Slow to start up

[ignatzatsonic]

So if I create a system image recovery now then go to advanced settings and "use a system image you created earlier to restore your computer" will that now just reinstall the laptop to the way it is now

Yes.

But, I think Greg meant for you to make an image as a precaution to recover from if necessary.

Then download the ISO and burn it to a DVD. Then do a clean install from that burned disc.

 

[TWardy]

Download ISO? What's this?

 

[TWardy]

I just created a sys image recovery and a repair disk?

 

[gregrocker]

Save a backup image so you can start over if necessary: Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup

I linked the ISO (image) file for the latest Win7 installer to download and burn to DVD or write to flash stick with the Download tool. Then follow the steps for Reinstalling Windows 7, ask back if you have any more questions.

Also remember to make your Recovery Disks so you have a path back to factory condition if you ever need it and the Recovery partition fails to run at boot using it's hotkey. This gives you two backup methods - the image and Recov Disks.

Please fill in your System Specs.

 

[whs]

Correct. A restore from an image will always set your system back to the time the image was taken - and also your data if it was in the C: partition. That is why we recommend to store your data in a separate partition - separate from the OS partition. Then you can backup and restore dependently.

Note however, if you restore your system from a restore point (shadow), the use data will not be effected or changed.

 

[TWardy]

Getting a bit overwhelmed here. I can't follow those instruction. This is so frustrating. It still take 4 mins to restart.

So many instructions. Can anyone dumb it down for me

 

[whs]

Did you run Soluto to find out which processes are holding you up?

 

[TWardy]

Yes, I did. I removed the things it recommended then I restarted with restart check time which said it still took 4 minutes

 

[whs]

And with what instructions do you have difficulties.

 

[M1GU31]

download speccy and take a screen shot. Or type what it says and it should look something similar to this expect with your specs
Speccy - System Information - Free Download

 

[Infinite]

Hi Twardy, run a Check Disk Scan and an SFC Scan.

Next run a Malwarebytes and an MSE Scan in Safe Mode, keep running these scans until each shows no viruses 3 times in a row.

I would next Repair Install and run a Startup Repair

If this still doesn't help, try Clean Installing Windows 7 or listen to others advice.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Twardy:

Decide if you want to try to repair what you have or give up on it and reinstall Windows. That's your first choice.


If you decide to do a clean install, you have several choices:

1: Reinstall with your current Windows installation disc if you have one. I'm guessing you don't.

2: Restore to factory specifications using a recovery partition or recovery disks, if you have either. I'm guessing you don't have recovery disks, but I don't know about a recovery partition.

3: Reinstall using a Windows installation disc burned from a downloaded ISO. You download the ISO from MyDigitalLife.info.

If you choose to repair rather than do a fresh installation, there are numerous possibilities and the various posts above are an attempt to troubleshoot your existing installation.

 

[Infinite]

To add on to what ignatzatsonic said, if you do not have a Disk you can either Burn one to a disk using Windows Built In Disk Burner or ImgBurn. Or use WinRAR/7-Zip to open the setup.exe and install without a disk, but if someone goes wrong during the install, you do not have a disk to reinstall over the faulty install unless you install to a new partition so you have a backup of your previous OS and then try installing again and deleting the partition after a successful install.

But you will need your current activation key:
Use Magic Jellybean Keyfinder or look for a sticker on your PC/Laptop.

 

[TWardy]

Thanks everyone. Will have another good read and maybe have a crack. I know how to restore to factory settings

 

[TWardy]

If I restore back to factory settings do I need to do anything to the laptop? Install any Windows 7 discs or anything or can I just start using it like its a new laptop and install updates?

 

[Infinite]

If you are using HP Recovery or DELL Recovery from Recovery Partition, no, just make sure to back everything up.

 

[gregrocker]

Running Factory Recovery from its partition or disks will auto-activate with the factory SLP mass-activation key embedded in the Recovery partition or disks.

This is not the same as the key on the COA sticker which you would manually input if you clean reinstall with a Win7 installation DVD:


Which method you choose depends upon whether you want the preinstalled factory bloatware which came with the laptop, or want only the OS in a more lean install which is described here: Reinstalling Windows 7

Do you understand the difference? Feel free to ask back if not.

If you post your System specs as requested we could link you to the steps for running Recovery.

 

[TWardy]

HP dv7t i7-2630 2.00ghz 8g Ram 64x bit

Thanks guys

 

[gregrocker]

HP Recover Windows 7 Operating System Using HP Recovery - HP Customer Care (United States - English)
Clean up factory bloatware