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In my pc windows 11 when I connected to wifi my data is finishing very fastly so i check the data usage in settings it shows system is using more with very quickly i am not unable to use my data my whole data is finishing for this system. I also tried by

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2025-11-22T04:18:32.96+00:00

In my pc windows 11 when I connected to wifi my data is finishing very fastly so i check the data usage in settings it shows system is using more with very quickly i am not unable to use my data my whole data is finishing for this system. I also tried by 'on' the metered connection and also disabled the 'Background Intelligent Transfer service properties' and 'windows update' in services but it no use still my data is finishing quickly. So please give solution to this problem

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  1. Francisco Montilla 30,620 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-11-22T05:00:32.8733333+00:00

    Hello,

    The fix that actually sticks is to make Windows enforce a data limit on that Wi‑Fi and force background data to be restricted all the time. This reduces the System traffic without breaking Windows.

    Open Settings. Go to Network and internet > Data usage. At the top pick your current Wi‑Fi from the drop‑down. Click Enter limit, set your monthly or one‑time cap and its reset date, then Save.

    Still on the same page, under Background data change it to Always. Keep that Wi‑Fi set as Metered, which you already did. Restart the PC or toggle Wi‑Fi off and on. Now stay on Settings > Network and internet > Data usage for 10 to 15 minutes to confirm that System stops growing quickly. When you are on an unlimited connection, temporarily switch Background data to Never and let updates complete, then set it back to Always before using your limited hotspot again.

    You do not need to disable services. Leaving Windows Update and Background Intelligent Transfer Service at their defaults keeps Windows healthy. If you changed them earlier, set BITS to Manual and Windows Update to Manual or Automatic, then restart.

    If System still climbs fast after this, tell me roughly how many MB it adds in 10 minutes and I will guide you to the next step.

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  2. Q&A Assist
    2025-11-22T04:18:51.31+00:00
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    To address the issue of high data usage on your Windows 11 PC, consider the following steps:

    1. Check Data Usage by Apps: Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage. Here, you can see which apps are consuming the most data. You can limit or restrict data usage for specific apps if necessary.
    2. Set a Metered Connection: Since you mentioned you have already set a metered connection, ensure that it is properly configured. This setting should limit background data usage by Windows and apps. You can find this option under Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > your network > Set as metered connection.
    3. Disable Background Apps: You can prevent apps from running in the background. Go to Settings > Privacy > Background apps and turn off the apps that you do not want to run in the background.
    4. Adjust Windows Update Settings: Although you've disabled the Background Intelligent Transfer Service, ensure that Windows Update is set to only download updates over Wi-Fi. You can check this in Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Advanced options.
    5. Disable Automatic Syncing: If you are using any cloud services (like OneDrive), consider disabling automatic syncing or limiting the amount of data synced.
    6. Review Network Services: You can also manage network service controls to minimize connections from Windows to Microsoft services. For more information, refer to the settings available for Windows 10 and Windows 11.

    By following these steps, you should be able to manage and reduce the data consumption on your Windows 11 PC effectively.

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