I had recently purchased a Toshiba laptop that runs on Windows 8, and I noticed that it had been running pretty slow compared to the other devices I was using that were connected to my wifi. Even when I was creating this post, my computer was unable to connect to the internet and I had to re-write this entire thing. (Thanks, Windows 8!)
Devices I use on my wifi connection on a daily bases:
- iPhone 4 (iOS 7)
- Dell Chromebook (Chrome OS)
- HP Laptop (Windows 7)
- Xbox 360
I had feared in my short time of owning this laptop that I had somehow downloaded a virus. I gave it to my uncle to take a look at, but fortunately there seemed to be no viruses effecting my Toshiba.
A few things I have tried to fix the issue:
- Flushing the DNS.
- Changing the DNS to 8 . 8 . 8 . 8.
- Removing cluttering apps. (Game apps mostly).
- Resetting the TCP/IP stack.
- Disable Wi-Fi adapter napping.
- Enabling Metered Connection Downloads.
- Performing a factory restore.
After I had flushed/changed the DNS, Removed the apps, etc., my laptop was working perfectly without any issues or problems for about two days. But now, within the last few hours, my problems have come back to bite me in the rear-end.
I would like to hear some other suggestions that would help me in fixing this issue. I personally believe that it is an issue with my laptop not coordinating correctly with my router, and that it is the laptop's fault.
If there are any questions you would like me to answer to get a better perspective on my problem, I am ever more than happy to answer them.
Thank you so much everyone,
Storm
Devices I use on my wifi connection on a daily bases:
- iPhone 4 (iOS 7)
- Dell Chromebook (Chrome OS)
- HP Laptop (Windows 7)
- Xbox 360
I had feared in my short time of owning this laptop that I had somehow downloaded a virus. I gave it to my uncle to take a look at, but fortunately there seemed to be no viruses effecting my Toshiba.
A few things I have tried to fix the issue:
- Flushing the DNS.
- Changing the DNS to 8 . 8 . 8 . 8.
- Removing cluttering apps. (Game apps mostly).
- Resetting the TCP/IP stack.
- Disable Wi-Fi adapter napping.
- Enabling Metered Connection Downloads.
- Performing a factory restore.
After I had flushed/changed the DNS, Removed the apps, etc., my laptop was working perfectly without any issues or problems for about two days. But now, within the last few hours, my problems have come back to bite me in the rear-end.
I would like to hear some other suggestions that would help me in fixing this issue. I personally believe that it is an issue with my laptop not coordinating correctly with my router, and that it is the laptop's fault.
If there are any questions you would like me to answer to get a better perspective on my problem, I am ever more than happy to answer them.
Thank you so much everyone,
Storm
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