Wireless Connection at Bootup

[nitewulf]

One of my computers, a Gateway P-7811FX laptop running Win 7 64 Pro used to establish a wireless connection almost immediately upon bootup. On Jan. 22nd, I installed 2 M/S updates plus Roxio Media Creator 2010 Pro. The next day, I noticed that it now takes about 18 seconds after bootup to see the "signal bars". During this period, there is the blue, rotating circle as it appears to be searching for the network and connection. Eighteen seconds is not really a showstopper, but I was just curious if anyone else had a change in their wireless connection around this time. Yes, I can remove those 2 updates and uninstall Roxio to see if that takes care of it, but wanted to get some feedback first. I would appreciate a few comments to see how long it's taking others to establish a wireless connection in windows 7, especially 64 bit. All settings have been checked and rechecked and the Intel 5100agn drivers are up to date. Thanks.

 

[aem]

I would like to know if it is constantly delayed at a 18s or so. My wireless connections sometime comes up within 5 sec, sometimes, within 25 sec others it failed. But more often it's within5-10 sec. Not enough evidence for me to be concerned about.

 

[brady]

remove the MS update

 

[nitewulf]

I removed all 4 of the MS updates, but it's still taking 18-22 seconds to connect. It's probably the Roxio software I installed that week. I could remove that too and do a system restore I guess if the connection time becomes bothersome. I was just curious as to what others were getting as a "norm". I admit, the instant connection was nice.

 

[aem]

I can't see the connection between roxio and your wireless adapter. It must be something else. Do a system restore and see what happens.

 

[nitewulf]

I agree, aem. I decided to switch AV providers from AVG to MS Security Essentials and for some reason, it now connects within 9 seconds which is ok with me. Thanks to all for the advice.