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Windows Taking Too Long to Start or Boot

Performance & Connectivity Problems
Windows Taking Too Long to Start
Blue or Black Screen Error
Windows Running Slowly
Unable to Connect to Bluetooth
Unable to Connect to Wireless Network
Problem Description:
If it feels like your Windows Computer is taking too long to start or boot, you probably need to go under the covers to find the source of the problem and fix it. The time Windows computer takes to startup or boot depends on a number of factors such as startup configuration, available RAM for applications, level of disk fragmentation, and possibly virus infection.
Affected Products:
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and other versions of Windows
Cause of the Problem:
  • Too many programs auto-loading at startup.
  • High-level of disk fragmentation.
  • Antivirus scan scheduled at startup.
  • Possible malware or virus infection.
Instructions for Fixing Internet Explorer Not Responding Error :
Step 1 : Reduce Number of Programs Auto-Loaded
  1. Click Start, type Msconfig, and press ENTER. Msconfig is a Control Panel applet that gives your Windows System Configuration.
  2. Once the program is up, click the Startup tab. This will show all the programs that Windows launches during the boot process.
  3. If this is a long list, this could be a source of your problem. Deselect ones that you don't need. You should limit this list to include no more than 4 or 5 programs.
  4. Note you can always start the programs that you have deselected in Startup Tab by simply clicking on the Shortcut Icon on your desktop. So these programs are always available to you.
Step 2 : Try Defragmenting the Hard Disk Drive
  1. Fragmentation makes your hard disk do extra work that can slow down your computer.
  2. To defragment your hard disk, Open Disk Defragmenter applet in the Control Panel.
  3. Before you decide to defragment the disk, determine if the disk needs to be defragmented or not. Click Analyze disk.
  4. Once Windows is finished analyzing the disk, you can check the percentage of fragmentation on the disk in the Last Run column. If the number is above 10%, you should defragment the disk.
  5. Click Defragment disk. Disk Defragmenter might take from several minutes to a few hours to finish, depending on the size and degree of fragmentation.
Step 3 : Check for any Virus Infection
  1. Download a third-party free tool from a reputable company such as Microsoft, Norton, McAfee and others.
  2. Norton offers a tool called the Power Eraser tool from https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/norton-download-install/current/solutions/kb20100824120155EN_EndUserProfile_en_us.
  3. Follow the instructions to install this tool, and scan your computer for viruses.
If above steps did not help fix your problem, you need assistance from a certified technician. Please call GuruAid at 0800 031 4181.