Windows 10: why does my pc lag whenever I get onto a game?

whenever I open a game my ping spikes and goes to sometimes 1000 ping or more. its only when i open a game too, I'm pretty sure it's a pc problem because my brother whenever he plays on his pc it doesn't lag.

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Card games lagging!

Hi Helena,

If it's an online game, the lag issue may have been caused by your Internet connection. It can also occur due to the game server issue. We'll need to gather a bit more information to better identify what's causing this. Kindly answer the following:

• Have you made any changes prior to this issue?
• What card game are you having issues with?
• Is the issue the same with other games?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far to resolve the issue?

Meanwhile, if the card game you're playing is downloaded from Windows Store, we suggest running the
Windows apps troubleshooter. The apps troubleshooter can help resolve issues with games and applications downloaded from Windows Store.

Regards.

 

Random lag spikes

Hi,

We would like to know more about your lag issue:

• What browser are you using when you experience a lag?
• Does the lag occur in a particular game?

In the meantime, we suggest you run the System Maintenance troubleshooter. Here are the steps:

• Press Windows Key + X.
• Click on Control Panel.
• Select Troubleshooting.
• On the left pane, click on View All.
• Click on System Maintenance to run the troubleshooter.

Looking forward to your response.

 

Game and GameSound lagging with xbox and ps4 controller on pc

Hi Gintoki. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

Since it's happening with both controllers but not keyboard the problem could be the controllers, but just as likely it could be other causes of lagging in games we can go over first:

1) Try these fixes for Windows 10 lag during gaming:

https://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/how-to-fix-lag-...



https://www.pocket-lint.com/laptops/news/pc-gam...

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/how-t...

https://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/slow-game...

https://www.techanimate.com/why-is-my-gaming-pc...



https://www.howtogeek.com/142193/htg-explains-w...

3 Ways to Reduce Game Lag - wikiHow

https://www.gigaclear.com/blog/how-reduce-lag-a...





2) If the above steps don't help then go over this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

Start with Step 4 to turn off Startup freeloaders which can conflict and cause issues, then Step 7 to check for infection the most thorough way, then step 10 to check for damaged System Files, and also Step 16 to test a new Local Admin account. Then continue with the other steps to go over your install most thoroughly.

3) Update your drivers and BIOS/UEFI firmware from PC or motherboard maker's Support Downloads web page, using the full model number, Serial Number or Dell Service Tag on sticker. Compare the latest drivers available for download with the ones presently installed in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start button. Make sure you have the latest BIOS or UEFI firmware, Chipset, Display (Video), Sound, USB3, Bluetooth, Network and all other drivers, or else download and install the latest now.

Updating drivers from the Device Manager or Windows Update is rarely enough. The most basic thing we need to learn to maintain a PC is keep the latest manufacturer's drivers installed from their Support Downloads web page.

4) If nothing else works then do a Repair Install, by installing Media Creation Tool, open tool and choose to Upgrade Now. This reinstalls Windows while keeping files, programs and most settings in place, is the most stable method to advance to the latest version, and solves most problems. https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/software-downlo...



If none of those help then we'll move on to try fixes for Xbox and PS4 controllers, also other hardware tests.

Report back results for each step so I know what else to suggest.

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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