Win7 Is Slow!!! (my first post btw...)

@greg...I'm curious as to why you would suggest that the OP replace Avast with MSE when Avast uses less resources?

Hey hey hey! There's no need for name calling! Erm...I think. What does OP mean anyway? I don't know what it means hehheheh...
 

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450W
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Because it doesnt BSOD as often. It is hooked into the kernel by the same ppl who built the OS, so it is a better fit.


BTW I dont use mse

Uhm, what does BSOD mean??

(I'm a noob, sorry :o )
 

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Intel DG31PR
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x32 (UPDATE: Now x64!)
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU - E4600 @ 2.40GHz (2CPUs)
Motherboard
Intel DG31PR
Memory
4096 RAM
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 4350 1GB DDR2
Sound Card
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Generic Pnp Monitor 1024x768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Screen Resolution
1024x768
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[s]250GB HDD[/s] 1TB HDD + 150GB Ext + 4GB PD
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450W
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Uhm, a normal one I guess
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MS Standard PS/2 Keyboard
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What you need is the ATI "Expertool'',and the new Catalyst..There are some wicked settings for your card and a eventviewer that could help alot.. I'd say look for the new restributible Dx pakage you can find because it normally has all the updates and fixes.. Also try setting your HD to performace.. Run a chkdsk booted to see for any problems.. (ctrl + R.... chkdsk) if a problem is reported reply to me.. And i can help you further by looking at the Expertool event problem aswell.. Please rep me at the top right scale if i helped..

1. Expertool is for ATI Radeon 4850 and 4870. Mine is ATI Radeon HD 4350. Also, I don't have a fan.

2. I have the latest Catalyst downloaded from the official website.

3. What's an event viewer?

4. I've downloaded the latest DX package from Microsoft.

5. What do you mean, 'set your HD to performance'?

6. No problems in CHKDSK.

7. What top right scale? Where?

P.S.: You would have known points 2 and 4 above if you had read my main post.

Thanks for your suggestions :D but still, no luck :cry:
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x32 (UPDATE: Now x64!)
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Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU - E4600 @ 2.40GHz (2CPUs)
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Intel DG31PR
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450W
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@greg...I'm curious as to why you would suggest that the OP replace Avast with MSE when Avast uses less resources?
I still use Avast some too and consider it comparable to MSE but either can sometimes conflict so to check this I switch to the other. MSE is overall less problematic, too.

Remove Daemon tools app.

Try MSE in place of Avast. Use WIndows Firewall.

YOu have at least one tweaking utility. Win7 needs no tweaking whatsoever, as those of us who beta tested it found out the hard way over a year. It will always come back to bite you. If you tweaked anything other than normal system settings available to set in Win7, then either SysRestore or clean reinstall. It is that bad.

1.I need Daemon Tools for the 'Assassin's Creed''s .iso file. I can't launch the game at all if I dont have DT.

2.Removed avast.

3.No tweaking utility whatsoever. Just disabled some features which I don't need. (IE, Printer related things and stuff like that)

GameBooster, Advanced System Care and the RAM Booster sound like tweaking tools to me. Instead of replying that you want them as with GameBooster, uninstall them long enough to see how performance changes. Unforunately with tweaks, you'll only really know if you uninstall the tweaks by using the rollback function in the utility or SysRestoring back far enough. But tweaking is so problematic in Win7 that if this cannot be clearly done I recommend a rsinstall which often overcomes problems caused by unnecessary tweaking.

Try mounting your ISO with PowerISO which is more compatible. Or uninstall Daemon and use disk to check what changes.

If you are getting Blue Screen (BSOD) shutdowns then go to Crashes forum here and upload the bugcheck report it generates using the tool pinned to the top of page then post it there. They specialize in solving these.

TYpe Event Viewer into Start Search box, choose Admin view to google repeat errors to find how others have resolved them. This is how you troubleshoot problems.

I think he was referring to editing graphics effects at Computer>Properties>Advanced settings>Performance. If you choose Best Performance it will send you back to XP graphics, so you really only want to edit out fading, sliding, dragging intact windows, etc. as you experiment and find what's best.

Click through your WEI score on Properties page to access Advanced Tools page. Study Performance log there closely for repeat errors, look for issues cued at top of Tools page, then Generate a System Health Report.

Sometimes Catalyst should go the other way: Uninstall and use only driver if you don't need advanced settings it offers. This will solve some problems with Catalyst conflicts, and those who don't need card settings don't need the package anyway except for driver.
 
GameBooster, Advanced System Care and the RAM Booster sound like tweaking tools to me. Instead of replying that you want them as with GameBooster, uninstall them long enough to see how performance changes.

Try mounting your ISO with PowerISO which is more compatible. Or uninstall Daemon and use disk to check what changes.

If you are getting Blue Screen (BSOD) shutdowns then go to Crashes forum here and upload the bugcheck report it generates using the tool pinned to the top of page then post it there. They specialize in solving these.

I think he was referring to editing graphics effects at Computer>Properties>Advanced settings>Performance. If you choose Best Performance it will send you back to XP graphics, so you really only want to edit out fading, sliding, dragging intact windows, etc. as you experiment and find what's best.

Click through your WEI score on Properties page to access Advanced Tools page. Study Performance log there closely for repeat errors, look for issues cued at top of Tools page, then Generate a System Health Report.

Sometimes Catalyst should go the other way: Uninstall and use only driver if you don't need advanced settings it offers. This will solve some problems with Catalyst conflicts, and those who don't need card settings don't need the package anyway except for driver.

*sigh* Ok, ok, fine, calm down.

1. Uninstalled Game Booster, uninstalled ASC and removed SmartRAM. Btw, can you define 'Tweaking Tools'? You know, for future reference?

2. Uninstalled DAEMON Tools. What do you think about ALCOHOL 120%?

3. I've never had a BSOD. EVER. Neither in XP nor 7. *touch wood*

4. That's exactly what I did. I mean, I deselected lots of things in that list instead of clicking Best Performance.

5. Generated a System Health Report. The only thing I thought odd was that in the 'Warnings' Section, under 'Informational', the 'Symptom' said 'The Security Center has not recorded an anti-virus product.'

6. Uninstalled anything related to ATI Catalyst.

CONCLUSION:

I see no changes in my PC whatsoever. But I am hoping doing a clean install (as you suggested) will fix whatever is wrong. Also, I am going to be installing Win7 Ultimate 64Bit. Do you think that's a good idea?
I thought I'd either upgrade my Win7Ult32bit to Win7Ult64bit or dual boot with WinXP/SP2/32bit or do both (upgrade and dualboot) OR just do a clean install of WinXP/SP2/32bit. What do you think??

Hoping for a quick reply,
T4
 
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Intel DG31PR
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Windows 7 Ultimate x32 (UPDATE: Now x64!)
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Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU - E4600 @ 2.40GHz (2CPUs)
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Intel DG31PR
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4096 RAM
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ATI Radeon HD 4350 1GB DDR2
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In-built
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Generic Pnp Monitor 1024x768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
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1024x768
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[s]250GB HDD[/s] 1TB HDD + 150GB Ext + 4GB PD
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450W
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MS Standard PS/2 Keyboard
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MS HID Compliant Mouse
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Tweaking to me is anything that goes beyond normal Win7 settings, which have come to suffice for almost any optimization needs. The problem with having made them willy-nilly is that unless there is a restore point for each, you really have to clean reinstall since a Repair Install doesn't always roll back dicey settings, just wrong or corrupt ones.

There is a tutorial here on perfectly safe optimizations written by our esteemed Admin Shawn whose knowledge has created a virtual Win7 encyclopedia and earned him a MS MVP: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11728-optimize-windows-7-a.html.

I do not think about Alcohol 120%. Everything I read about it is bad.

Sure try 64 bit Ultimate as your rig can support it. You'll need to do a clean install, so if you have an Upgrade version, boot it and it will see any OS on HD to allow Upgrade version key, then delete Win7 32 bit, create and format a new partition there.

It should configure a Dual Boot with XP if you leave it plugged in, but if on a separate HD then I would unplug XP so that you can boot either via BIOS boot order or one-time BIOS Boot menu key rather than interlocking them with a Windows-managed Dual Boot.

If you have any further questions post back a screenshot of your maximized full Disk Mgmt drive map with listings, using SNipping TOol in Start Menu.
 
Someone told me recently that if I wanna dualboot Win7 with WinXP, I should install WinXP first and then install Win7 coz Win7 doesn't allow older versions to dualboot with it...or something like that. Well that's what he said, anyway. Is that really possible? Can installing Win7 64 first cause conflicts with WinXP later? Also, is it ok to have Win7 64 and WinXP 32? Coz they both need totally separate drivers and stuff, right?

Btw, sorry for taking up so much of your time. Also, what does OP mean? tw33k called me an OP. Should I be offended :confused: ?

P.S.: I've attached the scrnsht of my DiskManager (How does this help?)
 

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Intel DG31PR
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x32 (UPDATE: Now x64!)
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Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU - E4600 @ 2.40GHz (2CPUs)
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Intel DG31PR
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4096 RAM
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ATI Radeon HD 4350 1GB DDR2
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In-built
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Generic Pnp Monitor 1024x768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
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1024x768
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[s]250GB HDD[/s] 1TB HDD + 150GB Ext + 4GB PD
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450W
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Uhm, a normal one I guess
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MS Standard PS/2 Keyboard
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MS HID Compliant Mouse
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It's best to put multi Boots on separate drives the boot via the BIOS boot order or one-time BIOS Boot menu key. This keeps them independent instead of interlocked as Windows dual boot manager does.

Screenshot looks correct but why is T4 HD marked Active? Is it an OS?
 
It's best to put multi Boots on separate drives the boot via the BIOS boot order or one-time BIOS Boot menu key. This keeps them independent instead of interlocked as Windows dual boot manager does.

Screenshot looks correct but why is T4 HD marked Active? Is it an OS?

1. Oh ok. By 'drive', you mean another hard disk or another partition?
2. T4 ROCKS (I: ) or T4 (F: )? Well, neither of them are operating systems... (F: ) is a partition on my main HDD and (I: ) is an external hard disk.
3. What does OP mean??? (tw33k called me that. Should I be offended :confused: ?)
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x32 (UPDATE: Now x64!)
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Intel DG31PR
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4096 RAM
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ATI Radeon HD 4350 1GB DDR2
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In-built
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Generic Pnp Monitor 1024x768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Hard Drives
[s]250GB HDD[/s] 1TB HDD + 150GB Ext + 4GB PD
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450W
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Uhm, a normal one I guess
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1) separate HD's booted via Bios.
2) the T4 HD is marked active. u can Modify>Mark Inactive with free Partition Wizard or Diskpart
3) original post or poster
 
Hello to everyone.

I have performance problem with windows 7.
After I log on into my user account (i don't have password), I must wait 5 minutes for perfomance. It's slow that everything I can open, so I can't feel the real speed of my pc after Welcome screen, after checking internet connection and avast free. Every startup file is disable (only avast free).
After 5 minutes, everything is fine. Works fast, opening fast..everything is fast than ever.

My configuration:
CPU: Core i5 750 @2.66
MB: Asus P7H55
RAM: 4GB DDR3 1333MHz
HDD: WD Caviar Green 1TB, SATA 3GB/s, 64MB Cache
VGA: KFA2 GTS 250 1GB DDR3

What is the problem??!!!
 
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Asus
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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Intel Core i5 750 @2.66GHz
Motherboard
Asus P7H55
Memory
4GB DDR3 1333MHz Apacer
Graphics Card(s)
KFA2 GeForce GTS 250 1GB DDR3
Sound Card
VIA High Definition Audio
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Xerox 22" LCD
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
WD Caviar Green 1TB, SATA 3GB/s, 64MB Cache
PSU
Hantol 720W Extreme
Case
Delux Black
Cooling
Intel CPU Cooler
Keyboard
Logitech Standard
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A4Tech Glaser X6
Internet Speed
6 Mbps
Test hardware: memtest86 CD for 5-6 passes or overnight, then HD maker's diag/repair CD full scan: Hard Drive Diagnostics Tools and Utilities

Check system file integrity: SFC -SCANNOW Command

Study carefully the Event Viewer>Admin view to google repeat errors using text and ID#. Ditto the Performance log on Advanced Tools page accessed by clicking WEI score link at Computer>properties. Look for cued issues on Tools page, then Generate A System Health Report.

Is this a factory install or did you install it? Was the HD wiped first of all code? When did problems start? Can you remember what you did just before probs started? If probs are recent see if you can System Restore to beforehand.

As a last resort before Clean Reinstall, try a Repair Install

If you have no password, you don't need to log in unless you have other possibly unnecessary accounts which can be deleted in User Accounts.
 
When I bought the computer, it was include Windows 7 Professional 32bit. Then because of 4GB RAM, I have installed Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit clean install.

I don't remember when this problem has started.

Here some results from the test. Today, I'll test the hdd and memory.

1. System file integrity
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2. Performance Log
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3. System Health Report
http://www.speedyshare.com/files/24728496/R_P_Report.html

4. HDD Performance (READ)
nd974n.png



I have looked the case, and the red led (HDD) was work a lot. Just after Security Center.
 

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Asus
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i5 750 @2.66GHz
Motherboard
Asus P7H55
Memory
4GB DDR3 1333MHz Apacer
Graphics Card(s)
KFA2 GeForce GTS 250 1GB DDR3
Sound Card
VIA High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Xerox 22" LCD
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
WD Caviar Green 1TB, SATA 3GB/s, 64MB Cache
PSU
Hantol 720W Extreme
Case
Delux Black
Cooling
Intel CPU Cooler
Keyboard
Logitech Standard
Mouse
A4Tech Glaser X6
Internet Speed
6 Mbps
Im curious why do you need a Virtual Drive for Assasins Creed anyway?
It simply extra software/Drivers that you do not need.

AC2 does not require the disc to play.

As for the first one, i didn't think it did either .. but most of mine are STEAM so could be wrong.

It would be easier to just use the original disc wouldn't it?
Not only for the reasons of extra un-needed software but also wasting extra disc space for the game itself as well a copy of the Full disc.
 

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Custom (Self Build)
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Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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Intel Core i7 2700k
Motherboard
eVGA P67 SLI
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8GB Mushkin Redline Ridgebacks @1866
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EVGA GTX570 SC
Sound Card
XiFi Titanium HD
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LG W2453V
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1920x1080
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Intel 320 80GB -- Intel X25-V 40GB --WD Black 1TB x2 -- WD Blue 640GB
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Seasonic x750
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Corsair 600T SE White
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eVGA Superclocked CPU Cooler
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Saitek Cyborg
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Kaspersky
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IE
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LG BD/DVD
Run the Latency Checker to see if a driver is responsible for lagging: DPC Latency Checker

nothing should be in the Red - if so follow the steps given on Download page to disable drivers one-by-one until you find the one responsible then replace it.

Any performance changes after repairing System Files?

You'll need to scroll much further down the Event Viewer>Admin View and Performance logs to find repeat errors to google to resolution.

I have given up on probs with 64 bit on some installs and gone back to 32 bit to great satisfaction.
 
1) separate HD's booted via Bios.
2) the T4 HD is marked active. u can Modify>Mark Inactive with free Partition Wizard or Diskpart
3) original post or poster

1. Ah ok.
2. What are the advantages/disadvantages of keeping it Active (it's an external HDD)?
3. Oh. Ok. Ha. Of course.
4. Thanks for all your help! I finally found the rep button (I'm not viewing this website in the default theme, so the buttons and their placement are different) and have 'repped' you!
 

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Intel DG31PR
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Windows 7 Ultimate x32 (UPDATE: Now x64!)
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU - E4600 @ 2.40GHz (2CPUs)
Motherboard
Intel DG31PR
Memory
4096 RAM
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 4350 1GB DDR2
Sound Card
In-built
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic Pnp Monitor 1024x768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Hard Drives
[s]250GB HDD[/s] 1TB HDD + 150GB Ext + 4GB PD
PSU
450W
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Uhm, a normal one I guess
Cooling
No cooling thingamabobs installed
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MS Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
MS HID Compliant Mouse
Internet Speed
256Kbps-768Kbps
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Creative 2.1 Speakers
Run the Latency Checker to see if a driver is responsible for lagging: DPC Latency Checker

nothing should be in the Red - if so follow the steps given on Download page to disable drivers one-by-one until you find the one responsible then replace it.

Any performance changes after repairing System Files?

You'll need to scroll much further down the Event Viewer>Admin View and Performance logs to find repeat errors to google to resolution.

I have given up on probs with 64 bit on some installs and gone back to 32 bit to great satisfaction.

I FOUND WHAT'S MY PROBLEM
http://i53.tinypic.com/atugbs.png

SOURCE: http://itexpertvoice.com/home/what’s-taking-so-long-how-to-fight-slow-startup-times-in-windows-7/

Must do the same like the tutorial on SOURCE link??
 

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Asus
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i5 750 @2.66GHz
Motherboard
Asus P7H55
Memory
4GB DDR3 1333MHz Apacer
Graphics Card(s)
KFA2 GeForce GTS 250 1GB DDR3
Sound Card
VIA High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Xerox 22" LCD
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
WD Caviar Green 1TB, SATA 3GB/s, 64MB Cache
PSU
Hantol 720W Extreme
Case
Delux Black
Cooling
Intel CPU Cooler
Keyboard
Logitech Standard
Mouse
A4Tech Glaser X6
Internet Speed
6 Mbps
I haven't read anything, but why a 32-bit Windows and 4GB of ram? 32-bit versions only work with 3GB or LESS, so you are probably with 0,75GB or more usable RAM not recognized by the OS.

Your computer is capable of handling a 64-bit version, in fact, I'd recommend it.
 

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Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (Build 7601 SP1)
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AMD Phenom II X2 555 @ X4 B55 (3.2Ghz, 2MB L2/6MB L3 Cache)
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ASUS M4A785TD-V Evo
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4GB (2x2GB) Corsair DDR3, 1333Mhz
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ASUS ENGTX560, DirectCU, 1GD5
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8-Channel HD Audio
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Philips 226CL2SB
Screen Resolution
1920x1080p
Hard Drives
500GB Seagate, SATA2, 7200rpm, 16MB/s
PSU
Corsair TX650 v2
Internet Speed
90mbps Fiber Optics
I haven't read anything, but why a 32-bit Windows and 4GB of ram? 32-bit versions only work with 3GB or LESS, so you are probably with 0,75GB or more usable RAM not recognized by the OS.

Your computer is capable of handling a 64-bit version, in fact, I'd recommend it.

??? His system specs say his OS is Windows 7 Ultimate x64...
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x32 (UPDATE: Now x64!)Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU - E4600 @ 2.40GHz ...4096 RAMATI Radeon HD 4350 1GB DDR2
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Intel DG31PR
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x32 (UPDATE: Now x64!)
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU - E4600 @ 2.40GHz (2CPUs)
Motherboard
Intel DG31PR
Memory
4096 RAM
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 4350 1GB DDR2
Sound Card
In-built
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic Pnp Monitor 1024x768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Hard Drives
[s]250GB HDD[/s] 1TB HDD + 150GB Ext + 4GB PD
PSU
450W
Case
Uhm, a normal one I guess
Cooling
No cooling thingamabobs installed
Keyboard
MS Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
MS HID Compliant Mouse
Internet Speed
256Kbps-768Kbps
Other Info
Creative 2.1 Speakers
OMG, I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS!!! ATI Catalyst was the problem!!! I uninstalled Catalyst, let Windows 7 handle the drivers related stuff, and now everything works like a charm!!! It took me TWO weeks to get a solution to this problem!
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x32 (UPDATE: Now x64!)Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU - E4600 @ 2.40GHz ...4096 RAMATI Radeon HD 4350 1GB DDR2
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Intel DG31PR
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x32 (UPDATE: Now x64!)
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU - E4600 @ 2.40GHz (2CPUs)
Motherboard
Intel DG31PR
Memory
4096 RAM
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 4350 1GB DDR2
Sound Card
In-built
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic Pnp Monitor 1024x768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Hard Drives
[s]250GB HDD[/s] 1TB HDD + 150GB Ext + 4GB PD
PSU
450W
Case
Uhm, a normal one I guess
Cooling
No cooling thingamabobs installed
Keyboard
MS Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
MS HID Compliant Mouse
Internet Speed
256Kbps-768Kbps
Other Info
Creative 2.1 Speakers
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