works fine but its slow, and Opera is the same.
     
    Melvis, Jul 19, 2018
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  3. THEHUNTER
    TheHunter Win User
    Explorer, Chrome or Firefox ?

    IE11 has adblock easy list too.

    ie http://www.iegallery.com/en-us/trackingprotectionlists


    Altohugh my no1 is still FF, the only thing that kinda sucks is it doesnt have full 1080p 60fps support @html5 (max 720p), IE11 plays that fine np.
     
    TheHunter, Jul 19, 2018
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  4. MARKLAFRANCE
    MarkLaFrance Win User

    Inconsistent speedtest.net results (slow in Firefox and Chrome)

    Windows 10 - Chrome and firefox are not working

    This helped me with Chrome but not with Firefox.

    I opened Control Panel>Troubleshooting>Programs>Advanced, Run as Administrator and then went through the steps. My problem was the Chrome wouldn't start at all, so I went through the steps and it asks what program you're having problems with, I chose Google
    Chrome, it'll go through a short diagnostic and then give you the option of Troubleshoot Program & then it gives a list of problems. I chose the first one: This program worked in earlier versions.... then click next, I clicked Windows 7, then next and it did
    it's little fix. I tested and Chrome opened up just fine.

    No such luck for Firefox, though.
     
    MarkLaFrance, Jul 19, 2018
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