Not sure what flair to use as I don’t know where the problem is, hope this is ok
Also specs in comments, I forgot to attach the pic LOL
hi!
info – partner built my pc in dec 2024, specs attached. i think this issue started after a small batch of security update i did on the 14th aug. out of a dozen+ devices in the household my pc is the only one with this issue, and it started a week ago
TL:DR – my pc no longer can connect to the internet properly. i am fully connected to my modem, pc shows up in connected devices, windows troubleshooter is CONVINCED i have wifi, but nothing loads at all. except, i get 2 seconds of proper connection that will load sites/online apps every 15 minutes. It also has randomly fixed itself at times, usually by doing absolutely nothing different, and until i restart my pc i have perfect speedy internet. my pc if wifi only, not in the same room as modem or else id ethernet it up.
i have tried
\\- updating drivers (had the latest already, have reinstalled like 6 times at this point)
\\- disabling and enabling driver
\\- resetting network settings
\\- flushing dns
\\- restarting modem, and contacted ISP, they said since it’s one device only it’s not their problem at all
\\- setting up guest wifi, same issue on it
\\- updating bios
\\- hotspotting my pc from my phone using my mobile data, which is slow, but seemingly stable
\\- windows reinstall
\\- any other update that came through in the last week
\\- multiple security scans
\\- unplugged and replugged the wifi antenna
\\- turned on a vpn and tried connecting, no change
\\- adjust the wireless mode in network adapter settings (the options were 802.11\[letters\], tested the 5 options I had with no improvement)
\\- checking proxy settings (nothing enabled there)
\\- using a USB wifi adapter (I’ve confirmed it works in another pc, but in mine I have the exact same connection issues. I’ve got the exact same driver for it in both PC’s)
I have spent the last week doing a variety of tests, and just now have discovered that using my pc (even if I can’t access the internet) to hotspot another device and connecting to it stabilises it. I am getting nowhere near the speeds I’m meant to be, but for some reason connecting another device to its hotspot is stopping the cycle of connected but unusable internet with 5 second spikes of usable internet.
The fact that a USB wifi adapter has the same problems in my PC but not the household pc has me completely lost too.
I currently can only use my pc for gaming etc via usb tethering internet from a spare android tablet the household has. while this works well speedwise/stability wise, its not a solution!
I don’t even know where the issue is at this point, and I’m this close to backing up my pc and wiping it or something 😭
any help is appreciated, thank you <3
Source: r/techsupport · by /u/WhatAmIDoingAnymore