Windows 10: Really slow downloads after changing DNS to Google/cloudflare

Discus and support Really slow downloads after changing DNS to Google/cloudflare in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Windows updates, ms store updates as well as any download in general is awfully slow after changing DNS. Issue persists even after a clean install.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by ShanOG, Oct 15, 2023.

  1. SHANOG
    ShanOG Win User

    Really slow downloads after changing DNS to Google/cloudflare


    Windows updates, ms store updates as well as any download in general is awfully slow after changing DNS. Issue persists even after a clean install. I've reinstalled my network drivers too.Some things I've tried:sfc /scannowdism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth no corruptions foundReset network settingsipconfig /flushdnsOS: Windows 11

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    ShanOG, Oct 15, 2023
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  2. REJZOR
    RejZoR Win User

    Cloudfare, Quad9, Google, OPEN - the DNS wars!

    Extensive list of DNS services:
    Secure DNS servers

    Keeping it updated for 4 years now. Currently, Cloudflare DNS holds the crown in 2 departments, performance and privacy. Stay away from Google though. It's an option, but I wouldn't recommend it.
     
    RejZoR, Oct 15, 2023
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  3. LYNX29
    lynx29 Win User
    Cloudfare, Quad9, Google, OPEN - the DNS wars!

    thank you kindly, I feel much more confident now switching to Cloudflare. ALL HAIL! REZJOR!
     
    lynx29, Oct 15, 2023
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  4. REDDICE
    reddice Win User

    Really slow downloads after changing DNS to Google/cloudflare

    New Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 fastest, privacy-first consumer DNS service

    I have been using OpenDNS for years. I tried Google DNS but it is overrated and slower. Really got tired of all the so called fixes for slow downloads and streaming just use Google DNS. I am still hesitant to try Cloudflare. Does it display an ad ridden page for a false address.
     
    reddice, Oct 15, 2023
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