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Internet lag spikes and updating wifi driver from realtek

Anonymous
2021-09-16T19:24:17+00:00

So a while ago, I was trying to fix my internet connection because I was not able to run certain programs smoothly which is extremely infuriating for a college student learning via zoom. One of the solutions that I found was to install the latest version of the wifi driver from the manufacturer's website and it worked.... for a couple of days. After two or three days, the same issue would come back and I would have to roll back and update the driver over and over again. I have tried various methods including connecting through a cable to my router and updating windows. Are there any other PERMANENT solutions to fixing periodic lag spikes other than updating/rolling back the wifi driver? Any form of assistance would be highly appreciated.

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  1. franco d'esaro 24,991 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2021-09-19T07:42:11+00:00

    Do you have a desktop PC or laptop? Try to temporarily uninstall Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.3530.0 then try again to connect first via network cable and then via Wi-FI and see if the situation improves.

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  2. franco d'esaro 24,991 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2021-09-16T19:47:16+00:00

    Hi shin1050 ,

    try to reset network connections: Open PowerShell or CMD and run as administrator, copy and paste the following commands by pressing enter at the end of each command line:

    netsh winsock reset

    netsh int ip reset

    netsh advfirewall reset

    netsh winhttp>reset proxy

    ipconfig /release

    ipconfig /renew

    ipconfig /flushdns

    Restart the computer at the end of all commands.

    If the problem persists, try these steps:

    Settings> Network and Internet> Status, click Network Reset on the right side, follow the instructions.

    Specify the version and build of Windows 10 and Firewall / Antivirus in use.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-09-18T18:40:27+00:00

    Yes, I have now updated to the latest version of windows and it seems like the lag spikes are still there.

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  4. franco d'esaro 24,991 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2021-09-18T07:51:52+00:00

    Hi,

    your system is out of date.

    First of all I suggest you update Windows 10 to the latest version 21H1, many problems are solved automatically by simply updating the Operating System.

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-09-18T02:25:42+00:00

    Thanks for the reply. I tried inputting the statements into cmd with admin and nothing seemed to change. I also reset my network several times with no success either. Im currently using the windows firewall/antivirus

    Here are my windows specs:

    Edition Windows 10 Home

    Version 20H2

    Installed on ‎9/‎2/‎2021

    OS build 19042.1237

    Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.3530.0

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