![]() ![]() In order to reduce PC boot time, we need to delve deeper into the causes of the problem. Yet here we are in 2016 and slow boot times are one of the most popular user complaints. You might assume with the proliferation of speedy storage such as SSDs and fast Intel i7 processors that slow boot times would be as rare as a Zip Drive. There a better ways though, and in the following I will explore a few methods to reduce PC boot time. I once had a boss whose computer took so long to boot that he would come into the office, hit the power button, and then retreat to the break room for 20 minutes while the laptop took its own sweet time. Others refuse to apply any patches or updates that require a reboot. I've spoken to owners who have created their own routines to deal with slow booting computers. From the time you press the power button to the time your desktop appears feels almost magical if you've gotten used to painfully slow boot times. Some of the entries listed are crucial to your computer's full functionality.One of the best feelings that accompanies turning on a new computer for the first time is how quickly it boots. Remove the check mark next to a program you want to remove from startup and click "Apply." Never disable a startup program unless you're absolutely sure what the program is. Select the corresponding result under Programs and click the "Startup" tab. Click the "Start" button and type "System Configuration" (without quotes) into the search bar. This helps shorten the time between when you see your desktop appear on your screen and can actually use your computer. Removing unneeded programs from this list means your computer has to do less work right when it starts. ![]() When you apply this option, Windows automatically runs the program on startup. Some programs have an option during installation to launch the program when your computer starts. Solid state drives don't suffer from fragmentation, and defragmenting them is actually bad for that type of drive. Regular defragmentation can help improve boot time over systems that don't use this tool. Defragmenting puts all the pieces back together and organizes your data, reducing the time it takes the drive to find files. Disk fragmentation occurs naturally over time as your computer opens, writes, writes over, moves and saves data. ![]() Keep your disk tidy by using the Windows Disk Defragmenter utility. If you're using a traditional hard drive instead of an SSD, there are still steps you can take to possibly improve boot time. With Windows 7 and an SSD, you can expect to see your computer boot in half the time when compared to an HDD. With no moving parts, SSDs are much quicker in regard to boot time and overall performance. The alternative is a solid state drive, which uses flash memory instead of moving platters. Computers with traditional hard drives take so long to start because the computer has to spin the drive's platters and search them for the data needed to get the operating system up and running. The biggest factor in boot time is the type of hard drive you use. Again, it's crucial to stress there's no set number, and your computer may take less or more time depending on your configuration. With a traditional hard drive, you should expect your computer to boot in between about 30 and 90 seconds. For example, an expensive gaming computer with high-end components will probably boot faster than a budget desktop that cost a couple hundred dollars. Since your computer's components differ so drastically from the next person's, normal boot times vary. There's no specific time in seconds or minutes that all Windows 7 computers should boot in. ![]()
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