Windows 10: Is there a way I can reduce high ping in my dorm?

Hello, I have been struggling with high ping in my dorm which has caused problems with gaming, work, and general web-surfing. I generally have decent ping that stays below the 30 mark, but over the past few weeks, it has spiked to 100-150 ms. Network resets, commands in the command prompt, resetting the firewall, and a plethora of other potential solutions have not worked for me. I would also like to add that I am using a Dell G15 Gaming Laptop, and a wired connection with a ethernet cable. I am at a loss for what to do at this point because any potential solution I find is only temporary. I w

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Random High Ping Spikes

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

It sounds like you've already gone through a number of troubleshooting steps to resolve your high ping spikes issue. Since the problem appears to be isolated to your PC, there are a few more things you can check to potentially identify and resolve the issue:

1. Update Network Drivers

Ensure that your network drivers are up-to-date.

1. Open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start button and selecting "Device Manager."
   
2. Expand "Network adapters," right-click your network adapter, and select "Update driver."
   
3. Choose "Search automatically for updated driver software."
   

2. Disable Background Applications

Some background applications can cause high ping spikes by using a significant amount of network bandwidth.

1. Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
   
2. Go to the "Startup" tab and disable unnecessary startup programs.
   
3. Check the "Processes" tab to see if any applications are using excessive network resources and close them if necessary.
   

3. Check for Malware

Malware can cause network issues, including high ping spikes.

1. Run a full system scan with Windows Defender or another reputable antivirus software.
   

4. Adjust Power Settings

Sometimes power settings can affect network performance.

1. Open Control Panel and go to "Hardware and Sound" > "Power Options."
   
2. Select "High performance" as your power plan.
   

5. Disable Network Throttling Index

Windows sometimes throttles network performance to prioritize other tasks.

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog, type regedit, and press Enter.
   
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Multimedia\SystemProfile.
   
3. In the right pane, double-click on NetworkThrottlingIndex.
   
4. Set the value to FFFFFFFF (8 Fs) and click OK.
   
5. Restart your computer.
   

6. Use Ethernet Connection

If you're using Wi-Fi, try using an Ethernet connection to see if it resolves the issue.

7. Check Router Settings

Ensure that your router is properly configured and that QoS (Quality of Service) settings are not limiting your PC's bandwidth.

8. Disable Large Send Offload (LSO)

Disabling LSO can sometimes resolve high ping issues.

1. Open Device Manager and expand "Network adapters."
   
2. Right-click your network adapter and select "Properties."
   
3. Go to the "Advanced" tab.
   
4. Select "Large Send Offload V2 (IPv4)" and set it to "Disabled."
   
5. Select "Large Send Offload V2 (IPv6)" and set it to "Disabled."
   
6. Click OK and restart your computer.
   

9. Contact ISP

If none of the above steps work, there might be an issue with your ISP's routing to your specific PC. Contact your ISP for further assistance.

By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the high ping spikes on your PC. If the problem persists, it might be worth checking for any hardware issues with your network adapter or considering a professional diagnostic.

Let me know if you need further assistance.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

High ping

Hi,

I'm Rodrigo and I'll help you.

This is happening because you are probably connecting to an Australian server to play with your friend. Due to the long distance, it leads to a high latency (ping), Since you said it only happens when playing with him, that is the cause.

There are some services you can use to force better routes and reduce the ping, (If you are playing on PC) like NoPing, ExitLAg, and WTFast, but they are paid with a free trial.

 

Windows 10 High Ping on Games

Is it before the CSGO update or after. Lots of people are reporting this issue after the update. They are saying that the new update has messed up the routing or something. I would suggest to try connection optimizer like Kill Ping. It will bypass all the
nodes in between and directly connect you to game server.

But first do these steps given in the guide for CSGO

How to Solve High Ping Issues in CS:GO