Windows 7: Slow bootup (Win7 64bit)

Issue:
After reformat, it's been taking my laptop 10-15 minutes to boot.

What I've done so far:
- Brought it to tech support, and they've determined it wasn't a hardware issue.
- Updated all device drivers

What's happening:
Instead of the usual Microsoft Windows message with the Windows logo, the boot screen is always this



and it's been like that no matter how much I restart.

Thank you very much for your time!

Can you put the system specs inti your profile (CPU, Graphics, HD, etc.). That would help. The logo matter could be a graphics problem.

Have you tried to boot in safe mode and how long does that take.

I've updated System Specs with as much information as I know. Would it help to know that the bootup time was fine before I reformatted it?

Trying safe mode now. Will post results.
EDIT1: Safe Mode took about 8-10 minutes to boot.
EDIT2: Will check back in about 8 hours.

Check in msconfig > Boot tab whether Safe Boot is checked. If yes, uncheck it.

It's unchecked. I'm on normal boot.

You could run Soluto to find out what is holding it up: http://download.cnet.com/Soluto/3000...-75446583.html

Just installed Soluto. What do I do with it? Sorry for this question, just have to make sure what I'm doing XD

If you reboot, you'll see. It will appear on the bottom left of the screen.

I'm not sure I get it. It's there, and it opens up on my browser when I double click it. Which information do I need?

bumping this for visibility