Windows 10: Slow internet

Discus and support Slow internet in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; My internet was working fine up until about two weeks ago. Since then my internet has slowed down to a crawl. I have done a few different speed tests... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Fonz72, May 16, 2021.

  1. Fonz72 Win User

    Slow internet


    My internet was working fine up until about two weeks ago. Since then my internet has slowed down to a crawl. I have done a few different speed tests and get varying results. Below are two I just ran. One is using speednet the other is from the Xfinity speed test. I have tried using both my ethernet and wi-fi connections but get the similar results. I've powered down both my router and modem and have occasionally gotten better result but they only last for a 1/2 a day to a day. I am not sure what else to try. Not sure if the problem is my modem, router, or computer. I have a Ne

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    Fonz72, May 16, 2021
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  2. WIN10 internet SLOW!!!!!!!

    Hello William,

    We realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with slow Internet Connection. We will certainly help you.

    • Have you installed all pending Windows updates?
    • Have you tried connecting to some other Internet connection and check if the same issue occurs?

    We suggest you to connect your system to some other network and check if the same slow Internet connection issue persists. If no then there must be issue with your Internet connection.

    Further you can try performing the steps from the link below and check if it helps:

    Fix network connection issues

    Let us know the status of the issue. We will be happy to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Sangeeta Sarkar, May 16, 2021
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  3. mbmeadows Win User
    Constant script errors and slow loading pages in 10 internet explorer 11

    I have done the steps listed above. They have not helped and I am still getting constant script errors, along with slow loading pages. Are there any other suggestions?
     
    mbmeadows, May 16, 2021
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  4. Slow internet

    Slow Internet Issue

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand the difficulties that you are facing with internet lag in your laptop and in order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.



    • What is the make and model of the laptop?
    • What is the Windows 10 version and Build installed? (Type winver in Windows search/Run command)
    • What type of internet connection are you using (wired/wireless)?
    • Are you facing lag issue with any other device like a smart phone or a different laptop to the same network?
    • Do you face the same issue connecting the Laptop to a different network?
    • Did you try connecting the laptop using an Ethernet cable?


    Meanwhile, we would suggest you to perform the steps as mentioned in this article:

    Fix network connection issues in Windows
    and let us know the end result.



    As an additional information, you can refer this article:

    Why is my Internet connection so slow?


    Note: This article is for Windows 7, but it holds good for Windows 10



    We await your response.



    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, May 16, 2021
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