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Boots fast but networking seems to lock up usability for a few minutes
Hi all.
I have a Dell XPS L502X laptop-Core i7 with a Kingston HyperX 3K SSD installed in it. The operating system is Windows 7 Ultimate.
I did a clean installation of Windows when installing my SSD by following a guide "Sean's Windows 7 Install & Optimization Guide for SSD" and everything worked perfectly and was very fast. It used to boot up and open all applications and make all network connections within 15 -20 seconds and from then the computer was fully functional.
However, lately I have been having an issue immediately after the boot process hits the desktop. The applications I have always had starting up start up in the same amount of time, but the wireless networking seems to be causing an issue. It may not be the culprit but it is what I notice to be different.
The wireless icon with have the signal bars with the blue circle over them as if it would be connecting to a network. The blue circle does not move as it usually does though. If I click the icon nothing happens. If I right click the icon, the options won't open up unless I repeatedly try to right click it. After a minute or two, it seems like something happens all at once and everything I was trying to do earlier happens and a connections is established.
While the icon and wireless issue is occurring, I am unable to open any applications. If I click the google chrome icon, it will act as if it will load and then just go away. When I click it again, the same thing. However, when the wireless thing finally responds both of the chrome windows open from earlier.
I have disabled various startup items in an attempt to find the issue and haven't found a culprit. I have also uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers for the wireless and ethernet card. To no avail. Malware, virus, rootkit scans all show no threats either.
I'm at a loss. I am posting a video that shows my issue. It happens at every boot. If you could provide some help that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.
Startup Freeze - YouTube