Windows 7 - Applications taking very long to start up


  1. Artix
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    Windows 7 x64
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    Windows 7 - Applications taking very long to start up


    Hi all,

    Recently I've encountered a strange problem; it's not reproducible but happens from time to time.

    When I attempt to open an application (be it opening a PDF (Adobe Reader), or firing up Chrome), the mouse shows the spinning icon beside the pointer, but the application does not start up. This can take up to a minute before the application fires up.

    When I check the Task Manager for my application, I see that the appliation starts, but only takes up 100kb of memory, and stays that way for a while before increasing, and that's when the application loads.

    Any ideas?
    Thanks :)
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  3. EzioAuditore
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    Winbdows 7 ultimate x64 | Ubuntu 12.04 x64 LTS
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    Did you try re-installing the app? If that didn't work, try running chkdsk /f, disk defragmentation (i recommend Puran Defrag) and memory diagnostic.
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  4. tanzhuoning
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    Windows 7 Enterprise
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    It's most likely because of Kaspersky 9.0.0.736. Close it and try.
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  6. CrystalizedWF7
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x32
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    Try Refreshing your PC, also delete or close unused applications and files, hope this helps.
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