"Preparing your desktop" took too long time !


  1. Posts : 10
    W7 Ultramate *64*
       #1

    "Preparing your desktop" took too long time !


    I've SSD as OS. Before this problem occurred, it only took 30 - 40 seconds to boot up my computer and i'm very satisfied with it.

    Then suddenly couple or more months ago this problem occurred , it took totally 3 minutes to boot up ! I used any tune up utility and CCleaner and even Disk Defragment software but unfortunately it's still the same. I can't hold my patience anymore because this is too slow and even slower day by day!

    Especially when the boot up phrase "Preparing your desktop" it tooks 2 minutes to load for no reason ! Before this it only took 2 seconds ! LOL it's like when the phrase "Preparing your desktop" shows up then it immediately go to my desktop with just a blink ! That was just before! But right now , OMG even blinking my eyes rapidly still won't go to my desktop within that few seconds !

    Here's the detailed text by viewing Event Viewer : 'BOOT TIME' | TextUploader.com

    Please help , I've searched the web everywhere but nothing solves/relates my problem
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  2.    #2

    You will not have "Preparing your Desktop" except for the first time after install and if the User account fails to load and instead loads a temporary user profile due to corruption.'

    But if you've been using Tune-Up Utilities and optimizers on Win7 then you've likely corrupted your system beyond repair anyway. So best to start over and stick with these same steps in Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 which will assure you get and keep a perfect install. Just don't use anything else and you'll be safe.
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  3. Posts : 4,566
    Windows 10 Pro
       #3

    You may have programs running at startup that is causing this issue. Please see this tutorial to temporary disable them and see if the issue is resolved:

    Troubleshoot Application Conflicts by Performing a Clean Startup

    gregrocker said:
    You will not have "Preparing your Desktop" except for the first time after install and if the User account fails to load and instead loads a temporary user profile due to corruption.
    I don't know if that is true, seeing as how I have seen this before multiple times on loading on many pcs including my own with no issues present like that.
    Last edited by andrew129260; 21 Jul 2014 at 09:43.
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  4. Posts : 10
    W7 Ultramate *64*
    Thread Starter
       #4

    andrew129260 said:
    You may have programs running at startup that is causing this issue. Please see this tutorial to temporary disable them and see if the issue is resolved:

    Troubleshoot Application Conflicts by Performing a Clean Startup
    I've done that before and even now. Disabled all startups & non-microsoft services(or even included microsoft services) in msconfig. But the result is still the same , anyway thanks for your answer.
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  5. Posts : 20
    Windows 7 home Premium 64 bit
       #5

    NEVER defrag an SSD. EVER. You will reduce it's life by a lot. Instead of 5 years or longer, you might only get 2-3. SSDs don't like the constant moving of data, unlike HDDs. SSDs are a lot like a flash drive, they just hold more and have faster technology.
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  6. Posts : 461
    Win 10 Pro x64, Win 7 Pro x64
       #6

    Greg's right (as usual)...

    You will not have "Preparing your Desktop" except for the first time after install and if the User account fails to load and instead loads a temporary user profile due to corruption.'

    But if you've been using Tune-Up Utilities and optimizers on Win7 then you've likely corrupted your system beyond repair anyway....
    <Data Name="BootUserProfileProcessingTime">75351</Data>

    <Data Name="BootIsRebootAfterInstall">false</Data>
    andrew's advice is solid also...Troubleshoot Application Conflicts by Performing a Clean Startup

    <Data Name="MainPathBootTime">91618</Data>
    Here's a pretty good (general) guide on troubleshooting slow boot time: What?s Taking So Long? How to Fight Slow Startup Times in Windows 7 « IT Expert Voice

    HTH :)

    Attachment 326391

    EDIT: Worth a look IMHO http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...#1TC=windows-7
    Last edited by Urthboundmisfit; 19 Oct 2014 at 04:41.
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  7.    #7

    You can interact with a chart of your Startup by installing and following the advice of Soluto – Anti-Frustration Software.

    However after I use it I always uninstall it since ironically it slows the startup with its micromanaging.
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  8. Posts : 461
    Win 10 Pro x64, Win 7 Pro x64
       #8

    ***snicker***


    gregrocker said:
    You can interact with a chart of your Startup by installing and following the advice of Soluto – Anti-Frustration Software.

    However after I use it I always uninstall it
    since ironically it slows the startup with its micromanaging.


    ETA: UH-OH...
    Attachment 326420

    2nd ETA: UH-OH part deux...
    Attachment 326419
    Last edited by Urthboundmisfit; 19 Oct 2014 at 04:41.
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