TAKING A LONG TIME TO START UP

[TRUCKERGEO]

Hi having problem to boot up once it does no error message it works fine
once booted up but it take a long time thank you if you can help

 

[mikeyhsd]

you could us MSCONFIG and stop all programs from startup.

boot and see what happens.

if fast, enable a few items at a time from MSCONFIG till you find the culprit.

ff you were on Vista there would be entries in the event los to help.




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Hi having problem to boot up once it does no error message it works fine
once booted up but it take a long time thank you if you can help

 

[Juli]

how long does it take?

 

[Ron Badour]

Cut back on the number of programs starting at boot by checking the programs
for an option not to load. You might have to double click an icon in the
tray (others might require a right click) and then look for preferences or
options. If you cannot find an option, look for and remove the program
from the start up folder on the start menu or the registry run keys (use
regedit.exe):

1. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion­\Run
2. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\­Run
3. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion­\RunOnce
4. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\­RunOnce
5. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion­\RunServices
6.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion­\RunServicesOnce
7.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion­\RunOnce\Setup

If tinkering in the registry is not your thing, you can use msconfig.exe,
startup tab, to disable programs. There might be some double entries in
msconfig--be careful not to disable parts of your anti virus program for
example. My personal rule of thumb is that if a program is not used about
95% of the time when I start a computer session, I do not load it at boot--I
start those programs when I have need for them.

If you disable an entry in msconfig or remove it from the start up point and
the program loads again after a reboot, that is an indication that you
missed an option on the program itself. If you don't know what an entry is,
use google.com or check here:
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm Finally, after using
msconfig to disable a program from starting, you will receive a notice when
you reboot--just mark the box to not show the notice.

 

[Jim]

Hi having problem to boot up once it does no error message it works fine
once booted up but it take a long time thank you if you can help

"Long time" is highly subjective.
The boot time depends on what program get started, how fast the processor
is, how fast the disks are, how much memory you have, how fast that memory
is, etc.
In other words, there is an endless list of possible reasons. Without more
information, all you are going to get is guesses.
But, you can help if you list:
OS Version (Pro or Home). This might make a difference.
Processor speed
Amount of RAM.
Size and type of disks and amount of free disk space.
Size of pagefile
Which processes are using the most amount of CPU time

Jim

 

[Twayne]

....

If you disable an entry in msconfig or remove it from the start up
point and the program loads again after a reboot, that is an
indication that you missed an option on the program itself. If you
don't know what an entry is, use google.com or check here:
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm Finally, after using
msconfig to disable a program from starting, you will receive a
notice when you reboot--just mark the box to not show the notice.

Not very good advice coming from a supposed MVP. MSConfig is a
TROUBLESHOOTING tool and that's the exact wrong way to disable/remove
anything permanently. You should know that.

 

[TRUCKERGEO]

Thank you for all feed back no help

not trying to start program just to start windows taking a long time 5 to
25 minutes
running windows xp home once i have it running its ok runs fine also if it
goes into standby it takes 5 or 10 minutes to start may be hard drive
going????
thanks agan

 

[Ron Badour]

Not very good advice coming from a supposed MVP.

There is no supposed MVP about it. I was first appointed as an MS MVP on 1
Jul 1997 and I have been renewed 11 times since.

https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile=A68F17F7-F728-4CB2-8D05-E40F83A529B9> MSConfig is a TROUBLESHOOTING tool and that's the exact wrong way todisable/remove anything permanently. You should know that.You ought to read what people write before you start insulting them (verytroll like behavior dude). Do you even know what registry run keys are? Ilisted them and then added: "If tinkering in the registry is not yourthing, you can use msconfig.exe, startup tab, to disable programs." I letthe posters decide which method is best for them since they know theirexperience level.You just delight in poking at people, don't you? It's too bad you don'tprovide some worthwhile advice once in a while instead displaying thisdisgusting behavior. You will note, for example, that I did not comment onthe "fine" advice you provided the poster of Desk Top Folder Question.Here's some advice for you Poprivet/Twayne: quit being rude, providemeaningful help to other people and if you do spot **actual** bad advice (asopposed to having a difference of opinion), diplomatically point it outwithout insult and provide factual data to support your contention.Have a great day!Ron BadourMS MVPWindows Desktop Experience

 

[Ron Badour]

If there are a bunch of programs being started at boot, this can affect
both the amount of time required for the PC to boot and its subsequent
performance. However, now that you provided the additional information that
it is taking up to 25 minutes to load Windows, I suspect something else is
involved. I doubt that it is the hard drive failing because you say the PC
runs fine once the system is loaded. I would do these things:

1. Check the C: partition for free space. I like to have at least 1 gb
free but you can go lower than that.

2. Run full scans of your drive with up to date anti virus and malware
programs (SpyBot for example) and see if your system is infected.

3. How to perform advanced clean-boot troubleshooting in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316434

4. Use Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc) to see if you can spot a problem in the
system log.

Just out of curiosity, what is your processor speed and how much ram do you
have installed?
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Regards

Ron Badour
MS MVP
Windows Desktop Experience

 

[TRUCKERGEO]

hi Ron I HAVE A TOSHIBA 1.30 GHZ 480 RAM I thought i had 512 ram wow

 

[Ron Badour]

You may have on-board video that uses 32 mb of your ram (480 + 32 = 512).

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Regards

Ron Badour
MS MVP
Windows Desktop Experience