Extremely long 10 minute boot, why?
Extremely long 10 minute boot, why?
I built a new PC with an ASRock 570x Phantom gaming board, Ryzen 3950x, and 2080ti graphics. I’m using an SSD from my last setup. Every restart brings up the motherboard logo on my second screen, and the loading wheel spins below it. It’s slow to respond—mouse and keyboard turn off during boot—and it takes nearly 11 minutes to finish. Could you help explain why the boot time is so long? Thanks!
Your previous Windows setup is tailored for older equipment. It's best to perform a fresh installation.
Consider making a backup just in case. I believe a reinstall won’t erase everything unless you specifically ask for it. Sure, you’ll need to adjust your preferences again, but it’s manageable.
Your SSD currently holds your important data securely. A reinstall should preserve everything you have, and the files will remain in their original locations unless you move them manually. Folders like your PNG collection on the desktop will stay there unless you change their position afterward.
When you reinstall Windows, all information on the disk will be erased. Windows 10 includes a built-in system reset that reinstalls the operating system while preserving your personal data. If your files are valuable, create a backup on another storage or cloud service before proceeding with any of these steps.
Avoid reinstalling Windows. If it starts after ten minutes, the issue isn't software or drivers—inspect your connections, reinsert RAM, SSD, GPU, etc. Don’t attempt a full installation until you confirm your hardware is functioning properly. In reality, system settings are updated at first boot to reflect new hardware, so old devices aren’t used anymore. This process applies regardless of opinions from others. Try launching Ubuntu via USB and observe the boot time.