A few days ago, I downloaded the roughly 40 GB game DMC 5, and it finished installing in about an hour and a half, possibly faster. Now I'm trying to download the 16 GB version of Watch Dogs, but the estimated time is around six hours and the download speed is extremely low. I'm using a fairly new Lenovo LOQ laptop. My Wi‑Fi has always been somewhat slow, but it was running at about the same speed when I downloaded DMC 5. I've also tried restarting the router, but that didn't help much. What could be causing the slowdown, and how can I troubleshoot it?
4 Answers
The download server or game launcher could be the bottleneck. Try pausing and resuming the download, checking that no bandwidth limit is enabled in the launcher, and testing another download or website. If everything else is fast, the particular game server may simply be congested.
The file size and download time don’t always match because launchers may report compressed downloads, installation time, or server-dependent speeds differently. Confirm the actual transfer rate in the launcher and Windows Task Manager. If the speed is consistently low across multiple legitimate game stores and services, contact the internet provider.
This is probably a network or internet-service issue rather than a problem with the laptop. Check whether your provider has introduced a data cap, reduced your speed after reaching a usage limit, or is having an outage. It’s also worth running a speed test and comparing the result with your normal plan speed.
Since restarting the router didn’t change anything, test the laptop closer to the router or with an Ethernet cable if possible. Also pause cloud syncing, streaming, Windows updates, and other devices using the connection. Comparing Wi‑Fi with a wired connection should help show whether the issue is wireless interference or the internet connection itself.
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