How Can I Improve The Internet On My Laptop??

[Gizmonster]

Quite recently I've noticed my laptop becoming a bit laggy, so I've done the usual things to help try and identify the culprit.

I've reset my router - that didn't help.  My missus' laptop seems to be okay, so I'm guessing that the problem is with my laptop rather than the internet connection itself.

I've rebooted my laptop a zillion times - no help.

I've done a virus/malware check - nothing found.

I've cleared all of my browsing data - no help.

I'm using Chrome, but I just tried using Edge and that's just as bad.

I've flushed the DNS - no difference.

I've reset the tcp/ip stack - no difference.

I'm running out of ideas now .... any advice please??

[brainiac]

Get Chris round :)

[Buenchico]

Which version of Windows?

[Gizmonster]

////  Get Chris round :)  ////

 

I'm waiting for his input lol  :P

[Gizmonster]

Win 10

[Buenchico]

>>> "Get Chris round"

It's a bit late for first-footing, isn't it?  Anyway, I've not got any coal 😊

Start by running CHKDSK:
Type cmd into the Windows search box.
Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run As Administrator.
Type chkdsk and hit Enter.

That might find and fix any relevant problems.  If not, it's probably time to reset Windows:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/give-your-pc-a-fresh-start-0ef73740-b927-549b-b7c9-e6f2b48d275e

[Buenchico]

One more thought:
Try opening Task Manager to see what processes are running on your laptop  and the resources that they're.  It's not unknown, for example, for the updating process of anti-virus software to 'get stuck in a loop', thereby hogging nearly all of a computer's resources.

[Gizmonster]

Cheers for the reply   :)

I'd already run the Task Manager and that seemed fine.

For some reason, it does seem to be okay this morning .... maybe it just needed a nice long rest overnight lol  :P

If the problem persists, I'll try and reset Windows.

[barry1010]

I'm a big fan of resetting Windows especially as I can choose to keep my files and personal data.  Not like the old days when you were more of less back to factory settings.