Windows 10: Same computer different download speed by username

Issue:

Download speeds under one login name are about 1/2 of all other names. This happened after a windows 10 update.



If I log in under username-1 my download speeds are about 18 MB/s. This is the main account. Log in under any other username (same computer) and download speeds are about 30 MB/s (my max).



Things I have tried:

1. Updated drivers

2. Flushed DNS

4. Restored then re-accomplished latest windows 10 update

4.a. Doing this fixed an issue with the search function being blacked out

4.b. Did not fix the download speed issue

5. Release/renew IP

6. Ran built in trouble shooter (ran again under admin)

7. Ran Advanced System 12 internet speed optimizer

8. Said some ugly words about Windows 10 auto updates

9. Used command: netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled

10. Tried Win+R gpedit.msc but said could not find gpedit.msc

Thanks in advance for any suggestions beyond those above.

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Same computer different download speed by username

Issue:

Download speeds under one login name are about 1/2 of all other names. This happened after a windows 10 update.



If I log in under username-1 my download speeds are about 18 MB/s. This is the main account. Log in under any other username (same computer) and download speeds are about 30 MB/s (my max).



Things I have tried:

1. Updated drivers

2. Flushed DNS

4. Restored then re-accomplished latest windows 10 update

4.a. Doing this fixed an issue with the search function being blacked out

4.b. Did not fix the download speed issue

5. Release/renew IP

6. Ran built in trouble shooter (ran again under admin)

7. Ran Advanced System 12 internet speed optimizer

8. Said some ugly words about Windows 10 auto updates

9. Used command: netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled

10. Tried Win+R gpedit.msc but said could not find gpedit.msc

Thanks in advance for any suggestions beyond those above.

 

Different download speeds in Users

Hi Richard,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Share this information to assist you better.

• Do you get same download speed every time your wife login?
• Since when are you facing this issue?
• Have you tried any troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue?
• Is it Microsoft Account or Local Account?

I suspect this might have caused due to some corruption in the Account.

Hence, I suggest you to run the Microsoft Account troubleshooter and check if it helps.

The Microsoft Account Troubleshooter scans a Windows 10 system for issues and repairs problems that are found in relation to your Microsoft Account.

http://download.microsoft.com/downl...B-A23B-5C3A6B5974E3/microsoftaccounts.diagcab

Hope this helps, if the issue is unresolved get back to us. We will be glad to assist you.

 

Slow Download Speed

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft forums.

• I would suggest you to test the speed using any of the speed test website or app to confirm the upload and download speed.
• I also suggest you to reset the wireless router to check if that helps.
  
• You may plug in the Ethernet cable if available and check the speed.
  

Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you