Slow boot time

seane01

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Since a while my computer takes more than a minute to boot. I remember not that long ago it took like 15 seconds.
Is there a way i can fix this?

Thanks in advance.
 
Hello there :)

The first thing to try is this: Hold down the Ctrl and Shift keys and then press Esc.

Go to the Start-up tab and look down the list of entries there. On any which you don't need to start up automatically - especially any with a "High" start-up impact, disable them. Then restart your computer and see if it is any faster.

If you're not sure which you should disable, take some screenshots of the list: 8 ways to take screenshots in Windows 10
and copy and paste what you see here, and we'll advise you on what we think you should disable.

If we're lucky this nice and simple first step will solve your problem.

Rchard
 
Hi. . .

Download Microsoft SysInternals AutoRuns - save to Desktop - https://live.sysinternals.com/autoruns.exe

Go to Desktop, RIGHT-click on autoruns.exe, select "Run as Administrator"

Give it a minute or two to scan your registry (status screen - lower-left bottom of screen)

Save as an .ARN file (default file extension for AutoRuns)

Zip it up and attach to your next post.

Regards. . .

jcgriff2
 
Hi. . .

The first items on the list are to back-up the Registry via Windows System Restore; (2) Measure current boot-up speed.

To back up the Registry, create a Windows System Restore point - Windows System Restore - Create a Restore Point (Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 & Vista)

The latter can be done easily with a VBS script that I wrote many years ago. It will tell you how long it takes for your system to boot-up and reach Desktop.

Download the following VBS script and SAVE it to Desktop - https://www.apps/bootspeed.vbs

Close ALL Windows and apps.

Bring up a Administrative CMD Command Prompt - Open an Elevated Administrative Command Prompt (CMD) - Windows 10

Type/paste each of the 3 commands one-by-one; hit ENTER after each before going on to the next -
Code:
cd /d c:

cd "%userprofile%\desktop"

cscript /nologo bootspeed.vbs

The system will then re-boot.

A minute or so after re-boot and reaching Desktop, a small screen will appear containing the boot-up time.

Please write down the boot-up times and post them.







Do you need Java installed? i.e. Do you write Java apps/programs? This version of Java is not needed for web browsing.

I suggest that you uninstall Java.

Bring up AutoRuns - RIGHT-click on autoruns.exe, select "Run as Administrator"; allow the registry to be scanned; when complete (the status located at bottom-left of AutoRuns screen will read "Ready"); click on "Logon" tab at the top of AutoRuns screen; un-check the highlighted boxes -

45939

45940


Please be sure to create the Windows System Restore point because if we need to un-do the above, we will need the system restore point to fo so.

Regards. . .

jcgriff2
 
Hi!

Is the SMART status of the drive OK?

GSmartControl
Follow the instructions below to check your SMART status with GSmartControl:


  • Download the portable version of GSmartControl and save it on your Desktop;
  • Extract the zip file to your Desktop. Open the folder gsmartcontrol-1.1.3-win64 which should be located on your Desktop and double-click gsmartcontrol.exe to launch the program.
  • Identify your drive in the list (if recognized by the tool), and hover your mouse over it.
  • You should see something called: SMART status. It will either read: Enabled, in which case you should do the following:
  • Double-click on it to bring up its window (usually you'll find your drive by its size or its brand name);
  • Go to the Self-Tests tab, then select Extended Self-test in the Test type drop-down list and click on Execute (this test can take a few hours to complete);
  • Once the test is over, the results will be displayed at the bottom of the window. Please copy and paste these results in your next reply or take a screenshot;
  • Also, go in the Attributes tab and if you have any entries highlighted in red or pink, take a screenshot of the GSmartControl window and attach it in your next reply;
  • Please note: If the SMART Status reads: Unsupported, stop and let me know.
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Run the bootspeed.vbs again after Java installation and un-checking items in AutoRuns.

Be sure to run the hard drive test suggested by softwaremaniac.
 

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