Extremely slow startup after Windows 7 clean install

[cheffrey428]

I recently did a clean install from Windows Vista 32 bit to Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit. Each time I try to restart or turn on my computer, it takes about 15 minutes to boot. It gets stuck at the starting Windows screen for the majority of that time and it looks like the hard drive does not show any action. After about 15 minutes it eventually boots up.I am also having issues with my sound not working so I am wondering if its an issue with those drivers or if it is something else. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

System Manufacturer/Model Number Acer Aspire M5100
OS Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7600
CPU AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400
Memory 4GB
Graphics Card(s) ATI Radeon X1200 Series
Sound Card Integrated Realtek ALC888-GR, colayered with ALC883 Realtek

 

[Darryl Licht]

I recently did a clean install from Windows Vista 32 bit to Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit. Each time I try to restart or turn on my computer, it takes about 15 minutes to boot. It gets stuck at the starting Windows screen for the majority of that time and it looks like the hard drive does not show any action. After about 15 minutes it eventually boots up.I am also having issues with my sound not working so I am wondering if its an issue with those drivers or if it is something else. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

System Manufacturer/Model Number Acer Aspire M5100
OS Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7600
CPU AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400
Memory 4GB
Graphics Card(s) ATI Radeon X1200 Series
Sound Card Integrated Realtek ALC888-GR, colayered with ALC883 Realtek

I just responded to yor other post regarding sound issue... so you have more than one problem... Hmmmm.

A few questions to help us help you...

1. Where did you get your copy of 7 Ultimate?
2. Was Win7 performing updates? (Usually after a new install Win7 will DL and install all updates... most often takes 2-4 updates to catch all of them... this can cause the slow startup you are speaking of... the system may still be installing updates.)
3. Can you post a screenshot of Device Manager please?

 

[cheffrey428]

I bought my copy online through a college discount program, I received a DVD in the mail and installed via that disk. Windows 7 has performed several updates since I installed so I think it should be up to date. Here is a screenshot of my device manager, do you need me to expand any areas?

 

[Darryl Licht]

Everything looks fine here in dm...

Force a few more updates... until win updates sez its up to date.... just in case.

 

[Jonathan_King]

When did this start happening? Could it be a program that you installed that is causing the hang?

Also, what anti-virus are you using?

 

[cheffrey428]

I haven't installed my antivirus yet because I didn't want to add to this problem, I just installed Windows 7 2 days ago and the slow startup was evident immediately so I don't think it is due to any installed programs.

 

[Jonathan_King]

I wonder if it is a piece of hardware causing the hang. Disconnect all USB drives, video cards, etc and try rebooting.

 

[cheffrey428]

I removed all USB devices and it started up in less than 60 seconds. I then plugged in my keyboard, mouse, and wireless network adapter and now it is hanging up again. I am using my laptop to write this because my PC is still stuck at the starting Windows screen. It seems that the problem is with a USB device now I just have to figure out which one through trial and error.

 

[Jonathan_King]

Yes, let me guess it is the wireless adapter.

 

[cheffrey428]

Hopefully you are correct, I have to run some errands, i will investigate further in a couple hrs

 

[Darryl Licht]

I removed all USB devices and it started up in less than 60 seconds. I then plugged in my keyboard, mouse, and wireless network adapter and now it is hanging up again. I am using my laptop to write this because my PC is still stuck at the starting Windows screen. It seems that the problem is with a USB device now I just have to figure out which one through trial and error.

cheffrey:

What USB wireless adapter are you using? Make and model #?

Also, to see if it really is the wireless nic, try startup with only that removed and see if it is still slow.

More food for thought... What USB KB & Mouse, and does Win7 properly ID them in Devices and Printers?

 

[Nemix]

Is your BIOS and drivers up to date?

There are updated Realtek R2.42 (x64) drivers for your Soundcard on the Realtek site and ATI Catalyst 9.11 (x64) drivers for your videocard on the ATI/AMD site but make sure you look under Windows Vista (x64)/integrated motherboard/X1200 series for your videocard, they are compatible with Windows 7.

 

[cheffrey428]

Thanks Nemix, I have tried the Realtek 2.42. drivers but I still get no sound, I will try to install the ATI Catalyst driver. They have a v10.2 for 64 bit should I download that one or use v 9.11?

 

[Darryl Licht]

Just saw this 2.42 driver didnt work, eh? Yes try the latest driver Nemix suggested and as always let us know.

 

[Nemix]

The ATI Catalyst 10.2 does not support legacy onboard videocards, e.g. X1200 series.

There are no specific Windows 7 drivers for the X1200 series just Vista drivers but ATI support says they're compatible and I've been using (Vista drivers) with Windows 7 since launch, just make sure you get the 64-bit Vista drivers.

Here's a link: Graphics Drivers & Software

Choose Vista 64-Bit_Integrated/Motherbaord_Express 1200

Should bring you up to the 9.11's, read the bottom part and they are compatible with Windows 7.

 

[Nemix]

You did not say anything about no sound on the original post.

Does Realtek soundcard show up in the device manager with the R2.42 driver?

Also, are you sure nothing is loose (speakers), muted (keyboard function, Realtek audio manager, Windows sound manager) or disabled (Realtek soundcard in device manager) on your computer?

 

[cheffrey428]

Reinstalled Realtek 2.42, upon restart soundcard shows up but the only sound is still static. I tried plugging in several sets of speakers and headphones into both the front and rear audio jacks to make sure it wasn't the speakers and on all devices I just get the static. Also, my digital HDMI output to my monitor is all static and buzzing. I installed the ATI Catalyst software that you recommended, can't tell if that is helping anything. I also tried booting up in safe mode with networking to see if the slow startup time continued but there was no problem booting up in safe mode. Sorry to write about both issues but I figured I could address them both here as they may be related I think?

 

[cheffrey428]

Just to be clear after rebooting from safe mode, it is still taking upwards of 15 minutes.

 

[Nemix]

I really tried my best cause you motherboard is very identical to mine.

Did you have these problem with Vista?

Sorry, I couldn't help.

 

[cheffrey428]

No, never had any problems with Vista. I did have Vista 32 bit and I installed Windows 7 64 bit so wondering if that has something to do with it. Thanks for all your help though!