Windows 10: Random High Ping Spikes

Recently i have started experiencing large inconsistencies with my internet on my PC. This is mainly effecting my download speed and ping. Currently the issue can be resolved by resetting my PC up to 10 times before it eventually starts to work as it should. I have purchased a new new wifi adapter as well as ran all the troubleshoot options listed in the comments here with the exception of factory resetting my PC. Nothing as of yet has fixed the issuehttps://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/random-high-ping-spikes/60415630-17ff-41e2-ad03-0faeb8a7b0daBelow is a screenshot of what i

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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

 

Random High Ping Spikes

So, I decided due to other issues I was having, and low storage space to reset my PC. The issue was solved that way, I'm no longer experiencing random ping spikes.

 

Random Ping Spikes

As of two days ago, I have been getting random ping spikes. I have done speed tests, and get normal speeds, but when I ping my router or other sites, such as Google.com, Ill have random spikes of up to 400ms. It will be a stable 1ms when I ping my router, but will randomly spike to ~400ms at random intervals. Any help is appreciated. I can supply any screenshots if necessary.