I recently returned from vacation and started having severe lag spikes while playing games on my Windows PC, which is connected via Ethernet. Before I left, everything was working perfectly fine. Now, I'm getting consistent packet loss, like 0% for a while and then suddenly jumping to 23%, causing my game to freeze for about 8 seconds. Additionally, I've noticed that 'System and Windows Update' has consumed around 70GB of data in the last month, which is more than all my other applications combined. When I attempt to perform a 'repair Windows reinstall', it fails. I'm not sure how to resolve these issues.
2 Answers
To sort out where the ping spikes are coming from, use the TRACERT command in your command prompt to track the path to the game server's IP. This will help pinpoint if the lag is happening on your local network or somewhere on the way to the game server. For example, try 'tracert www.google.com' or the IP of your game server.
First off, don't attempt a repair install—it could complicate things more than help. As for the data usage, 70GB for system updates isn't unusual. For the lag and packet loss, try rebooting your router if you haven't already. Also, check your connection's signal levels and health, and test with a new Ethernet cable directly from your PC to your ISP’s device. Try pinging your router and the ISP gateway to see where the problem lies.
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