Please check with Task Manager, which app/process is consuming more network.
If it is third-party app, try removing the app.
If it is system process, run sfc /scannow command in admin Command Prompt.
Hope this helps!
How to stop background data consuming in laptop
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mohan phani
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Sir, My data is consuming in laptop background. How to stop. RegardsPhani
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity
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mohan phani 20 Reputation points
2025-11-21T06:11:30.7633333+00:00 Sir, I don't how to check the task manager which app is consuming data. Please explain
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mohan phani 20 Reputation points
2025-11-25T10:50:16.2533333+00:00 Sir please provide the solution
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Kapil Arya 36,411 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2025-11-21T05:16:31.7266667+00:00