My internet spikes every 10-20 ish seconds? help?!

Indulgence

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2 Months ago, my internet was fine and I would always get a constant speed when downloading and playing games. My ping usually in some games like CSS would be 40-50. But one day, my ping started jumping from 60- 150 and my download speed spikes from 67 kb/s to 300 kb/s.

I scanned for viruses etc. but still no luck. I EVEN REFORMATTED MY PC:mad::mad::mad::mad:. Still no luck.

Here is a log of me pinging to Google in command prompt

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6002]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\***** ***Ros>ping Google -t

Pinging Google [64.233.169.147] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=139ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=109ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=86ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=49ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=59ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=138ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=101ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=137ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=82ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=52ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=47ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=79ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=70ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=149ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=69ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=89ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=67ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=73ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=50ms TTL=245

Ping statistics for 64.233.169.147:
Packets: Sent = 19, Received = 19, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 47ms, Maximum = 149ms, Average = 86ms
Control-C
^C
C:\Users\******>

As you can see, it spikes every few seconds. I tried resetting my router, even connected directly to my modem, and still I persist in spiking. :mad:

So if you can help me, please do as I would appreciate your aid.
 

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    Rogers ultra light 512 KBps
Are u using wireless or cable?, also it could be to do with on peak / off peak times.
 

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    Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (G0 Kentsfield) LGA775 (FC-LGA6)
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    GIGABYTE GA-EP35C-DS3R (Rev. 2.1)
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    ASUS nVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (G92GT/D8P)
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    Creative SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS/RealTek ALC885/889A/890
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    ChiMei CMV CT-730D 17inch (LCD Monitor)
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    1280-1024 60Hertz (Ture Colour 32bit)
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    Front 120mm fan (1400 RPM) /Rear 120mm (1400 RPM) blue LED
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    Cyber Snipa Stinger Laser Gameing Mouse (400-3200Dpi)
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    Labtec Media Desktop Y-SAD65
    Internet Speed
    Telstra BigPond Elite Liberty Cable 17Mbps/256kbps

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Pentium D 3.0 Ghz
    Memory
    1 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 8500GT
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster X-Fi Extreme Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    eMachines HD 17 wid TFT LCD monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 720 native
    Cooling
    fan
    Mouse
    Wheel mouse optical USB
    Keyboard
    eMachines standard keyboard
    Internet Speed
    Rogers ultra light 512 KBps
uninstall your network adapter from device manager, reinstall, then check your motherboard website for updates, have you made any changes to your system,
if it isnt that go to run (windows key + r) type in msconfig. click enter on UAC and click on the startup tab, see if any updaters are enabled, ie java updator, apple software updater (itunes), adobe updater, anything untick them,(remember what you unticked) restart your computer
go to command prompt (right click) run as administrator option type in "cd\" press enter and then type in "netstat interval" (without the hyphens) check to see if anything is sending something over the internet from this.
if something is, run an anti malware scan [adaware (free), or antimalwarebytes(free)], download hijackthis (free) check out what's happening come back to the forum and report
 

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    Self Built
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    Core2Quad Q9550 @ 2.83Ghz O.C'd to 3.86Ghz
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    XFX Nvidia 790i Ultra SLI
    Memory
    4x2GB Corsair DDR3@ 1333Mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    Asus Nvidia GTX 280
    Sound Card
    Creative PCI Express X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 24in 1920x1080, Viewsonic 22in 1680x1050
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 + 1680x1050
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    Samsungx2 750GB SATA II 32MB SATA Hard Drive RAID 0 array
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    Antec 850Watt
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    Cooler Master Cosmo S 1100 Extended ATX No PSU Aluminium Blk
    Cooling
    7x 120mm Fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G7, Logitech G9
    Keyboard
    Logitech Dinovo Edge, Logitech Dinovo Mini
    Internet Speed
    24Mbit p/s
uninstall your network adapter from device manager, reinstall, then check your motherboard website for updates, have you made any changes to your system,
if it isnt that go to run (windows key + r) type in msconfig. click enter on UAC and click on the startup tab, see if any updaters are enabled, ie java updator, apple software updater (itunes), adobe updater, anything untick them,(remember what you unticked) restart your computer
go to command prompt (right click) run as administrator option type in "cd\" press enter and then type in "netstat interval" (without the hyphens) check to see if anything is sending something over the internet from this.
if something is, run an anti malware scan [adaware (free), or antimalwarebytes(free)], download hijackthis (free) check out what's happening come back to the forum and report


I did all the above and my problem still persists. :cry:
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Pentium D 3.0 Ghz
    Memory
    1 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 8500GT
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster X-Fi Extreme Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    eMachines HD 17 wid TFT LCD monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 720 native
    Cooling
    fan
    Mouse
    Wheel mouse optical USB
    Keyboard
    eMachines standard keyboard
    Internet Speed
    Rogers ultra light 512 KBps
you did all that in 3 minutes, Im very impressed. what did the Hijack this report say? (hijack this isnt a anti-malware program) and what did the netstat say? [after you did all this]
also try ipconfig flushdns in command prompt
contact your ISP could be server strain ask them to reset your link
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Core2Quad Q9550 @ 2.83Ghz O.C'd to 3.86Ghz
    Motherboard
    XFX Nvidia 790i Ultra SLI
    Memory
    4x2GB Corsair DDR3@ 1333Mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    Asus Nvidia GTX 280
    Sound Card
    Creative PCI Express X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 24in 1920x1080, Viewsonic 22in 1680x1050
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 + 1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Samsungx2 750GB SATA II 32MB SATA Hard Drive RAID 0 array
    PSU
    Antec 850Watt
    Case
    Cooler Master Cosmo S 1100 Extended ATX No PSU Aluminium Blk
    Cooling
    7x 120mm Fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G7, Logitech G9
    Keyboard
    Logitech Dinovo Edge, Logitech Dinovo Mini
    Internet Speed
    24Mbit p/s
Ok, well, I didn't do the maleware scan n stuff cuz i just reformatted my PC. So im pretty sure i dun have a virus or anything. Also I tried the command thing and uh, heres wut i got.

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6002]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Windows\system32>cd/

C:\>netstat -p

Active Connections

Proto Local Address Foreign Address State

C:\>netstat -t

Active Connections

Proto Local Address Foreign Address State Offload S
tate

TCP 127.0.0.1:49789 AndrewPC:49790 ESTABLISHED InHost

TCP 127.0.0.1:49790 AndrewPC:49789 ESTABLISHED InHost

TCP 127.0.0.1:49794 AndrewPC:49795 ESTABLISHED InHost

TCP 127.0.0.1:49795 AndrewPC:49794 ESTABLISHED InHost

TCP 192.168.0.199:49162 72-165-61-145:27039 CLOSE_WAIT InHost


C:\>
 

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  • CPU
    Intel Pentium D 3.0 Ghz
    Memory
    1 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 8500GT
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster X-Fi Extreme Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    eMachines HD 17 wid TFT LCD monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 720 native
    Cooling
    fan
    Mouse
    Wheel mouse optical USB
    Keyboard
    eMachines standard keyboard
    Internet Speed
    Rogers ultra light 512 KBps
you didnt mention that you just reformatted your pc.
Your netstat seems fine.

go to your motherboard's website and download all the updated drivers (they will be more recent than microsoft's) could take awhile with your d/l speed all over the shop.
Do you have SP2 installed? Im thinking this has more to do with your internet link to your ISP. but reset your modem by pulling the power out and putting it back in after 1 minute (dont turn it off with the button or press the reset button, this can reset your configuration) do this after pinging from google after trying this last step

If its a good internet plan that you are on alot more people tend to change, if that is the case more people are on more of the same servers, server strain = lower/erratic download speeds for the consumer/end user.
if all else fails contact your ISP and reset your link.
 

My Computer

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Core2Quad Q9550 @ 2.83Ghz O.C'd to 3.86Ghz
    Motherboard
    XFX Nvidia 790i Ultra SLI
    Memory
    4x2GB Corsair DDR3@ 1333Mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    Asus Nvidia GTX 280
    Sound Card
    Creative PCI Express X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 24in 1920x1080, Viewsonic 22in 1680x1050
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 + 1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Samsungx2 750GB SATA II 32MB SATA Hard Drive RAID 0 array
    PSU
    Antec 850Watt
    Case
    Cooler Master Cosmo S 1100 Extended ATX No PSU Aluminium Blk
    Cooling
    7x 120mm Fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G7, Logitech G9
    Keyboard
    Logitech Dinovo Edge, Logitech Dinovo Mini
    Internet Speed
    24Mbit p/s
Temporarily connect with an ethernet cable and turn the wireless section off. Repeat the ping test. Any difference? Now repeat, again connected by cable, but with the wireless section on. What are the results?
 

My Computer

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dwarf Dwf/11/2012 r09/2013
    CPU
    Intel Core-i5-3570K 4-core @ 3.4GHz (Ivy Bridge) (OC 4.2GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 Extreme4-M
    Memory
    4 x 4GB DDR3-1600 Corsair Vengeance CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B (16GB)
    Graphics card(s)
    MSI GeForce GTX770 Gaming OC 2GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition on board solution (ALC 898)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic VA1912w Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    OCZ Agility 3 120GB SATA III x2 (RAID 0) Samsung HD501LJ 500GB SATA II x2 Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 1TB SATA II Iomega 1.5TB Ext USB 2.0 WD 2.0TB Ext USB 3.0
    PSU
    XFX Pro Series 850W Semi-Modular
    Case
    Gigabyte IF233
    Cooling
    1 x 120mm Front Inlet 1 x 120mm Rear Exhaust
    Mouse
    Microsoft Comfort Mouse 3000 for Business (USB)
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000 (USB)
    Internet Speed
    NetGear DG834Gv3 ADSL Modem/Router (Ethernet) ~4.0 Mb/s (O2)
    Other Info
    Optical Drive: HL-DT-ST BD-RE BH10LS30 SATA Bluray Lexmark S305 Printer/Scanner/Copier (USB) WEI Score: 8.1/8.1/8.5/8.5/8.25 Asus Eee PC 1011PX Netbook (Windows 7 x86 Starter)
This is the ping result when connected throguh router via ethernet cord and modem again via ethernet cord.

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6002]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\Anderw Ros>ping Google -t

Pinging Google [64.233.169.99] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=52ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=51ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=51ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=68ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=53ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=48ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=76ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=64ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=49ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=84ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=76ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=71ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=49ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=66ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=61ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=68ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=78ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=92ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=55ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=50ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=60ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=77ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=47ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=68ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=66ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=51ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=61ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=45ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=70ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=54ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=64ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=45ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=62ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=61ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=60ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=52ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=69ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=50ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=71ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=63ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=75ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=49ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=52ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=58ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=101ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=53ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=56ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=59ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=47ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=71ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=63ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=66ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=65ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=89ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=56ms TTL=54
Reply from 64.233.169.99: bytes=32 time=59ms TTL=54

Ping statistics for 64.233.169.99:
Packets: Sent = 56, Received = 56, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 45ms, Maximum = 101ms, Average = 62ms
Control-C
^C
C:\Users\Anderw Ros>

This is my result when connected to my modem directly via ethernet cord. Sorry, I don't use cable as my modem doesn't support it. But before I post the result, the spiking happens thorugh the router and modem so i spike either way. Here it is.

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6002]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\Anderw Ros>ping Google -t

Pinging Google [64.233.169.147] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=54ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=68ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=67ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=52ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=186ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=55ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=54ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=97ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=56ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=51ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=101ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=78ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=56ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=51ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=50ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=57ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=52ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=152ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=50ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=49ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=106ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=47ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=57ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=205ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=48ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=47ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=57ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=63ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=52ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=43ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=125ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=51ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=50ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=86ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=86ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=63ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=170ms TTL=245
Reply from 64.233.169.147: bytes=32 time=54ms TTL=245

Ping statistics for 64.233.169.147:
Packets: Sent = 38, Received = 38, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 43ms, Maximum = 205ms, Average = 74ms
Control-C
^C
C:\Users\Anderw Ros>
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Pentium D 3.0 Ghz
    Memory
    1 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 8500GT
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster X-Fi Extreme Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    eMachines HD 17 wid TFT LCD monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 720 native
    Cooling
    fan
    Mouse
    Wheel mouse optical USB
    Keyboard
    eMachines standard keyboard
    Internet Speed
    Rogers ultra light 512 KBps
Is your router old? have you changed any of the configurations to it? I'd say its to do with the link, do you have ADSL or Cable?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Core2Quad Q9550 @ 2.83Ghz O.C'd to 3.86Ghz
    Motherboard
    XFX Nvidia 790i Ultra SLI
    Memory
    4x2GB Corsair DDR3@ 1333Mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    Asus Nvidia GTX 280
    Sound Card
    Creative PCI Express X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 24in 1920x1080, Viewsonic 22in 1680x1050
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 + 1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Samsungx2 750GB SATA II 32MB SATA Hard Drive RAID 0 array
    PSU
    Antec 850Watt
    Case
    Cooler Master Cosmo S 1100 Extended ATX No PSU Aluminium Blk
    Cooling
    7x 120mm Fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G7, Logitech G9
    Keyboard
    Logitech Dinovo Edge, Logitech Dinovo Mini
    Internet Speed
    24Mbit p/s
I don't really know wut it is. But the higher my modem is, the better connection I get. But the spiking just happened so suddenly, so it must be some update or something..
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Pentium D 3.0 Ghz
    Memory
    1 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 8500GT
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster X-Fi Extreme Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    eMachines HD 17 wid TFT LCD monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 720 native
    Cooling
    fan
    Mouse
    Wheel mouse optical USB
    Keyboard
    eMachines standard keyboard
    Internet Speed
    Rogers ultra light 512 KBps
Oh and here's something I find uh.... unusual.. When I was looking at my router logs, I got a barrage of TCP and UDP blocks. Not really sure what it is, but I just recently reset my router, and already, there's literally thousands of TCP and UDP blocks.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Pentium D 3.0 Ghz
    Memory
    1 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 8500GT
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster X-Fi Extreme Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    eMachines HD 17 wid TFT LCD monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 720 native
    Cooling
    fan
    Mouse
    Wheel mouse optical USB
    Keyboard
    eMachines standard keyboard
    Internet Speed
    Rogers ultra light 512 KBps
What is the make and model number of your router? Have you checked the connections, in particular the link between the router and the incoming telephone line? If you have the router connected to a phone extension, try connecting it to the master socket instead.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dwarf Dwf/11/2012 r09/2013
    CPU
    Intel Core-i5-3570K 4-core @ 3.4GHz (Ivy Bridge) (OC 4.2GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 Extreme4-M
    Memory
    4 x 4GB DDR3-1600 Corsair Vengeance CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B (16GB)
    Graphics card(s)
    MSI GeForce GTX770 Gaming OC 2GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition on board solution (ALC 898)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic VA1912w Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    OCZ Agility 3 120GB SATA III x2 (RAID 0) Samsung HD501LJ 500GB SATA II x2 Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 1TB SATA II Iomega 1.5TB Ext USB 2.0 WD 2.0TB Ext USB 3.0
    PSU
    XFX Pro Series 850W Semi-Modular
    Case
    Gigabyte IF233
    Cooling
    1 x 120mm Front Inlet 1 x 120mm Rear Exhaust
    Mouse
    Microsoft Comfort Mouse 3000 for Business (USB)
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000 (USB)
    Internet Speed
    NetGear DG834Gv3 ADSL Modem/Router (Ethernet) ~4.0 Mb/s (O2)
    Other Info
    Optical Drive: HL-DT-ST BD-RE BH10LS30 SATA Bluray Lexmark S305 Printer/Scanner/Copier (USB) WEI Score: 8.1/8.1/8.5/8.5/8.25 Asus Eee PC 1011PX Netbook (Windows 7 x86 Starter)
Ok, the only thing that is connected to my router are the ethernet cord, frm the modem, then an ethernet cord from my router to the PC. Then theres the power cord of course. I don't use the phone line to gain access to the internet. Also, I think vista is the problem on why I spike so much. I recently installed ubuntu, on a seperate partition, and my downlaod speeds and pings in there seem to be fine. They never spiked. So my guess is that vista has something running in the background or something...
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Pentium D 3.0 Ghz
    Memory
    1 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 8500GT
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster X-Fi Extreme Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    eMachines HD 17 wid TFT LCD monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 720 native
    Cooling
    fan
    Mouse
    Wheel mouse optical USB
    Keyboard
    eMachines standard keyboard
    Internet Speed
    Rogers ultra light 512 KBps
Have you updated or installed any software recently? if so uninstall, or I suggest a system restore to a week or a few days ago (you will lose very little information this way) back up any files that you may need. Run a virus scan too AVG free, Avira (probably better) and install adaware as well. might also want to try hijack this just in case there is something running that could be affecting your internet.
There is a cause for this and we will get to the bottom of it so dw too much, information is the key to your solution right now
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Core2Quad Q9550 @ 2.83Ghz O.C'd to 3.86Ghz
    Motherboard
    XFX Nvidia 790i Ultra SLI
    Memory
    4x2GB Corsair DDR3@ 1333Mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    Asus Nvidia GTX 280
    Sound Card
    Creative PCI Express X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 24in 1920x1080, Viewsonic 22in 1680x1050
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 + 1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Samsungx2 750GB SATA II 32MB SATA Hard Drive RAID 0 array
    PSU
    Antec 850Watt
    Case
    Cooler Master Cosmo S 1100 Extended ATX No PSU Aluminium Blk
    Cooling
    7x 120mm Fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G7, Logitech G9
    Keyboard
    Logitech Dinovo Edge, Logitech Dinovo Mini
    Internet Speed
    24Mbit p/s
Sorry for the late response, here is what hijack tells me.

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 3:40:10 PM, on 26/08/2009
Platform: Windows Vista SP2 (WinNT 6.00.1906)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18813)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\WINDOWS\zHotkey.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ModPS2Key.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\Sound Blaster X-Fi\Volume Panel\VolPanlu.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnscfg.exe
C:\Windows\system32\conime.exe
C:\Program Files\ijji\ijji REACTOR\REACTOR.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Windows\system32\SearchFilterHost.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = Bing
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = ijji - Where Gamers Unite!
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.gateway.com/g/startpage.html?Ch=Retail&Br=EM&Loc=ENG_CA&Sys=DTP&M=H5237
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = Bing
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = Bing
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.gateway.com/g/startpage.html?Ch=Retail&Br=EM&Loc=ENG_CA&Sys=DTP&M=H5237
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.gateway.com/g/sidepanel.html?Ch=Retail&Br=EM&Loc=ENG_CA&Sys=DTP&M=H5237
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
O1 - Hosts: ::1 localhost
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: Browser Address Error Redirector - {CA6319C0-31B7-401E-A518-A07C3DB8F777} - c:\google\BAE.dll
O2 - BHO: Ask.com Toolbar BHO - {D4027C7F-154A-4066-A1AD-4243D8127440} - C:\Program Files\Ask.com\GenericAskToolbar.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Ask.com Toolbar - {D4027C7F-154A-4066-A1AD-4243D8127440} - C:\Program Files\Ask.com\GenericAskToolbar.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe -hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [auditadmin] C:\windows\options\auditadmin.cmd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CHotkey] zHotkey.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ShowWnd] ShowWnd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ModPS2] ModPS2Key.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [P17RunE] RunDll32 P17RunE.dll,RunDLLEntry
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VolPanel] "C:\Program Files\Creative\Sound Blaster X-Fi\Volume Panel\VolPanlu.exe" /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WindowsWelcomeCenter] rundll32.exe oobefldr.dll,ShowWelcomeCenter
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Steam] "C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe" -silent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Skype] "C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /nosplash /minimized
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [Sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /detectMem (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [WindowsWelcomeCenter] rundll32.exe oobefldr.dll,ShowWelcomeCenter (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [Sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /detectMem (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - Startup: Xfire.lnk = C:\Program Files\Xfire\Xfire.exe
O9 - Extra button: Send to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: S&end to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
O13 - Gopher Prefix:
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O23 - Service: Creative ALchemy AL6 Licensing Service - Creative Labs - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Creative Labs Shared\Service\AL6Licensing.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Audio Engine Licensing Service - Creative Labs - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Creative Labs Shared\Service\CTAELicensing.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Audio Service (CTAudSvcService) - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\Program Files\Creative\Shared Files\CTAudSvc.exe
O23 - Service: nProtect GameGuard Service (npggsvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\GameMon.des.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (nvsvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\Windows\system32\nvvsvc.exe
O23 - Service: PnkBstrA - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\PnkBstrA.exe
O23 - Service: Steam Client Service - Valve Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Steam\SteamService.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Stereoscopic 3D Driver Service (Stereo Service) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\3D Vision\nvSCPAPISvr.exe
O23 - Service: XAudioService - Conexant Systems, Inc. - C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\xaudio.exe

--
End of file - 6008 bytes
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Pentium D 3.0 Ghz
    Memory
    1 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 8500GT
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster X-Fi Extreme Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    eMachines HD 17 wid TFT LCD monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 720 native
    Cooling
    fan
    Mouse
    Wheel mouse optical USB
    Keyboard
    eMachines standard keyboard
    Internet Speed
    Rogers ultra light 512 KBps
Try disabling Ask Tool bar,Google Tool bar and disable SSVHelperClass in Manage Add-ons and see whether that help you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Biostar
    CPU
    AMD Athlonx64 Dual Core 3800+ 2.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Biostar MCP6P-M2
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS
    Monitor(s) Displays
    CIBOX
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi 160GB
Yeah those ask toolbars are a real handsome frog, (you probably shouldnt have installed that part with AVG, but that's ok, that wouldnt be the cause)... Ive just had an intensive look over of the hijack this report nothing unusual....

Open up the command prompt ("windows orb" or "start" as people who remember < Vista, all programs/accessories/command prompt alternatively Windows key+r then type cmd)
type in netstat copy the results as you look at your 'spikes' and we'll see if your info is being transmitted over the internet
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Core2Quad Q9550 @ 2.83Ghz O.C'd to 3.86Ghz
    Motherboard
    XFX Nvidia 790i Ultra SLI
    Memory
    4x2GB Corsair DDR3@ 1333Mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    Asus Nvidia GTX 280
    Sound Card
    Creative PCI Express X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 24in 1920x1080, Viewsonic 22in 1680x1050
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 + 1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Samsungx2 750GB SATA II 32MB SATA Hard Drive RAID 0 array
    PSU
    Antec 850Watt
    Case
    Cooler Master Cosmo S 1100 Extended ATX No PSU Aluminium Blk
    Cooling
    7x 120mm Fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G7, Logitech G9
    Keyboard
    Logitech Dinovo Edge, Logitech Dinovo Mini
    Internet Speed
    24Mbit p/s
DELETED POST, I don't wanna get hacked.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Pentium D 3.0 Ghz
    Memory
    1 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 8500GT
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster X-Fi Extreme Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    eMachines HD 17 wid TFT LCD monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 720 native
    Cooling
    fan
    Mouse
    Wheel mouse optical USB
    Keyboard
    eMachines standard keyboard
    Internet Speed
    Rogers ultra light 512 KBps
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