Computer is extremely slow while downloading.

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TheHadrian

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Aug 8, 2016
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Hello,

I cannot guarantee that this issue is related to windows 10, but it is a really big problem which is making me lose my mind.

I am have huge issues when it comes to downloading things - particularly larger things (Eg: video games ranging from 20gb-60gb.) I have attempted to download an MMO 10 times all with no success - I have tried to download it to my SSD and HDD. Not only does my computer go very, very slow, it becomes unresponsive and goes to a black screen - leaving me no option but to power down. It normally happens at really specific points - 85% being the most frequent where the computer slowly dies out. I just can't figure out what this thing is - I get an "error 11" with a certain game which relates to graphics drivers - but all mine are up to date etc.

Intel i5-4690, GTX 970, 500gb samsung evo + 1tb seagate HDD, 8gb generic ddr3 ram and z-97 msi motherboard, cx600w corsair psu

I've also tried to edit the paging file size (Changing from automatic to the system reccommended, 8192gb - 1911gb.)

I have also done 3 full scans with mcafee - I am 99% sure this isn't a virus.
 
Solution
I would set your pagefile back to systems managed size if you haven't already and run memtest. Was thinking you might have a memory leak.
Get in! the download has been completed! (11th times the charm to beat error 11 apparently.) I don't know what, who or how, but I am going to assume that memory test did something (the download finished before installing the new drivers though.) Funny cause I could of sworn my computer moaned in satisfaction whilst going past 85% mark. Thank you for your help guys, this thing almost sent me mad and took up all my sunday... Installing ESO 11 times over isn't fun - I managed to watch Lawrence of Arabia 6 times over. The issue seems to be resolved.