Extremely Slow Download Speeds with Windows 7 64-bit

[kxsxf13]

I need to know how to take the limit off of my download speed. I will clarify by stating it is not a problem with the ISP; my laptop running windows 10 gets download speeds of 50+Mbps on wireless while my desktop running windows 7 64 bit gets 10Mbps. It is not an issue with the router or modem and not a cord issue. I have looked at the microsoft forums and this seems to be a common problem with the windows 7 64 bit OS, but after many years they have not solved the issue. I have tried the things microsoft suggests, but they didn't work and microsoft being the great support company they are suggest it could not possibly be a problem with their OS and only blame the ISP. I am extremely annoyed that I can only tap into about a tenth of the download speed available to me and other that running a different OS or running a VM I will try anything.

 

[popatim]

Is your desktop's Nic in 10Mb/s mode? it sounds like it is. Compare the lights by where the cable plugs into the nic. That usually tells you the speed mode its in.

What Nic does your desktop have in it?

 

[kxsxf13]

Is your desktop's Nic in 10Mb/s mode? it sounds like it is. Compare the lights by where the cable plugs into the nic. That usually tells you the speed mode its in.

What Nic does your desktop have in it?

I checked the Nic on my computer and it was set to auto negotiate and i checked the router/modem setup. I saw that a light on the 100/10 switch was showing my connection to be at 10. I tried adjusting the settings on my computer first to no avail and I tried swapping the connection with another which showed a light indicating 100 instead of 10Mbps. This swap did nothing, but I decided to try resetting the switch by cycling the power and it seemed to fix the problem. Didn't think about checking the switch thanks for the solution.