New
#1
Inconsistent speedtest.net results (slow in Firefox and Chrome)
I've been thinking my HP laptop was a bit sluggish lately. After the latest Windows 10 updates, I ensured all drivers are up to data, had clear out, deleted cookies and cache etc. Ran superantispyware, malwarebytes and ccleaner. All clear. I then ran speedtest.net in Firefox and also Chrome which I both use. I was getting about 30 Mbps download speeds. My package is for 100 Mbps. I then ran the test in Edge (which I don't normally use) and this gives 110 Mbps. I then ran the Windows 10 Speedtest app, this also gives 110 Mbps. I have run firefox in safe mode, switched hardware acceleration options etc, nothing changes. Have even done a full settings reset in Firefox. Everything is set for System no proxy details. Wired ethernet. Nothing else running at the time. Is there a reason/solution why Chrome and Firefox seem slow on the laptop? I have a similar setup on my desktop and this gives me 110 Mbps across all 3 browsers. Any ideas? Thanks.
EDIT to add; If I start Firefox by "Run as administrator" I get about 70 Mbps. So Better than 30 but still not 100+. It's WIndows 10 Home and I am an administrator so don't know why this makes any difference but maybe it adds some clues?