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

Discussion in 'General Hardware' started by SkylineRemix, Feb 4, 2007.

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  1. SkylineRemix

    SkylineRemix Newbie

    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)...
     
    SkylineRemix, Feb 4, 2007
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  2. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    Hello SkylineRemix,

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

    BTW, it could be Windows XP looking for the network. Try removing the LAN cable during boot up and see if it helps.
     
    Adrian Wong, Feb 4, 2007
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  3. SkylineRemix

    SkylineRemix Newbie

    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
     
    SkylineRemix, Feb 4, 2007
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  4. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    Ahh.. You are using a notebook. :think:

    Are you connecting using a LAN cable.. or WiFi?
     
    Adrian Wong, Feb 4, 2007
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  5. SkylineRemix

    SkylineRemix Newbie

    LAN Cable to connect..
     
    SkylineRemix, Feb 4, 2007
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  6. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    Okay, try starting up with the LAN cable disconnected.
     
    Adrian Wong, Feb 4, 2007
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  7. pfelelep

    pfelelep Newbie

    anything in the CD-rom drive or any USB key or external HD connected?
     
    pfelelep, Feb 4, 2007
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  8. SkylineRemix

    SkylineRemix Newbie

    Only the USB mouse, Power Cable and the LAN Cable connected... CD-Rom, nothing inside..
     
    SkylineRemix, Feb 4, 2007
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  9. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    Try removing the LAN cable and disable Wifi.
     
    Chai, Feb 5, 2007
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  10. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    Yup, that's what I would recommend too. I'm really thinking network right now.
     
    Adrian Wong, Feb 5, 2007
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  11. hyper_raider

    hyper_raider shutdown -h now

    Oh try to see if you have any network drive / network printers mapped that isnt there anymore cos windows can spend forever looking for the drive and not be there, hence slowing down the bootup process
     
    hyper_raider, Feb 5, 2007
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  12. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    I've just reread your post. I think there's something wrong with the notebook. Probably HDD going to die. Getting stuck at the POST screen.
     
    Chai, Feb 5, 2007
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  13. SkylineRemix

    SkylineRemix Newbie

    Oh? cuz i remember this laptop was sent in once before when is still under warranty for the hard disk problem... They change the hard disk space from 27.5GB (2004 specs) to 37.5GB... now this model extinct in malaysia liao...
     
    SkylineRemix, Feb 5, 2007
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  14. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    If it's the HDD, you can replace the HDD by yourself. You have to make sure it's HDD problem. I can't really diagnose from here.
     
    Chai, Feb 5, 2007
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  15. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    You can always check the hard drive by running a scan using Scandisk.
     
    Adrian Wong, Feb 5, 2007
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  16. zicovsky

    zicovsky Newbie

    Is the HDD making any weird noises or something when it's booting up?
     
    zicovsky, Feb 5, 2007
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  17. SkylineRemix

    SkylineRemix Newbie

    Windows XP can do Scan Disk ah? Where from? System Tools?

    Weird noise as in? all i usually hear is kri...kri...kri...
     
    SkylineRemix, Feb 6, 2007
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  18. Max_87

    Max_87 huehuehue

    Right click your drive in My Computer > Properties > Tools > Check Now
     
    Max_87, Feb 6, 2007
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  19. zicovsky

    zicovsky Newbie

    I mean any unusual noises.. usually notebook HDDs are pretty silent right?

    my brother's notebook makes no noise at all..
     
    zicovsky, Feb 7, 2007
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  20. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    Wow.. That doesn't sound too good. Is it loud?
     
    Adrian Wong, Feb 7, 2007
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