Boot time getting slow... hangs on hibernation and sleep mode

[racie]

Hey everyone! I have a two year old Compaq Presario F756NR laptop which used to be quite speedy when starting up, but now I find myself stuck at the Compaq boot screen for quite a while before Windows loads. If I put my laptop into hibernate, the laptop just hangs at the boot screen and I have to reboot it in order for it to start. If I put it into sleep mode (which I only do on accident now :/), there is no way for my laptop to resume except for removing the battery (holding down the power button will not shut it off in this case).

Where should I go from here? My brother assisted me in updating the BIOS, but it didn't do much. I've tried other operating systems, but they don't affect the boot time. Would it be best to wipe my computer or is there something less drastic?

I have to admit, I'm quite clumsy... I have ran into doorways before while holding my laptop. :/ This has led to the slow failure of my CD/DVD drive so I cannot re-install Windows through that. (My USB ports are all fully functional, though.) Am I just slowly destroying my laptop with my lack of coordination?

Thanks everyone!

 

[richc46]

Lets diagnose and solve
Try clean boot
No does not hang
Follow instructions
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

Yes hangs

Try in safe mode and report back

 

[racie]

You want me to try sleep mode while doing this?

 

[richc46]

If it just hangs withous sleep, that will not be necessary

 

[racie]

Well it doesn't hang on it's own... it hangs after I try to bring it back from hibernation.

 

[richc46]

Try in clean boot. If it works well, follow the clean boot instructions.

Per the Microsoft Site with a similar problem
Per Microsoft Site

This issue can be related to several factors including incompatible device driver, incompatible third-party software, outdated peripheral firmware or outdated BIOS. You may need to contact Dell for more further assistance. Therefore, your time and efforts are appreciated.


In the meantime, you can also try the suggestions below to see if the issue can be resolved:

- If you plugged in any devices, such as a USB device, into the computer after you put it in hibernation, make sure that you unplug them before you resume the computer from hibernation. Then, plug in the device after the computer has successfully resumed from hibernation.

- Test in Clean Boot mode. If the issue disappears in the Clean Boot environment, we can use a 50/50 approach to quickly narrow down which entry is causing the issue.

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[EzioAuditore]

Follow Richard's advice.
And if you'd like to analyze your boot, download this free application- Soluto (Soluto).
It'll measure the boot time and will also list the apps which run at boot and how much time they took to execute.
It may or may not help regarding the hang issue but may be, it could narrow down the issue.

 

[gregrocker]

How long has it been since you clean reinstalled Win7 to a wiped HD?
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html

Many tech enthusiasts reinstall every year to keep their OS running like new. In fact given the bloatware that comes on a new computer, a clean reinstall will make it run far better than new.

And with built=in drive imaging on Win7, once you reinstall and capture an image there is never a need to reinstall again - just reimage from saved image to HD in 15 minutes.

 

[racie]

Ahhh... thanks for the responses. I've been away for the past few days.

...

I did the clean boot and it was inconclusive. For the most part, the hibernation issue seems to have resolved itself, but it still takes a long time.

As for the hanging during sleep mode, I haven't tried a clean boot because I don't like the idea of taking out my battery that many times. (Taking out the battery is the only way to shut of my laptop when it goes into sleep mode.)

Follow Richard's advice.
And if you'd like to analyze your boot, download this free application- Soluto (Soluto)...

Thanks for the link. I've never heard of Soluto before, and I must say, I'm impressed. Though, I tend to open it after I turn on my computer and I notice that my boot times are quite erratic. Disabling/pausing applications didn't really do much for my boot time.

How long has it been since you clean reinstalled Win7 to a wiped HD?
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html

Many tech enthusiasts reinstall every year to keep their OS running like new. In fact given the bloatware that comes on a new computer, a clean reinstall will make it run far better than new.

And with built=in drive imaging on Win7, once you reinstall and capture an image there is never a need to reinstall again - just reimage from saved image to HD in 15 minutes.

I've never re-installed Windows 7, although I'd like to in the not-too-distant future. The things that have stopped me are: 1. my DVD drive is broken so I would need to go through the hassle of figuring out how to install via USB 2. I have quite a few files I would need to back up

Do the images take up as much space as I am currently using on my system? In which case, I don't know if I have anything big enough to store it on. Forgive me, I don't know much about making backup images.


*edit* Oh, I forgot to mention, but I received another message today upon booting up my computer that said, "Operating system not found." I rebooted and all was well, but is this a sign of hard disk failure?

 

[gregrocker]

Sounds like you're due for a clean reinstall. Then you'll know if its hardware or the OS needs refreshing.

Check the Event Viewer>Custom Views>Admin to google repeat errors.

run sfc /scannow to check system files.

Consider a http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html?ltr=R

 

[wds7]

*edit* Oh, I forgot to mention, but I received another message today upon booting up my computer that said, "Operating system not found." I rebooted and all was well, but is this a sign of hard disk failure?[/QUOTE]

Yup .....pretty much so ....get ready for a new HDD very soon ..
"Better yet ...if your pc is OLD ...time for a new one .."
Try to do a clean install first though ...see how it holds up ..

 

[racie]

Check the Event Viewer>Custom Views>Admin to google repeat errors.

What do you mean exactly by "google repeat errors?" Most of the recent errors are reported as "fatal hardware errors" by WHEA-logger.

Though the strange thing is that the errors date all the way back to 2006. My computer was bought new in 2008 and did not have Windows 7 installed until some time in 2009.

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Thanks again guys. I'd love to try a clean install, but in order to do so I need to figure out how I can install Windows 7 through a USB. :/

 

[gregrocker]

Google some of the error text and ID number to see how others have solved the issues. This is how you learn about your computer and troubleshoot issues.

Run the HD maker's diag/repair full CD scan: Hard Drive Diagnostics Tools and Utilities

Then run Disk Check

What was the result of SFC -SCANNOW Command - System File Checker ?

Did you run the Repair Install?

 

[racie]

Google some of the error text and ID number to see how others have solved the issues. This is how you learn about your computer and troubleshoot issues.

Err... well the error I was talking about appears to be a very non-specific driver error. As far as I know, all of my drivers should be up to date.

Run the HD maker's diag/repair full CD scan: Hard Drive Diagnostics Tools and Utilities

Again, I would like to use CD's, but my DVD drive is broken. Though I'm sure this would be VERY useful if it worked. :/

Then run Disk Check

Will do! I'll post back after this.

What was the result of SFC -SCANNOW Command - System File Checker ?

It looks like it fixed some errors with Internet Explorer, but I don't use that anyway.

 

[gregrocker]

You can extract the Win7 DVD ISO using ImgBurn, write it to flash stick using UltraISO trial version: Open ISO on File tab, then Write Image on Bootable Tab, Format first, then Write.

You can then run the Repair Install or consider a clean reinstall.

 

[racie]

You can extract the Win7 DVD ISO using ImgBurn, write it to flash stick using UltraISO trial version: Open ISO on File tab, then Write Image on Bootable Tab, Format first, then Write.

You can then run the Repair Install or consider a clean reinstall.

Thanks! I'm thinking I'll do a fresh install tomorrow or the next day.

 

[gregrocker]

Some tips for a perfect clean install based on hundreds of them:

Make your Recovery DIsks or save a Windows 7 backup image of the entire HD first so you have a path back to factory condition. Then wipe the HD of all code: SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation

The installer is mostly driver-complete, with newer arriving quickly via optional Windows Updates. Any drivers then missing in Device Manager can be found on the Support Downloads webpage for your model computer or device. Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version

Install updates and then programs slowly over time to gauge performance after each. Don't let any programs write themselves into msconfig>Startup as they become freeloaders on your RAM/CPU and can spy on you. I only allow AV and gadgets. Troubleshooting with MSCONFIG

Use a lightweight free AV like MS Security Essentials which works perfectly with Windows 7 Firewall. http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

When it is finished, clean and order the HD perfectly using state-of-the-art free CCleaner then Auslogics Disk and Registry defraggers monthly. http://download.cnet.com/ccleaner/
http://download.cnet.com/Auslogics-D...=dl&tag=button
http://download.cnet.com/Auslogics-R...ml?tag=mncol;1

Then save a Windows 7 Backup image externally so you never have to reinstall again, just reimage the HD or replacement using DVD or Repair CD. Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup

 

[racie]

Thanks for the tips!

By the way, here's an update of what's been going on with my laptop...

I reinstalled Windows only to find that the laptop would get stuck at the Compaq boot screen for quite some time before turning on. I rebooted a few times and installed a few drivers before concluding that the reinstallation did nothing. But I was fine with that, as I wanted to start clean anyway.

Now... remember that broken DVD drive I told you about? I removed it and lo and behold, the boot was MUCH faster. My faulty DVD drive was the culprit and now all is well with my booting.

However, the one thing that has NOT resolved was sleep mode... it still hangs with that. Though Windows has informed me that it is a processor issue, so I don't think it's really fixable. Still, it's no biggie and I'm pretty happy with everything right now.

 

[gregrocker]

Study the Performance Diagnostics log on Advanced Tools page accessed by clicking the WEI score link at Computer>Properties. Google repeat errors text and ID # to resolution. Look for cued issues on Tools page, Generate A System Health Report.

Most often sleep mode hang is due to a Display Driver, so update yours to see if it helps. Then:
Driver Verifier to identify issues with Windows drivers
Trace Windows 7 boot-shutdown-hibernate-standby-resume issues

 

[flybeech]

I have a Compaq F767nr, equipped with the Quanta 30EA motherboard running Windows 7 64 bit. I think I have exactly the same problem. Here's what I know so far. When starting through the HP Phoenix bios v F.08 dated 04/25/2008, it takes forever to start.

My DVD drive has been intermittent, so I pulled it out of the slot for further inspection later. Lo and behold, the machine started perfectly, so I left the drive out and it's been starting like a champ. I assumed I had a bad drive, so I ordered a new Sony Optiarc AD-7580 to replace the AD-7560 DVD burner. Meanwhile, it's starting like it hasn't for years.

I received my new drive and slammed it in. Back was the painfully long boot and I couldn't see the drive in Windows. After a few loooong restarts, Windows 7 found the Sony DVD and installed the Optiarc drivers. I rushed on over to DVD properties and it took forever to open properties, but the device was there. Now, I'm back to loooong boot times and sporadic drive use. I guess I didn't have a bad drive, after all. I'm gonna pull out the DVD drive, so I can boot normally. I hope this helps.