Having a poor download speed despite having a good internet connection can make you upset. Especially when you are downloading a huge file from the internet. I know most people subscribe to a fast and decent internet connection, but there are scenarios where your internet service provider sets a limit to the download and upload speed. But the real question is having you ever tried to optimized your system’s settings to get the maximum possible download speed? Well, enough with the questioning, if you are looking for the same thing, then let me tell you, you have probably landed on the right post. We have managed to provide you a complete guide on How to Increase Download Speed in Windows 10.

So, without further ado, let’s get started.

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Close the Apps that Consumes Too Much Bandwidth

Some apps consume too much bandwidth, so we shall close those apps, especially when they are not in use. Here’s how to do that:

Step 1: Do a right-click on the Windows icon and open the Settings apps.

Step 2: Now, select Network & Internet.

Step 3: From the left sidebar select Data usage.

Step 4: Click on View usage per app located on the right-side pane.

Here, you will get to see apps and their bandwidth usage. It is advised to close those apps.

Turn off Unwanted Background Applications

Mind you, there are unwanted applications running in the background that consumes a lot of bandwidth that affect your Windows download speed. This is the first and major thing you can do to disable unwanted apps.

Step 1: Do a right-click on the Windows icon and open the Settings apps.

Step 2: Now, select the Privacy option.

Step 3: From the left sidebar, click on Background apps.

Step 4: Now, turn off or toggle off the Let apps run in the background option.

Now, all the apps that are running in the background will be disabled. You can also choose to select individual apps not to consume your bandwidth.

Delete Temp Files

When you use the internet, multiple unwanted temporary files get collected that can make your download speed slow. Here’s how to delete them:

Step 1: Press Windows + R key together to open Run.

Step 2: Now, just type %temp% and press Enter.

Step 3: Now, select all the temporary files and click on delete.

Furthermore, you can delete those temporary files from the Recycle Bin of your Windows 10 system. If possible, do this method every week as the temp files get collected every now and then when you use the internet.

Change The Bandwidth Limit in Windows 10

There’s already a specific bandwidth set by default on your Windows 10 system. This definitely plays an important role in the download and upload speed of your system.

Step 1: Do a right-click on the Windows icon and open the Settings apps.

Step 2: Click on Update & Security.

Step 3: Now, select Advanced options from the middle pane.

Step 4: Scroll down and search for Delivery Optimization and click on it.

Step 5: Now, click on Advanced located at the bottom.

Now, you will get a slider to set download and upload speed. You can limit the settings according to your preference. Once done, it is advised to restart your Windows system, to apply the changes.

Unrestrict 20% bandwidth that Window keeps for itself

Microsoft developers have made Windows 10 in such a way that it keeps 20% of the bandwidth for itself. As a result, you will get to use 80% of the bandwidth where somewhere feels restricted. This is applicable to Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Home Edition users.

For Windows 10 Pro users:

Step 1: Press Windows + R key together to open Run.

Step 2: Type gpedit.msc and press enter.

Step 3: Now, Local Group Policy Editor will show up, click on Computer Configuration to expand it. Do the same for Administrative Templates and click on Networks.

Step 4: On the right pane, scroll down and search for QoS Packet Scheduler do a double click on it.

Step 5: Double click on Limit reservable bandwidth, a new window will show up, now click on Enabled. You will get see a bandwidth that is set at 80%. Set it to “0” and click on OK.

Now, you can take the advantage of 100% Bandwidth, which will help you to increase the download speed.

For Windows 10 Home users:

Step 1: Download gpedit-enabler.bat file.

Step 2: Once the file is downloaded, right-click on the file to open the menu and select Run as administrator.

Step 3: The installation will begin automatically in the Command Prompt, let the process finish.

Step 4: Now, you can follow the same steps mentioned above to restrict the bandwidth.

Disable Metered Connection

If the metered connection is enabled on your Windows 10 system, then it will set a limit on your download and upload speed. It is recommended to disable metered connection to make your download speed faster. Here’s how to do that:

Step 1: Do a right-click on the Windows icon and open the Settings apps.

Step 2: Now, select Network & Internet option.

Step 3: Click the Change connection properties option.

Step 4: Scroll down and search for Metered connection option and disable it.

Now restart your system, download speed must have increased.

Change DNS Server

Your system that is connected to the internet has its own DNS settings. Let me tell you, this DNS (Domain Name server) is automatically set and detected by your ISP (Internet service provider). Moreover, DNS allows you to load web pages faster.

Now there’re different types of DNS available, you can set it according. Here’s how to change your DNS server.

Step 1: Right-click on the Windows icon and select Settings.

Step 2: Now, click on Network & Internet.

Step 3: Under the Status section, click Change adapter options.

Step 4: Do a right-click on your network connection and click on Properties.

Step 5: Now, a new window will open, click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and click on Properties.

Step 6: Under the General tab, select Use the following DNS server addresses.

Step 7: Here, you have the option to keep a Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS Server.

Following are the trusted and high-speed DNS:

• Google Public DNS: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
• Cloudflare: 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1
• Quad9: 9.9.9.9 and 142.122.122.122
• Cisco OpenDNS: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220

The majority of the people prefer to use Google Public DNS, this should work fine for you.

Disable Windows Updates

Mind you, it is important to keep up your system with Windows updates. Microsoft provides regular updates to fix the bugs and for security reasons. But if you have decided to choose more download speed over Windows 10 updates, this method is worth trying.

Here’s how to increase your download speed by disabling Windows updates:

Step 1: Do a right-click on the Windows icon and open Settings.

Step 2: Now type “Services” and open it.

Step 3: In the Services window, scroll down and search for Windows Updates and click on it and select Properties.

Step 4: Under the General tab, change the Startup type from manual to Disabled.

If you ever feel to get you to notify about the Windows 10 updates, then revert the option by following the same steps.

Use Ethernet Cable

I know that wireless connections are good for internet connection. But in some cases, an ethernet cable will provide you more speedy internet connection than a wireless connection as it is more reliable. There are some users including me who prefer to use an ethernet cable and it does provide a decent internet speed connection. Here’s how to switch on an ethernet cable.

Mind you, make sure to have a decent ethernet cable that will deliver you high-speed internet. Bring your Wi-Fi router to your system’s port. Connect your Wi-Fi and system using an ethernet cable. And that’s it.

Download One Thing at a Time

It is advised to download one thing at a time, this will help you to download the content more quickly than a bulk download. Multiple downloads at once will take more time, it’s simple logic. If you do the same, then try to download each file individually one after another.

Use a Fast Web Browser

It is possible that the web browser you are using is not optimized enough to provide you a decent download speed. Here are a list of fast web browsers:

• Opera Browser.
• Google Chrome.
• Microsoft Edge.
• Mozilla Firefox.
• UC Browser.
• Samsung Internet Browser.
• Puffin Browser for Android.
• DuckDuckGo Browser.

Conclusion

All the solutions mentioned above are valid methods to increase your download speed on your Windows 1 system. Also, make sure you have subscribed to a decent internet package that will give you a good internet download and upload speed.

That’s it for now, hope this helps! We are glad to know your thoughts in the comment section below. Till then, stay tuned for more info.

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