Boot time
Boot time
I’m not sure if there’s anything obvious missing. You mentioned a significant increase in boot time. I checked your specs and everything seems correct—your processor, RAM, storage, and drive sizes are all in order. It might be worth double-checking your BIOS settings or ensuring no background processes are slowing things down. Thanks for reaching out!
I start with a 120gb Sandisk SSD and use an old 4TB HDD for storage. This setup shouldn’t cause unexpected speed improvements. Appreciate the input!
I'll give it a try and let you know the outcome. Appreciate the suggestion!
It seems you're dealing with some system configuration issues. Did you set up any security programs? They often delay the Windows startup by performing scans each time you launch the OS. Have you removed your Prefetch files using a tool such as CCleaner? Clearing them can speed up boot times until the system is fully reinstalled. If your UEFI settings show missing boot devices, check whether your hardware supports UEFI or if it's still running an older BIOS. Unless you have outdated equipment, disable Legacy mode to ensure compatibility with modern drivers. You might need to reset everything from scratch—formatting the main drive and starting fresh—or use Windows 10’s built-in conversion utility. Be sure to back up important data before making any changes, as doing so incorrectly can cause drive problems. After switching to UEFI, you may not be able to revert your settings unless you have specific hardware that supports it.