Windows 10 experiences sluggish startup on SSDs.
Windows 10 experiences sluggish startup on SSDs.
Details: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/np3wZ8 All applications and operating systems are running on SSDs that are functioning well. In MSconfig and Task Manager, startup entries include Adobe Creative Cloud Steam Client Boostrapper, Steam client, Samsung RAPID mode, and Amd External Events. Still, I often wait about 30 seconds at the Windows boot screen before reaching my desktop.
This began following a Windows Update, installing or updating software, or making hardware changes.
I use the 120gb SSD for caching and as a scratch disk. The 250gb SSD has many windows with Adobe and audio programs. Most of the drive is filled with media files. Really? How is that possible? I just reinstalled Windows after getting the new SSD, so I've only been using it for a little more than a month. I don’t remember exactly when it started, since I usually don’t pay much attention.
It seems you're likely experiencing this because the SSDs are wearing out. A 30-second boot is still reasonable, but cleaning up Windows and resetting drives would probably get you going in about 10 seconds. Adobe probably checks the cloud for your services, so it's likely handling background tasks.
I've noticed Windows machines equipped with SSDs booting up in less than five seconds—am I misunderstanding?
Remember your BIOS might take a bit longer to start—around 1 to 4 seconds. Adjusting it to zero should eliminate the delay and save time. Just because others manage to boot in 6 seconds doesn’t guarantee the same for you unless your setup is identical. It’s similar to assuming someone with a 6700k can achieve 5GHz just because they do, but I’m struggling to hit 4.8 stable myself.
I would turn off steam from start up, It's probably just better to open it when your ready to do so if your looking for faster boot times. There is a GP setting that will put you to desktop before everything is loaded (So you can use you mouse inputs before everything loads), however I can't recall exactly where it was, or what it was called. There are settings that may help your start up time after loging in, Look under Windows Settings/ Logon. There is a few that could help, and also in other locations in Group policy. in run type (gpedit.msc) if you are running windows 7 or Windows 10 pro and above. Windows 10 home needs to reinstall Gp for it to work, I have not messed with the Runonce list through Gp. However I have not run it the odd time at startups with no noticable negative effects. However I don't disable it in GP as would be a pain if it caused issues in the long run. Good place to look for start up Services is in System Configuration. Yopu can find in Start menu under Administrative tools. It will be a more powerful place to check your start up or Services than in task manager in windows 10.