Extremley slow startup, multiple programs do not respond

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  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
       #1

    Extremley slow startup, multiple programs do not respond


    So after the most recent update, the windows startup has been incredibly slow, and programs like malwarebytes and microsoft word constantly freeze up and stop responding.

    I've attached a CBS file, after running sfc /verifyonly

    I don't know what to do and could really use the help, thanks in advance.
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  2. Posts : 644
    Windows 7 home premium x64
       #2

    I would use a restore point to before the updates and stop update from downloading more updates until you say so.
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  3.    #3

    Let us know if your Restore Points solve it, then install Updates singly until you find the one which is the problem and post it back in our Updates forum and/or Windows Update email tech support.
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  4. Posts : 130
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #4

    Stop Unwanted startup programs:

    Start > Run > write msconfig > Click on StartUp tab
    Deselect the programs you want to stop

    Uninstall the programs that are not responding. Use a system utility tools to fix registry errors.
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  5. Posts : 719
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit (O.E.M)
       #5

    alishathomaz said:
    Stop Unwanted startup programs:

    Start > Run > write msconfig > Click on StartUp tab
    Deselect the programs you want to stop

    Uninstall the programs that are not responding. Use a system utility tools to fix registry errors.
    To the OP, BE WARNED. Registry cleaning programs such as TuneUp Utilities can often to more harm than good. Cleaning the registry could result in an unbootable system or BSoD's. The only program I trust to touch my registry is CCleaner but be sure to make a backup of the registry before cleaning.

    Also take a look at this tutorial. Clean Up Factory Bloatware.

    Stephen
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  6. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Okay thanks for the advice guys, I used a restore point to before the update happened, and I downloaded CCleaner, cleaned some non-registry files and honestly don't see what removing unnecessary registry files would do to fix the unresponsive programs. I also cleaned up the start-up bloatware.

    However, all of this didn't really do much, my computer definitely starts up faster, but everything except Mozilla Firefox is just failing all over the place. Even windows explorer constantly crashes and needs to be restarted.

    I'm thinking of just doing a complete system restore, but before I do I would like to get some more advice, are there any other options?
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  7.    #7

    Everything you need is here to Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 which steps are the same for retail.
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  8. Posts : 1,346
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #8

    Kjami said:
    Okay thanks for the advice guys, I used a restore point to before the update happened, and I downloaded CCleaner, cleaned some non-registry files and honestly don't see what removing unnecessary registry files would do to fix the unresponsive programs. I also cleaned up the start-up bloatware.

    However, all of this didn't really do much, my computer definitely starts up faster, but everything except Mozilla Firefox is just failing all over the place. Even windows explorer constantly crashes and needs to be restarted.

    I'm thinking of just doing a complete system restore, but before I do I would like to get some more advice, are there any other options?
    I would try removing System Updates that were installed just before the problem(s) occurred. I know you used a restore point, but I would still check the System Updates list, which can be done as follows;

    Control Panel> Programs> Uninstall a Program> View Installed Updates -in the upper right column.

    Uninstall any update in question.

    HTH
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  9. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #9

    Do NOT remove updates.

    Microsoft updates is NOT your problem.

    Keep you system current. Failure to do so is the cause of many, many problems. Those updates are there for very good and very sound problems. Many people seem to have trouble drawing correct associations between cause and effect. In other words, a computer problem shows up. Microsoft is blamed. What a pile of nonsense. I have never had any problems caused by microsoft software. I've had problems but none caused by microsoft updates.

    Now let's get your system running.

    Since you evidently know how to run the System File Checker, then use this command:
    SFC /SCANNOW

    Here's the entire writeup and afterwards please upload the sfcdetails.txt file.

    System File Checker – SFC

    System File Checker checks system files and restores them if possible.

    System File Checker places results in:
    %windir%\logs\cbs

    My preference is to empty the abovementioned folder BEFORE I run SFC.

    How to empty the “results” folder
    · Run CMD.EXE as administrator
    o WIN | type CMD.EXE | do NOT hit ENTER |
    o CTRL + Shift + ENTER key combo | YES button
    · Type following commands, each followed with ENTER key
    o CD %windir%\logs\CBS
    o DEL *.*
    o EXIT

    To run System File Checker:
    WIN | type CMD.EXE | do NOT hit Enter| CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER key combo | YES button
    WIN is the key with the Microsoft flag on top.

    Enter SFC /SCANNOW
    When System File Checker finishes---

    If you do not see:
    Verification 100% complete.
    Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.

    Then:
    Ø Type EXIT to return
    Ø RESTART your computer
    Ø Run sfc /scannow again

    If you do not see:
    Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.

    Then:
    Ø Type EXIT to return
    Ø RESTART your computer
    Ø Run sfc /scannow again

    If you do not see:
    Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.

    Then:
    Ø Type EXIT to return
    Ø RESTART your computer
    Ø Run sfc /scannow again
    Notice that you have run sfc and restarted your computer up to three times.

    Ø If all did not go well, you can use
    the findstr command to view the results.

    VIEW THE RESULTS
    Put the System File Checker (SFC) results in a File on the Desktop
    findstr /c:"[SR]" %windir%\Logs\CBS\CBS.log > %userprofile%\desktop\sfcdetails.txt
    where /C: specifies the desired search string

    This finds the primary results. More info can be gleaned, if necessary, by examining the entire cbs.log file.
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  10. Posts : 1,346
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #10

    karlsnooks said:
    Do NOT remove updates.

    Microsoft updates is NOT your problem.

    Keep you system current. Failure to do so is the cause of many, many problems. Those updates are there for very good and very sound problems. Many people seem to have trouble drawing correct associations between cause and effect. In other words, a computer problem shows up. Microsoft is blamed. What a pile of nonsense. I have never had any problems caused by microsoft software. I've had problems but none caused by microsoft updates.

    Now let's get your system running.

    Since you evidently know how to run the System File Checker, then use this command:
    SFC /SCANNOW

    Here's the entire writeup and afterwards please upload the sfcdetails.txt file.

    System File Checker – SFC

    System File Checker checks system files and restores them if possible.

    System File Checker places results in:
    %windir%\logs\cbs

    My preference is to empty the abovementioned folder BEFORE I run SFC.

    How to empty the “results” folder
    · Run CMD.EXE as administrator
    o WIN | type CMD.EXE | do NOT hit ENTER |
    o CTRL + Shift + ENTER key combo | YES button
    · Type following commands, each followed with ENTER key
    o CD %windir%\logs\CBS
    o DEL *.*
    o EXIT

    To run System File Checker:
    WIN | type CMD.EXE | do NOT hit Enter| CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER key combo | YES button
    WIN is the key with the Microsoft flag on top.

    Enter SFC /SCANNOW
    When System File Checker finishes---

    If you do not see:
    Verification 100% complete.
    Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.

    Then:
    Ø Type EXIT to return
    Ø RESTART your computer
    Ø Run sfc /scannow again

    If you do not see:
    Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.

    Then:
    Ø Type EXIT to return
    Ø RESTART your computer
    Ø Run sfc /scannow again

    If you do not see:
    Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.

    Then:
    Ø Type EXIT to return
    Ø RESTART your computer
    Ø Run sfc /scannow again
    Notice that you have run sfc and restarted your computer up to three times.

    Ø If all did not go well, you can use
    the findstr command to view the results.

    VIEW THE RESULTS
    Put the System File Checker (SFC) results in a File on the Desktop
    findstr /c:"[SR]" %windir%\Logs\CBS\CBS.log > %userprofile%\desktop\sfcdetails.txt
    where /C: specifies the desired search string

    This finds the primary results. More info can be gleaned, if necessary, by examining the entire cbs.log file.
    Removing updates is a trouble shooting tool, so to speak, at least in my case, to see if a system may be adversely affected by one of them. I did not suggest against installing updates, but for testing purposes try removal and see if there may be a cause and effect. If so, then search for the reason the system is being negatively impacted by the update. Afterwards, it is very simple to re-install the update(s).

    Hope this helps clear up my suggestion about uninstalling updates.
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