Unexplained Internet Download Allowance Drains When I'm Connected To The Internet

[Recliner22]

Hi,

I need your help please.

I just bought 2 laptops, one for me and one for my wife. They are identical laptops. They both run Windows 7 64bit OS. When I turn on my laptop but don't start any programs, after a short while, my Hughes download usage begins to drain rapidly; this doesn't happen with my wifes computer. The lights on the modem begin to blink rapidly and the allowance drains. If I disconnect my computer from the Internet, the drain on my download allowance stops and begins to restore quickly.

I have tuned off automatic update in windows and looked for some program that could be causing the problem. I am temporarily using McAfee Virus/Internet protection until I can load Kaspersky on it.

I don't know what or how to find out what is running on my computer to cause this and really would appreciate some advice.

We live fulltime in our Motor Home and I use a DW7000 Modem and D2 controller.

Thanks,

Recliner22
DW7000; D2

 

[patonb]

Welcome to the forum.

You need to find whats d/l for sure.

Try using MS N et Monitor
Download: Microsoft Network Monitor 3.4 - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details
Use nm34 x64.exe

#when you run a capture, it'll capture all the programs using the network on your computer, a well as where its talking to.

You can then look see if anythings weird.

I really would have thought updates, but guess not.

 

[C0RR0SIVE]

I have noticed at times even turning off windows updates, if the computer has already started downloading them, it will download all the updates on the list. Mine has done it quiet a few times.