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Internet speed increase

Anonymous
2025-02-06T22:44:45+00:00

I want increase my internet speed and performance

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-02-07T10:15:23+00:00

    Hello Godson joseph

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

    To increase your internet speed and performance on Windows, here are a few steps you can try:

    1. Check Your Internet Plan

    Ensure that your current internet plan matches your speed expectations. Contact your ISP if needed.

    1. Restart Your Router

    Power cycle your router to refresh the connection. Unplug it for 30 seconds and plug it back in.

    1. Use a Wired Connection

    Whenever possible, use an Ethernet cable instead of relying on Wi-Fi for more stable and faster speeds.

    1. Update Network Drivers

    Outdated network drivers can slow down performance. Go to Device Manager > Network adapters, right-click your adapter, and select Update driver.

    1. Disable Background Apps

    Close unnecessary applications that may be using up bandwidth. Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), go to the Processes tab, and disable any non-essential tasks.

    1. Change DNS Servers

    Switching to faster DNS servers (like Microsoft DNS, Google DNS or Cloudflare) can reduce page load times.

    • Go to Network & Internet settings > Change adapter options.
    • Right-click your active network and select Properties.
    • Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Use the following DNS server addresses.
      • Microsoft DNS: 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2
      • Google DNS: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
      • Cloudflare DNS: 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1
    1. Disable Wi-Fi Sense (Windows 10/11)

    If you're on Wi-Fi, disable Wi-Fi Sense to prevent your computer from connecting to unsecured networks.

    • Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > Manage Wi-Fi settings.
    • Turn off Connect to suggested open hotspots and Connect to networks shared by my contacts.
    1. Optimize TCP/IP Settings

    You can tweak your TCP/IP settings for optimal performance:

    • Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
    • Run the following commands:
      • netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=normal
      • netsh interface tcp set global rss=enabled
      • netsh interface tcp set global chimney=enabled
    1. Clear Cache and Cookies

    In your web browser, clear the cache and cookies regularly to improve browsing speed.

    Disclaimer: Your browser automatically saves temporary internet files to help pages load faster. Clearing this cache will sometimes fix website issues. Please back up all your personal files first, such as Favorites, to ensure you do not lose data. 

    1. Scan for Malware

    Malware can affect your internet speed. Run a full system scan using Windows Defender or a trusted third-party antivirus.

    1. Disable Large Send Offload (LSO)

    LSO can reduce network speed, especially on high-speed connections. Disable it:

    • Open Device Manager > Network adapters.
    • Right-click your adapter > Properties > Advanced tab.
    • Find Large Send Offload v2 (IPv4) and v6, and set them to Disabled.
    1. Check Router Settings
    • For wireless networks, make sure your router is on the correct frequency band (2.4GHz or 5GHz).
    • Use 5GHz for faster speeds (if your router supports it).

    By following these steps, you should see improvements in your internet speed and performance on Windows.

    Best Regards,

    William.Y | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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