Sudden Internet Speed Drop

y0himba said:

Believe it or not, I fixed it using another post from these forums. I cannot remember the exact post, I have been up all night troubleshooting and read so much...anyway, here is the fix:

Disclaimer: Messing about in the registry can brick your system. That being said, you do this at your own risk. I am not responsible if you accidentally impregnate your neighbor's cat, or blow up the microwave, or brick your computer.

1. Download the .reg files attached to this post. They are the Winsock settings from a fresh install of Windows 10, and will work on 32 or 64 bit versions of Windows.
2. Hit Win Key + R to bring up the RUN dialog. Type 'regedit.exe' in the box, no quotes.
3. Use the > arrows to browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >SYSTEM >CurrentControlSet >Services
4. Scroll down until you see folders labeled Winsock and Winsock2
5. Right click the Winsock folder and choose 'Export' Do the same for Winsock2. Name them Winsock_original.reg and Winsock2_original.reg. Save them in an easy place to get to. You have just backed up these keys in case something goes wrong.
6. Close the registry editor.
7. Double click Winsock.reg and merge it into the registry. Do the same for Winsock2.reg. They are attached to this post.
8. Reboot once or maybe twice.

POOF. Fixed. I am now downloading at 220mb.

If anything goes wrong, just repeat the above steps, but after deleting the keys, double click Winsock_original.reg and merge it, then do the same for Winsock2_original.reg, and reboot again. This will restore it back to the original entries. Again, this is done at your own risk, mmmmkay?

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IT WORKED OMG! I tried so much, even bought new net switch! Nobody could help me, exept you! Thank you so much!

y0himba said:

Believe it or not, I fixed it using another post from these forums. I cannot remember the exact post, I have been up all night troubleshooting and read so much...anyway, here is the fix:

Disclaimer: Messing about in the registry can brick your system. That being said, you do this at your own risk. I am not responsible if you accidentally impregnate your neighbor's cat, or blow up the microwave, or brick your computer.

1. Download the .reg files attached to this post. They are the Winsock settings from a fresh install of Windows 10, and will work on 32 or 64 bit versions of Windows.
2. Hit Win Key + R to bring up the RUN dialog. Type 'regedit.exe' in the box, no quotes.
3. Use the > arrows to browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >SYSTEM >CurrentControlSet >Services
4. Scroll down until you see folders labeled Winsock and Winsock2
5. Right click the Winsock folder and choose 'Export' Do the same for Winsock2. Name them Winsock_original.reg and Winsock2_original.reg. Save them in an easy place to get to. You have just backed up these keys in case something goes wrong.
6. Close the registry editor.
7. Double click Winsock.reg and merge it into the registry. Do the same for Winsock2.reg. They are attached to this post.
8. Reboot once or maybe twice.

POOF. Fixed. I am now downloading at 220mb.

If anything goes wrong, just repeat the above steps, but after deleting the keys, double click Winsock_original.reg and merge it, then do the same for Winsock2_original.reg, and reboot again. This will restore it back to the original entries. Again, this is done at your own risk, mmmmkay?

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I tryed this but no fix..same problem with dropping down downlaod speed..then i try turn on Mobile Hotspot on Windows 10 and when i TURN ON speed is FULL Download speed..when i turn off speed drop on 50 kb/s WTF is this?

I fixed download speed with turning hotspot ? lol

I recently had Fios Gb installed and never reached speeds over 200-220 Mbps. Did this and now get 476/469 down/up! Tried many other solutions and none worked--Thanks! Will keep this on the PC if needed again.

Hey guys I tried this and it didn't help me and in my case problem was windows and store updates which following instructions limited their background behavior:

settings >> network & internet >> data usage >> background data >> enable to "Always"

It's funny because i messed with registry many times and this solved the problem! :)

y0himba said:

Believe it or not, I fixed it using another post from these forums. I cannot remember the exact post, I have been up all night troubleshooting and read so much...anyway, here is the fix:

Disclaimer: Messing about in the registry can brick your system. That being said, you do this at your own risk. I am not responsible if you accidentally impregnate your neighbor's cat, or blow up the microwave, or brick your computer.

1. Download the .reg files attached to this post. They are the Winsock settings from a fresh install of Windows 10, and will work on 32 or 64 bit versions of Windows.
2. Hit Win Key + R to bring up the RUN dialog. Type 'regedit.exe' in the box, no quotes.
3. Use the > arrows to browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >SYSTEM >CurrentControlSet >Services
4. Scroll down until you see folders labeled Winsock and Winsock2
5. Right click the Winsock folder and choose 'Export' Do the same for Winsock2. Name them Winsock_original.reg and Winsock2_original.reg. Save them in an easy place to get to. You have just backed up these keys in case something goes wrong.
6. Close the registry editor.
7. Double click Winsock.reg and merge it into the registry. Do the same for Winsock2.reg. They are attached to this post.
8. Reboot once or maybe twice.

POOF. Fixed. I am now downloading at 220mb.

If anything goes wrong, just repeat the above steps, but after deleting the keys, double click Winsock_original.reg and merge it, then do the same for Winsock2_original.reg, and reboot again. This will restore it back to the original entries. Again, this is done at your own risk, mmmmkay?

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Just wanted to say it actually worked for me. 4/20/2019 from 0.45mbs to 100.00+mbs thanks allot

y0himba said:

Believe it or not, I fixed it using another post from these forums. I cannot remember the exact post, I have been up all night troubleshooting and read so much...anyway, here is the fix:

Disclaimer: Messing about in the registry can brick your system. That being said, you do this at your own risk. I am not responsible if you accidentally impregnate your neighbor's cat, or blow up the microwave, or brick your computer.

1. Download the .reg files attached to this post. They are the Winsock settings from a fresh install of Windows 10, and will work on 32 or 64 bit versions of Windows.
2. Hit Win Key + R to bring up the RUN dialog. Type 'regedit.exe' in the box, no quotes.
3. Use the > arrows to browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >SYSTEM >CurrentControlSet >Services
4. Scroll down until you see folders labeled Winsock and Winsock2
5. Right click the Winsock folder and choose 'Export' Do the same for Winsock2. Name them Winsock_original.reg and Winsock2_original.reg. Save them in an easy place to get to. You have just backed up these keys in case something goes wrong.
6. Close the registry editor.
7. Double click Winsock.reg and merge it into the registry. Do the same for Winsock2.reg. They are attached to this post.
8. Reboot once or maybe twice.

POOF. Fixed. I am now downloading at 220mb.

If anything goes wrong, just repeat the above steps, but after deleting the keys, double click Winsock_original.reg and merge it, then do the same for Winsock2_original.reg, and reboot again. This will restore it back to the original entries. Again, this is done at your own risk, mmmmkay?

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A full 3 years later and this solution is still a life-saver. I joined the forums just to say thank you as this solved my problem as well . In my case I was getting ~200 Mbps downloads on one Windows 10 system in my house, but all of my other wired machines were hitting 750-950 Mbps download on my new Gig internet connection.

I was pulling my hair out trying to figure out what was wrong, and right after applying the two registry files I rebooted and voila! Full speed downloads. Thank you for taking the time to post your solution. May good karma find you in the future!

y0himba said:

Believe it or not, I fixed it using another post from these forums. I cannot remember the exact post, I have been up all night troubleshooting and read so much...anyway, here is the fix:

Disclaimer: Messing about in the registry can brick your system. That being said, you do this at your own risk. I am not responsible if you accidentally impregnate your neighbor's cat, or blow up the microwave, or brick your computer.

1. Download the .reg files attached to this post. They are the Winsock settings from a fresh install of Windows 10, and will work on 32 or 64 bit versions of Windows.
2. Hit Win Key + R to bring up the RUN dialog. Type 'regedit.exe' in the box, no quotes.
3. Use the > arrows to browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >SYSTEM >CurrentControlSet >Services
4. Scroll down until you see folders labeled Winsock and Winsock2
5. Right click the Winsock folder and choose 'Export' Do the same for Winsock2. Name them Winsock_original.reg and Winsock2_original.reg. Save them in an easy place to get to. You have just backed up these keys in case something goes wrong.
6. Close the registry editor.
7. Double click Winsock.reg and merge it into the registry. Do the same for Winsock2.reg. They are attached to this post.
8. Reboot once or maybe twice.

POOF. Fixed. I am now downloading at 220mb.

If anything goes wrong, just repeat the above steps, but after deleting the keys, double click Winsock_original.reg and merge it, then do the same for Winsock2_original.reg, and reboot again. This will restore it back to the original entries. Again, this is done at your own risk, mmmmkay?

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Thank you, sir! I was having the exact same issue. Followed your instructions and my speeds went from 10mbs back up to 231mbps. Totally awesome! Thank you again!

This fixed my PC slow internet. The problem I was having: After a reboot, the internet would be ok, 230mbps download. After about five minutes the download speed would be about 30mbps. This was driving me crazy for months.
Exporting the old Winsock.reg and Winsock2.reg, and then merging the ones I downloaded fixed it! I know this is an old thread, but still works today!
Thanks!

y0himba said:

Believe it or not, I fixed it using another post from these forums. I cannot remember the exact post, I have been up all night troubleshooting and read so much...anyway, here is the fix:

Disclaimer: Messing about in the registry can brick your system. That being said, you do this at your own risk. I am not responsible if you accidentally impregnate your neighbor's cat, or blow up the microwave, or brick your computer.

1. Download the .reg files attached to this post. They are the Winsock settings from a fresh install of Windows 10, and will work on 32 or 64 bit versions of Windows.
2. Hit Win Key + R to bring up the RUN dialog. Type 'regedit.exe' in the box, no quotes.
3. Use the > arrows to browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >SYSTEM >CurrentControlSet >Services
4. Scroll down until you see folders labeled Winsock and Winsock2
5. Right click the Winsock folder and choose 'Export' Do the same for Winsock2. Name them Winsock_original.reg and Winsock2_original.reg. Save them in an easy place to get to. You have just backed up these keys in case something goes wrong.
6. Close the registry editor.
7. Double click Winsock.reg and merge it into the registry. Do the same for Winsock2.reg. They are attached to this post.
8. Reboot once or maybe twice.

POOF. Fixed. I am now downloading at 220mb.

If anything goes wrong, just repeat the above steps, but after deleting the keys, double click Winsock_original.reg and merge it, then do the same for Winsock2_original.reg, and reboot again. This will restore it back to the original entries. Again, this is done at your own risk, mmmmkay?

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Just wanted to say that this worked for me as well. Was wracking my brain for an answer for ages! no idea what this did but it clearly works for some people. Really appreaciate the help!