Internet speed

[Rick Settle]

I've been experiencing a problem with internet speed for a couple of years, now. Each day, when I first boot my computer, I check my internet speed using SPEEDTEST. I usually get results of about 50% of maximum for my provider. If I then go to Windows 10 settings and reset the network settings, after the system re-boots, I get 90% to 95% of maximum. It doesn't seem to make any difference whether I use Chrome as my browser or Microsoft Edge, by the end of the day my speed is back down to about 50% of maximum. I can reset the network settings again and the speed goes back up.

Does anyone have any suggestion as to what might be happening?

Thanks

 

[Wolfie]

Hi Rick,

do you have any internet resource hungry apps running in the background?. Do you have any other network devices in your home?, by that I mean things like Smart phones, Smart TV's and other users who also have computers and other IOT devices including "Smart Home" apps?.

 

[Rick Settle]

Yes on all accounts. But, given that, those devices are still there after I reset the Internet connection and the speed stays near maximum for several hours. Usually most of the day.

 

[bassfisher6522]

Open task manager, then check what software is set to run on startup. Turn off what is unnecessary.

 

[davehc]

Also, adding to Wolfie’s post. Any neighbours in reach of you router?

 

[Rick Settle]

Also, adding to Wolfie’s post. Any neighbours in reach of you router?

Both neighbor that are close enough are old aged widows.

 

[Rick Settle]

Open task manager, then check what software is set to run on startup. Turn off what is unnecessary.

How would re-setting my Internet connection affect any start-up programs?

 

[Wolfie]

How would re-setting my Internet connection affect any start-up programs?

There may well be an app that is network resource hungry?. It is advisable to check start up apps nonetheless!.