8 reasons to slow down Windows system startup

Everyone hopes that when the computer is turned on, it can immediately enter the Windows system without waiting, but for various reasons, it often fails to do so, and even a crash occurs when it starts up. In fact, sometimes the slow startup speed of Windows is not its own problem, but caused by some devices or software. Look at the 8 reasons for slowing down the system startup, and then check if your computer has similar problems!

1. Devices such as USB hard drives and scanners

If your computer has a scanner or other device installed, or you have connected a USB hard drive at startup, try disconnecting them first to see if the startup speed has changed. . Generally speaking, because the USB interface is slow, the corresponding device will have a significant impact on the startup speed of the computer. You should try to connect the USB device after booting. If you do not have a USB device, it is recommended to turn off the USB function directly in the BIOS setup.

Tip: Since Windows will detect each drive (including the optical drive) when it starts up, if the CD is placed in the CD-ROM drive, it will also extend the startup time of the computer.

2. Disconnecting unused network drives

In order to eliminate or reduce the number of network connections that Windows must re-establish, it is recommended to disconnect some network drives that you do not need to use, that is, enter "My Computer", right-click has been established. Map the network drive and select "Disconnect".

3. File and Printer Sharing

Some computers with Windows XP Professional will also experience very slow startup, even as much as 1 minute and 40 seconds! The system seems to be dead. After logging in to the system, the desktop does not appear. The computer just stops responding and can be used normally after 1 minute. This is due to the use of the Bootvis.exe program, where the Mrxsmb.dll file adds 67 seconds to the computer boot!

To solve this problem, just stop sharing folders and printers: Select "Start → Settings → Network and Dial-up Connections", right-click "Local Area Connection", select "Properties", in the window that opens. Uncheck the box next to "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" under "This connection uses the selected components below" to restart the computer.

Tip: Microsoft has upgraded the Bootvis.exe file several times, and it does help a lot of Windows XP startup speed. I suggest you go to http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev /platform/performance/fastboot/default.mspxDownload the tool.

4. Annoying network card

If the settings are not correct, the network card will also obviously affect the system startup speed. If your computer does not need a network card, then directly remove the network card, so as not to affect the system startup speed.

If your computer is connected to a LAN, after installing the NIC driver, the system will automatically obtain the IP address through DHCP by default, but most companies have no DHCP server on the LAN, so if the user sets In the "automatically obtain IP address", the system will continuously search the network for DHCP server when it starts up, until the IP address or timeout is obtained, which naturally affects the startup time. Therefore, LAN users should specify a fixed IP address for their computer.

5. There are too many hard disk partitions.

If your Windows 2000 is not upgraded to SP3 or SP4 and you have too many partitions defined, it will make the startup very long and even hang. Therefore, it is recommended to upgrade the latest SP4, and it is best not to divide too many areas for the hard disk. Because Windows must load each partition at startup, as the number of partitions increases, the total amount of time to complete this operation will continue to grow.

6. Too many desktop icons can cause problems

There are too many icons on the desktop to slow down the system startup. Every time Windows starts and displays the desktop, you need to find the icons of the desktop shortcuts one by one and load them. The more icons, the more time it takes. The Network Academy (http://www.pcedu123.com) reminds everyone to suggest that you not put the commonly used desktop icons in a special folder or simply delete them!

Tip: Some anti-virus software provides a system boot scan function, which will take a lot of time. In fact, if you have turned on the real-time monitoring function of the anti-virus software, then the scan system is superfluous at startup. Still disable this feature!

7. Too many fonts are also dragging back

Although Microsoft claims that Windows can install 1000 to 1500 fonts, in fact, we found that when there are more than 500 fonts installed, there will be problems, such as: fonts from the application. The font list disappears and the Windows startup speed drops dramatically. It is recommended that you delete the fonts that are not used or are not commonly used. To avoid accidents after deletion, you can make the necessary backups first.

8. Microsoft itself is a "guilty"

Remember that a patch from Windows XP caused the system to slow down very early (for example: the patch code Q328310 will cause Windows2000/XP to start and shut down. Slow, and even may cause the registry to lock up), it is obvious that Microsoft's own internal problems are not small. If you suddenly find a system startup slow after upgrading a system patch, then it is best to pay attention to whether it is not The patch is a curse.