Wireless speeds slow, but fast in safe mode?


  1. elim
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    Wireless speeds slow, but fast in safe mode?


    Hi all ive had this problem since i got my pc, basically my wireless speeds are around 0.5mb when i do a speedtest on windows, however on safe mode it will be 12mb. there's obviously some sort of conflict which i have struggled to identify.

    here is what i tried

    - fresh installs, although at the start the speeds are fine but once i install more drivers/programs it will do it

    - installed different wireless drivers

    - disabled certain processes/services


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    pci express wireless adapter - TL-WR781ND
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  3. chev65
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    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
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    You might try uninstalling the wireless connection software that installed with the drivers, you should see it there in add/remove programs.

    Let Windows handle that part of the connection instead, it usually works better that way.
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  4. elim
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    tried that, doesnt work.
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  6. chev65
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    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
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    Most likely it's something on your start up list or which ever A/V software is installed. You can use autoruns to narrow it down.

    Autoruns for Windows
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  7. elim
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    ok ive done a fresh reformat and tested speed after each driver installed

    ive located the amd graphics driver as the culprit which cuts my speed from 12mbps to 1mbps

    what am i ment to do as i need the graphics driver?
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  8. F5ing
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    The driver installs properly and with no conflicts? No exclamation marks or anything?

    So if you uninstall that driver your network speed returns to normal?
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  10. elim
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    after further testing

    i decided to open up my case and resit the pci express wireless card in its slot and strange enough the speeds are now fine with all drivers installed

    weird?
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