15 minutes to boot into Windows?

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  1. Posts : 150
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.
       #1

    15 minutes to boot into Windows?


    I have had problems with a failing hard drive, and I have since replaced the it and cloned all of the old HD contents to it, but am still having a problem when I boot - It is still taking about 15 mins to boot into Windows, as it did prior to the HD swap.
    Can you please suggest what I can do to get back to normal?
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  2. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #2

    basils57 said:
    I have had problems with a failing hard drive, and I have since replaced the it and cloned all of the old HD contents to it, but am still having a problem when I boot - It is still taking about 15 mins to boot into Windows, as it did prior to the HD swap.
    Can you please suggest what I can do to get back to normal?
    Besides the obvious windows clean re-install, or repair install, can you run a system file check to tell us the condition of your system atm?


    Run a system file check to verify and repair your system files.
    To do this type cmd in search, then right click to run as administrator, then
    SFC /SCANNOW

    It may need to be run up to three times before sucessful

    Read here for more information SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

    Let us know the results from the report at the end.
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  3. Posts : 2,588
    Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
       #3

    Yes, but first you must do something for me: Fill out your system specs (this tool may help you out a great deal).
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  4. Posts : 8,398
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64/Windows 8 Consumer Preview x64/Ubuntu 11.04
       #4

    Take a look at the below tutorial. Following some of the tips should help you speed up windows.
    Optimize Windows 7

    Also try running a Startup Repair.
    Startup Repair

    Lastly, disable all unnecessary startup programs and reboot.
    Startup Programs - Change
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  5. Posts : 10,994
    Win 7 Pro 64-bit
       #5

    One more troubleshooting technique is running a Clean Boot (aka: Clean Startup.)

    Troubleshoot Application Conflicts by Performing a Clean Startup
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  6. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #6

    You can run Soluto during the boot. It will tell you what is holding things up.
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  7. Posts : 150
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.
    Thread Starter
       #7

    zigzag3143 said:
    basils57 said:
    I have had problems with a failing hard drive, and I have since replaced the it and cloned all of the old HD contents to it, but am still having a problem when I boot - It is still taking about 15 mins to boot into Windows, as it did prior to the HD swap.
    Can you please suggest what I can do to get back to normal?
    Besides the obvious windows clean re-install, or repair install, can you run a system file check to tell us the condition of your system atm?


    Run a system file check to verify and repair your system files.
    To do this type cmd in search, then right click to run as administrator, then
    SFC /SCANNOW

    It may need to be run up to three times before sucessful

    Read here for more information SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

    Let us know the results from the report at the end.
    Thanks zigzag3243and Dustsailor. I have filled out system specs a requested, and have run a system file check 3 times, but am still not showing a clean disk.

    I have attached the SFC report as requested, and look forward to your observations.

    I tried to do a repair install, but the installed optical drive wouldn't read the disk, and when I did get it to read via an external optical drive, I got to the 'Setup is starting...' page and the machine just hung!

    I really am now quite frustrated, and would welcome a lifeline!
    15 minutes to boot into Windows? Attached Files
    Last edited by basils57; 29 Oct 2011 at 09:41. Reason: additional info
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  8. Posts : 2,588
    Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
       #8

    Assuming that both harddrives have and/or are failing, then the problem wouldn't be the harddrives. The power supply would be the most likely culprit, or if the computer is heating those drives up beyond their endurance. But keep in mind it could be any number of things going wrong, from softeware to hardware. So I am not recommending you buy a whole bunch of stuff just yet.

    Did this problem only start recently with this newer hard drive, or has it been ongoing? If it has always been this way, it likely isn't an overheating problem. You haven't listed your power supply unit in your system specs, but it would be a good idea.

    marsmimar said:
    One more troubleshooting technique is running a Clean Boot (aka: Clean Startup.)

    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/179159-troubleshoot-application-conflicts-performing-clean-startup.html
    This is a good idea to try, as well as this:

    JaidynM said:
    Take a look at the below tutorial. Following some of the tips should help you speed up windows.
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11728-optimize-windows-7-a.html

    Also try running a Startup Repair.
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/681-startup-repair.html

    Lastly, disable all unnecessary startup programs and reboot.
    Startup Programs - Change
    Keep in mind when I recommend the "optimize windows" link, no one expects you to buy anything. That link is just a complete list of all you can do to optimize windows. Be careful when using some things as you may never find the exit to that rabbit hole. Some things are only for advanced computer users, so becareful what you do to your computer

    Western digital is usually a very good/clean hard drive. did you buy it used?
    how does your computer act after the 15 minutes slow start-up?
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  9. mjf
    Posts : 5,969
    Windows 7x64 Home Premium SP1
       #9

    whs said:
    You can run Soluto during the boot. It will tell you what is holding things up.
    This looks interesting whs.
    Thanks for pointing to the link - I'm trying it with an image to fall back on particularly as it's a Beta.
    I'm curious how it might handle crash analysis.
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  10. Posts : 150
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Thanks Dusty; The time that this problem started probably equated to the time that the original HD started to play up.

    As far as PSU detail - It doesn't appear to be detailed in Speccy, is there any way of identifying this other than taking the case apart?

    I'll have a look at the other things you mention.

    My new HD is new, not used, and once booted up the computer seems to operate as normal - albeit slightly slower than normal, and with a problem reading my Win7 installation CD!

    By the way, thanks for your and everyone else's help - much appreciated.
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