Slow bootup (Win7 64bit)

[revya]

Issue:
After reformat, it's been taking my laptop 10-15 minutes to boot.

What I've done so far:
- Brought it to tech support, and they've determined it wasn't a hardware issue.
- Updated all device drivers

What's happening:
Instead of the usual Microsoft Windows message with the Windows logo, the boot screen is always this

and it's been like that no matter how much I restart.

Thank you very much for your time!

 

[whs]

Can you put the system specs inti your profile (CPU, Graphics, HD, etc.). That would help. The logo matter could be a graphics problem.

Have you tried to boot in safe mode and how long does that take.

 

[revya]

I've updated System Specs with as much information as I know. Would it help to know that the bootup time was fine before I reformatted it?

Trying safe mode now. Will post results.
EDIT1: Safe Mode took about 8-10 minutes to boot.
EDIT2: Will check back in about 8 hours.

 

[whs]

Check in msconfig > Boot tab whether Safe Boot is checked. If yes, uncheck it.

 

[revya]

It's unchecked. I'm on normal boot.

 

[whs]

You could run Soluto to find out what is holding it up: http://download.cnet.com/Soluto/3000-18512_4-75446583.html

 

[revya]

Just installed Soluto. What do I do with it? Sorry for this question, just have to make sure what I'm doing XD

 

[whs]

If you reboot, you'll see. It will appear on the bottom left of the screen.

 

[revya]

I'm not sure I get it. It's there, and it opens up on my browser when I double click it. Which information do I need?

 

[revya]

bumping this for visibility

 

[whs]

You have to look for this window. Don't remember the details how to get there since I have not used it for a while.

 

[revya]

Well, this is convenient.

 

[gregrocker]

The Vista start animation means there are problems also at the boot level. Run Startup Repair - Run up to 3 Separate Times to check all boot parameters.

Make sure you have the latest Display driver.

You should have all Important and Optional Updates installed after enabling Automatically deliver drivers via Windows Update (Step 3).

Establish a clean boot and check these other Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7

 

[revya]

Drivers are updated, check.
All important and optional updates, check.

Will try the two other options you listed as soon as possible, thank you.

 

[gregrocker]

If those fail, I have looked up a fix which has also worked for this in the past:

Type CMD into Start Search box, right click result to Run as Administrator.

If you are using English WIn7 type: bcdedit /set {current} locale en-US

If you're using another language replace en-US with it.

Exit CMD screen and restart PC. It should have Win7 animation.

If not try: bcdboot %WinDir% /l en-US

 

[Darion]

your screen shot looks like windows vista.......


never seen that happen with win7

 

[revya]

Tried bcdboot, didn't work.

 

[indianacarnie]

Have tried the start up repair as Greg suggested? Have you tried a sfc /scannow?

 

[gregrocker]

If those don't work then it may require Repair Install or Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 (same steps for retail). I have had to reinstall for this problem most times in past when other fixes didn't work.

Remember that getting a perfect reinstall following the steps in the tutorial above is actually better than getting a new PC since most come loaded with strangling bloatware.

 

[revya]

I'll try all of these once the winter break begins. I can't risk anything at the moment, since I have so much requirements to finish on this laptop.

Will check back in about a few days, and thank you very much for all the responses thus far.