Sudden Slowdown When Starting Up

[Barnum]

For the past ten days it seems to take forever for my PC to startup. What can I look for? I went into msconfig but confused about what to do. I see a lot of items in the "services" tab but not sure if I should fool with them.

This just started up about ten days ago and I cannot relate it to anything except possible a Windows update.

Windows 7, IE 10 and plenty of HD space and memory

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Barnum in msconfig I disable all but the security in the Start up tab and in the Boot tab > Advanced options I make sure the number of processors and memory are both unticked.

Run these too mate if you haven't already


http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html < DO NOT run on a SSD

 

[Barnum]

Unfortunately none of these fixes helped...I did get he message in scannow that it could fix some corrupt files. I do not have a disk either ....my pc came with windows installed. I am just curious why this started happening. Maybe I need to try a system restore I am beginning too think that Windows update doe more harm that good.

 

[Barnum]

Correction...scannow could NOT fix some corrupt files.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Ok Barnum mate try he restore but make sure the updates are set to not auto update and just let you know they are available so that you can pick the ones you want. See my pic it is on my 8 laptop but the settings are the same in 7.
After that if you are considering a reinstall there is an easy way to do that without the need for any media as such.

 

[Barnum]

I have had my settings set there...I downloaded purposed the last update. One thing or clue...seems live mail opens quickly but internet homepage, links etc.. take forever.

 

[whs]

A startup/repair may be the next best step.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/681-startup-repair.html

 

[Jacee]

What browser are you using?
What Anti-virus are you running?

 

[Barnum]

Startup repair did not help. I am using IE10 and Norton 360.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

What browser are you using?
What Anti-virus are you running?

Hmm beat me to it Jacee

PS Barnum some specs mate http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/180324-system-info-see-your-system-specs.html

 

[Barnum]

Tell me what the purpose of this is?

 

[Jacee]

Sometimes browsers get 'hijacked' with undesirable browser-object-helpers. System specs help us determine what type of help you may need for your set up

 

[Barnum]

I noticed that the following windows item was installed about the time my problem started: Microsoft.NET Framework 4.51

What is this and what would happen if I uninstall?

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Thanks Jacee and I might add before I leave it also gives us temps, devices (for finding drivers) etc

Anyway good luck Barnum!

 

[whs]

Try the IE (without add-ons). It is in Accessories > Tools

 

[Barnum]

I's already running without add-ons.

 

[Barnum]

Guys thanks for all your effort... has to a solution to this. Will keep poking around "in a safe way"

 

[Jacee]

Let's see if DDS can point to something amiss...

Download DDS from one of these links:
DDS.com
DDS.pif

• Disable any script blocking protection (look to see if Norton may block this)
• Double click the dds icon to run the tool.
• When done, DDS will open two (2) logs:
  1. DDS.txt
  2. Attach.txt <--- will be minimized in the task tray
• Save both reports to your desktop.

Include the contents of both logs in your next post.
The scan will instruct you to post Attach.txt as an attachment.