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ZepFluous
Iron Contributor
Jan 01, 2026

Does Windows 11 impose network restrictions?

After the system upgrade, network download speeds dropped from 5-10MB/s to approximately 2MB/s, yet gaming latency improved significantly (even with a gaming membership active). Uncertain whether this stems from Windows 11's default network policy restrictions or external service issues—seeking troubleshooting guidance.

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  • Kaydenyo's avatar
    Kaydenyo
    Iron Contributor

    Windows 11 has introduced new network policy restrictions to improve security and performance. These restrictions might be causing the decrease in network download speeds.

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