Has my computer been hijacked?

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If so, how do I fix it?
I have been noticing some issues with d/l speeds beyond the fact that I have DSL in bumfuck Alaska. I noticed that my d/s speed occasionally dips to less than 200 kb/s with my 1,000 kb/s service.
When I switch on/off my VPN connection it fixes the problem. I have Avast Secure Line AND PIA that I switch between (because I have a job and can afford it). I have Avast Premium and Malware Bytes, full paid services, and they tell me nothing. Also having occasional problems with streaming that is fixed with turning a VPN off/on.

I'm concerned that my computer has been hijacked as part of a botnet.

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Boot Linux of a USB stick and check internet speeds.

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You can use the bitdefender CD to scan your computer from outside of windows

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Well use linux or just see netstat in powershell. To see if you make connection with unknown IP addresses.
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb490947.aspx