Windows 10 using too much data

Question

Hi,can you please assist me my windows 10 is ussing too much data and its system that uses a lot of it how do I stop it.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Set your connection as Metered:

https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-configure-mete...

See if this helps!

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

Answer 2

Hey Norman. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 9 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

You can set a Metered Connection which will restrict almost all background services that aren't critical to Windows: https://www.howtogeek.com/226722/how-when-and-w...

Other ways to limit Windows 10 data use are here: https://www.groovypost.com/howto/manage-windows...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

Answer 3

Hi there, thanks for your question.

Here's a Microsoft Support article that outlines instructions to setting your data limit in Windows 10:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402822...

Here are the steps:

• Select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage.
• Under Show settings for, select the network that you want to set a data limit for.
• Select Set limit, choose the Limit type you have for your data plan, enter other limit info, and then select Save.

If you'd like an in-depth article explaining more settings you can configure, please see the below:

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-monitor-and-...

Please let me know if you need further support! Thanks!

Note: Non-Microsoft websites are linked. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

Answer 4

Hi,

Are there any Windows update pending?

When you are connected, type in resmon in Run dialog box, open the Network Tab, take a snip and post in the next reply