3 Second Pause on Online Games

[silent h3ro]

On every online game I have played over the internet I usually seem to get this 3 second pause every once in a while, while I am playing. Does anyone know how to fix this because it is really annoying. Btw I am using Comcast cable internet.

[{I}{K}{E}]

is it a real pauze or does it 'lag' ?
Scan your pc for ad-ware/spyware

[SaYiaN]

Can you be more specific on what 'Online games' Examples..

[silent h3ro]

Can you be more specific on what 'Online games' Examples..America's Army, Halo, UT2004, Counter-Strike Source, ect.

[silent h3ro]

is it a real pauze or does it 'lag' ?
Scan your pc for ad-ware/spywareThe game just stops (pauses) for like 3 seconds then continues.

[tesco]

look at my guide and follow the tuneup\tweaks section.

Then do a spyware and virus scan.

[silent h3ro]

I still get the pause. Well actually the pause is like if im in one spot then everything pauses then when it un pauses im somewhere nearby where i was when it paused, usually dead. Is there any way to fix this? :(

[Mr. Elmo]

Btw I am using Comcast cable internet.

switch to rr or earthlink.....hehe

but i think what you are talking about is lag...might be the server problem or its your comcast. I play CS and i know a lot of ppl that thinks comcast sucks and given them nothing but troubles

[TheRealDave]

The game just stops (pauses) for like 3 seconds then continues.
it's happened to me on CS:S a few times :unsure:

[silent h3ro]

it's happened to me on CS:S a few times :unsure:But I always get it in every game i play online or even if i am streaming video.:(

[JunkBarMan]

I usually try to find the servers with the lowest ping, that way it gives me a better chance of not lagging. Also, if you don't know, turn off any background programs you may be running. Those are just a few of the things I try to look for.

[Mr. Elmo]

oh, it might also be your set-up is too weak to play the games that you want to play or that you have too much stuff running....or the spyware is hogging up your resources

[silent h3ro]

I am connected wirelessly to the internet. Could that be the problem?

[JunkBarMan]

Short answer to that wireless thing, "Yes".

[silent h3ro]

Once even when i had wireless i had not gotten this pause for like a week. Im kindof confused. Did I feck up the internet somehow?

[silent h3ro]

This guy has the same problem as me: http://forums.windrivers.com/showthread.php?t=56594&page=1

[silent h3ro]

Can someone help me with the problem or atleast find forums with someone that has the same problem and give a link? I really wan't to fix this. Its sooooo annoying. :( :( :(

[johannes001]

If it affects streamin video and other internet activities then it is most likely your cabel. if you live in a high popilated area with many other cable connections at peak time your rate of transfer will vary below what you would normaly expect from your package , also if your ISP is well known for being a bit on the crap side change ISP (i cant comment on your ISP as im fae bonnie scotland :p . If you are in good range of your Wireless AP and theres not a huge amout of traffic that shouldnt be your problem. Also as suggested by a few people check for spyware etc and check out the tweaks guide its damn good! :)

JoHaN

[Smith]

Does it only do it in Punkbuster servers? punkbuster causes alot of lag some times

[silent h3ro]

Does it only do it in Punkbuster servers? punkbuster causes alot of lag some times Xbox does not have Punkbuster.

[silent h3ro]

Anyone? :(