My computer's running fast again?
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Open an elevated command prompt.
In this prompt type ipconfig /flushdns hit Enter
Run speedtest.
In this prompt type ipconfig /flushdns hit Enter
Run speedtest.
Sorry, had work today which is why I didn't respond sooner.
Here's my most recent Speccy: http://speccy.piriform.com/results/n7zrRMd6R7RqGdrCXfgbBYG
Here's also my speed test: https://www.speedtest.net/result/14965074189
Also I'm not sure what the command did, but it doesn't seem to have increased performance.
Here's my most recent Speccy: http://speccy.piriform.com/results/n7zrRMd6R7RqGdrCXfgbBYG
Here's also my speed test: https://www.speedtest.net/result/14965074189
Also I'm not sure what the command did, but it doesn't seem to have increased performance.
Your internet speeds are phenomenal to say the least, but there are a few other issues I see- particularly storage space.
Let's start from scratch since I just joined in.
This is my laundry list, it's a good starting point for troubleshooting and should get you an idea what's going on:
1. Try running the following programs, also try to keep at least 25-30% of your disks as free space.
Run Disk Cleanup (check all the boxes) this will delete things such as your recycling bin, so make sure you don't have any files you want to keep.
Run Defragment and Optimize Drives, run this on your drives.
These will free up some space, but you may need to relocate/delete files to reach the suggested free space.
2. Disable any overclocking or changes to power/performance settings
Undo any overclocking you may have done (if any)
Settings > System > Power and sleep > Additional power settings
Make sure your power plan is set to balanced, high performance/ultimate performance is only beneficial on gaming laptops where it needs that extra boost.
3. Check for Operating System Corruption
Right click on the Windows logo in the bottom left and select Windows Powershell (Admin)
Run these three commands separately:
sfc /scannow
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
These will take a while to run, do not close out of Powershell while they are running, if one fails then move onto the next and then loop back around.
Note: It doesn't hurt to make a system backup before you make all these changes, save any important files of folders. While these changes shouldn't cause any issues, better to be safe than sorry.
4. Unplug unnecessary devices.
If you have a gamepad, extra monitor, external hard drive/flash drive, or anything that is not essential to using the computer plugged in, unplug it.
Once you have completed all of these tasks, restart it (using the restart option in the power menu) and re-test.
Let's start from scratch since I just joined in.
This is my laundry list, it's a good starting point for troubleshooting and should get you an idea what's going on:
1. Try running the following programs, also try to keep at least 25-30% of your disks as free space.
Run Disk Cleanup (check all the boxes) this will delete things such as your recycling bin, so make sure you don't have any files you want to keep.
Run Defragment and Optimize Drives, run this on your drives.
These will free up some space, but you may need to relocate/delete files to reach the suggested free space.
2. Disable any overclocking or changes to power/performance settings
Undo any overclocking you may have done (if any)
Settings > System > Power and sleep > Additional power settings
Make sure your power plan is set to balanced, high performance/ultimate performance is only beneficial on gaming laptops where it needs that extra boost.
3. Check for Operating System Corruption
Right click on the Windows logo in the bottom left and select Windows Powershell (Admin)
Run these three commands separately:
sfc /scannow
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
These will take a while to run, do not close out of Powershell while they are running, if one fails then move onto the next and then loop back around.
Note: It doesn't hurt to make a system backup before you make all these changes, save any important files of folders. While these changes shouldn't cause any issues, better to be safe than sorry.
4. Unplug unnecessary devices.
If you have a gamepad, extra monitor, external hard drive/flash drive, or anything that is not essential to using the computer plugged in, unplug it.
Once you have completed all of these tasks, restart it (using the restart option in the power menu) and re-test.
So, ever since Sept I have been having performance issues with loading web pages and watching Youtube vids. Some web pages taking extremely long to load/don't load. For example Patreon. I have tried diff browers, clearing cache, and loading on a clean profile to no avail.
Here's my latest Speccy: http://speccy.piriform.com/results/vIN2dnng6G3tapp1VKQZVV5
Here's my latest Speccy: http://speccy.piriform.com/results/vIN2dnng6G3tapp1VKQZVV5
Try a browse using incognito mode and see if that makes a difference.
What if you reset the BIOS back to a factory?
There have been several BIOS updates to correct RAM issues.
www.asrock.com
Motherboard
Manufacturer: ASRock
Model: B250M-HDV (CPU Socket)
Version: PS
Chipset Vendor: Intel
Chipset Model: Kaby Lake
Chipset Revision: 05
Southbridge Vendor: Intel
Southbridge Model: B250
Southbridge Revision: 00
System Temperature: 33 °C
BIOS
Brand: American Megatrends Inc.
Version: P1.50E
Date: 3/30/2017
Should you decide to make sure to read and follow the instruction or you may end up with a nice paperweight.
What if you reset the BIOS back to a factory?
There have been several BIOS updates to correct RAM issues.
ASRock > B250M-HDV
Micro ATX; ASRock Super Alloy; Supports 7th and 6th Generation Intel Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors (Socket 1151)<div class=Remark><span style=color:red;>*</span>8th Gen Intel Core™ desktop processors are supported with Intel 300 Series chipset motherboards only; Supports DDR4...
Manufacturer: ASRock
Model: B250M-HDV (CPU Socket)
Version: PS
Chipset Vendor: Intel
Chipset Model: Kaby Lake
Chipset Revision: 05
Southbridge Vendor: Intel
Southbridge Model: B250
Southbridge Revision: 00
System Temperature: 33 °C
BIOS
Brand: American Megatrends Inc.
Version: P1.50E
Date: 3/30/2017
Should you decide to make sure to read and follow the instruction or you may end up with a nice paperweight.
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