Question WIFI Slow But Only On One Device

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Maoams

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Jul 24, 2017
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Hi, i've been having a problem with my WIFI speeds for the last couple of days but only on my laptop.

I've tried searching for malware with malwarebytes, searched with avast, Microsoft Safety Scanner, updated avast, done a safeboot, checked router but nothing has worked.

I tried google searches and was told to update my network adapter driver which i did and now i'm only getting one bar on the access logo. it's usually full 99% of the time
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I'm on Windows 8.1. currently only getting 2.8 mbps it's usually over 30 to 60

Thanks for any help
 

kanewolf

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Been in touch with the manufacturer and they've told me to

  1. Delete all network card drivers on the computer
  2. Download the driver package and see if there is a decompressed compressed package
  3. After installing the driver package, insert it into the computer
Is it ok to delete network adapters? can i reinstall them?
For something this drastic, I think you need to find some hands-on help. I would not recommend deleting devices without being able to be hands-on.