Takes forever to reboot 2

[DelfinRanger]

My HP Pavillion 782 running XP Pro takes forever to reboot. Upon reboot the screen goes blank, 15 minutes later the XP banner comes up and I'm able to logon. Everything works like a champ, but why does it take so long to boot?

 

[DelfinRanger]

I should also add that I have reinstalled Windows XP several times...always with the same result...long reboot time.

 

[linney]

Have you thought about the BootVis tool.

http://www.winxpfix.com/Windows-Software-Page41.htm#bootvis

http://download.softpedia.com:8080/SYSTEM/bootvis.msi

15 minutes sounds as though your problems may be more serious, but the output from the tool may help you diagnose problems.

Part of the Bootvis program should produce a graph of the time taken for drivers and programs to load. Can you use that to see which program or driver is loading slowly?

How does your machine boot from a powered off start? Is the delay the Shutdown or Restart procedure?


See if this threads helps (with Bootvis instructions) and a possible solution with the Background Intelligence Service

XP temporary freeze after boot up
thread779-223070

What are your boot times like if you boot into Safe Mode?

314503 - Computer Stops Responding with a Black Screen When You Start Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314503&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP (Q310560)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q310/5/60.asp

Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors. Right click your Drive icon/ Properties/ Tools/ Error Checking.

HOW TO: Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/5/14.asp

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See if there are any errors listed in your Event Viewer.

 

[micker377]

Network card? Try removing it (temporary) and see if this helps.