The most common reason is the Windows Auto-Tuning feature, which can cause problems with some routers. Other reasons include background services like Windows Update, Delivery Optimization, and data collection (telemetry)
1. Disable Peer-to-Peer Updates.
P2P, or Peer to Peer, is a technology introduced by Microsoft to transfer Windows Update to other computers over the internet and even on the local network. According to the affected users, this feature consumes high bandwidth from the internet to deliver Windows updates to another computer, which might not be ideal if you have a minimal data plan.
2. Modify the Network Bandwidth Settings.
Windows 10 reserves maximum bandwidth from the internet. According to calculations, Windows reserves approximately 20 percent, which means that the remaining 80 percent is available for users. However, you can customize network bandwidth settings by enabling the limit reservable bandwidth option, which will limit maximum bandwidth for crucial tasks.
3. Close the Running Background Applications.
If your computer runs multiple programs while you are not using them, it can consume high bandwidth and drain your battery. Make sure to close any unnecessary applications running in the background when you require high bandwidth from your internet.
4. Disable Windows Auto-Tuning.
Windows Auto-Tuning was designed to enhance the performance of applications. Windows Auto-Tuning receives TCP data over the network to enable efficient data transfer. As it turns out, slow internet can be caused by the enabled Windows Auto-Tuning feature.
5. Disable Large Send Offload.
LSO, or Large Send Offload, is a technique used to improve network performance. However, it allows background processes to consume a high bandwidth of the internet, which might cause slow internet. LSO, or Large Send Offload, is a technique used to improve network performance. However, it allows background processes to consume a high bandwidth of the internet, which might cause slow internet.
6. Use an Open-Source DNS.
An automatic DNS is set by default in Windows. There is nothing to do with the DNS to improve network performance. However, the DNS is not directly related to how fast your browser loads web pages, but it can have an indirect effect. So, we can potentially boost internet speed to browse the web even faster than before.
7. Reinstall the Network Drivers.
If the above methods fail to fix the slow internet problem, it might be related to the network drivers. The network driver can easily become corrupted or defective; you may need to reinstall it in order to fix this issue.
8. Temporarily Disable Antivirus.
Windows Defender often causes slow internet speeds. According to affected users, the slow internet issue can be resolved by disabling Windows Defender. Although we do not recommend disabling Windows Defender, you can temporarily disable it to see if this fixes the problem or not.
9. Reset the Network Settings.
If the issue has not been resolved yet, try resetting the network settings. This action will reinstall the network adapters, and all the settings you applied to the network will be set to default. Resetting the network settings will fix the issue if a corrupted network adapter is causing slow internet speed.
10. Repair System Files using Commands.
Another way to resolve the slow internet problem is by running commands that will repair any corruption in Windows, which causes slow internet. Below are the commands that will help to repair Windows:
11. Uninstall Microsoft OneNote.
Most people use Microsoft Office to do their work but also need Microsoft OneNote. According to users, running Microsoft OneNote for no reason can slow down internet speed. We recommend deleting it from your computer, as it aids in improving network performance.
