Windows take more that 30 minutes to start up.. What is the most possible factors?

SkylineRemix · 4th Feb 2007, 07:20 PM

Hi All,
I'm facing a problem here. This case happen to my computer a few times ago. It happen like this:

Switch On computer,
Acer logo appears 1st on the screen,
Screen goes black out for the 1st 10 minutes or more,
A grey coloured bar appear at the bottom of the screen (It's like a % bar),
Waited for 30 minutes or more,
Once % bar reach 50%,
Windows starts...

What i did before is that i uninstall Limewire on my comp and defrag it.. and then restart...

What i did this morning is i uninstall LimeWire but not UTorrent (I start to use UT few weeks ago)...

Adrian Wong · 4th Feb 2007, 07:49 PM

Hello SkylineRemix,

It would be helpful if you can tell us what your system specifications are.

BTW, it could be Windows XP looking for the network. Try removing the LAN cable during boot up and see if it helps.

SkylineRemix · 4th Feb 2007, 08:05 PM

erm.. From the Acer website for my laptop model,

Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology
Mobile Intel® Pentium® M 1.5 GHz.-M (1024 KB L2 Cache)
Intel® SpeedStep™ technology
Intel® 855 GME Chipset
Intergrated Intel® Pro/Wireless 2200BG
Integrated Bluetooth™
512MB DDR-RAM
60GB HDD, Weight 3.0 kg.
CD-RW/DVD Combo
56K Fax/Modem, 10/100 Mbps LAN
15.4”WXGA TFT LCD(1280x800 pixel)/ S-Video Out
Intel® 855GME Extreme Graphics up to 64 MB
Aspire virtual surround sound
Li-Ion Battery (5.5 hrs. battery life)
3 USB V2.0 ports, IEEE 1394 port, Infrared port

Adrian Wong · 4th Feb 2007, 08:11 PM

Ahh.. You are using a notebook.

Are you connecting using a LAN cable.. or WiFi?

SkylineRemix · 4th Feb 2007, 09:14 PM

LAN Cable to connect..

Adrian Wong · 4th Feb 2007, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkylineRemix

LAN Cable to connect..

Okay, try starting up with the LAN cable disconnected.

pfelelep · 4th Feb 2007, 11:47 PM

anything in the CD-rom drive or any USB key or external HD connected?

SkylineRemix · 4th Feb 2007, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfelelep

anything in the CD-rom drive or any USB key or external HD connected?

Only the USB mouse, Power Cable and the LAN Cable connected... CD-Rom, nothing inside..

Chai · 5th Feb 2007, 12:06 AM

Try removing the LAN cable and disable Wifi.

Adrian Wong · 5th Feb 2007, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

Try removing the LAN cable and disable Wifi.

Yup, that's what I would recommend too. I'm really thinking network right now.

4th Feb 2007, 07:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
SkylineRemix Getting there Join Date: 27 Nov 2006 Posts: 225 Reputation: 43 Rep Power: 3	Windows take more that 30 minutes to start up.. What is the most possible factors? Hi All, I'm facing a problem here. This case happen to my computer a few times ago. It happen like this: Switch On computer, Acer logo appears 1st on the screen, Screen goes black out for the 1st 10 minutes or more, A grey coloured bar appear at the bottom of the screen (It's like a % bar), Waited for 30 minutes or more, Once % bar reach 50%, Windows starts... What i did before is that i uninstall Limewire on my comp and defrag it.. and then restart... What i did this morning is i uninstall LimeWire but not UTorrent (I start to use UT few weeks ago)...

4th Feb 2007, 07:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
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4th Feb 2007, 08:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 30,382 Reputation: 3147 Rep Power: 68	Ahh.. You are using a notebook. Are you connecting using a LAN cable.. or WiFi? __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

4th Feb 2007, 11:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
pfelelep Warming up Join Date: 15 Nov 2005 Location: hongkong Posts: 119 Reputation: 318 Rep Power: 7	anything in the CD-rom drive or any USB key or external HD connected? __________________ Pfelelep I'm french, so excuse my english.

5th Feb 2007, 12:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,978 Reputation: 4108 Rep Power: 74	Try removing the LAN cable and disable Wifi. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

4th Feb 2007, 08:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
SkylineRemix Getting there Join Date: 27 Nov 2006 Posts: 225 Reputation: 43 Rep Power: 3	erm.. From the Acer website for my laptop model, Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology Mobile Intel® Pentium® M 1.5 GHz.-M (1024 KB L2 Cache) Intel® SpeedStep™ technology Intel® 855 GME Chipset Intergrated Intel® Pro/Wireless 2200BG Integrated Bluetooth™ 512MB DDR-RAM 60GB HDD, Weight 3.0 kg. CD-RW/DVD Combo 56K Fax/Modem, 10/100 Mbps LAN 15.4”WXGA TFT LCD(1280x800 pixel)/ S-Video Out Intel® 855GME Extreme Graphics up to 64 MB Aspire virtual surround sound Li-Ion Battery (5.5 hrs. battery life) 3 USB V2.0 ports, IEEE 1394 port, Infrared port

4th Feb 2007, 09:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
SkylineRemix Getting there Join Date: 27 Nov 2006 Posts: 225 Reputation: 43 Rep Power: 3	LAN Cable to connect..

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