Windows 7 has been updated, causing the system to start more slowly and encounter problems.
Windows 7 has been updated, causing the system to start more slowly and encounter problems.
About a week back I performed a standard Windows update. Almost right away it took an extra 30-60 seconds to start. Recently it didn’t boot at all, even in Safe Mode. It started a repair process but it didn’t succeed. After about half an hour I restarted and everything is working again, thankfully. I haven’t installed any new programs lately, except one that I removed recently, thinking it might be the cause. A few applications have been updated to newer versions, but these are tools I’ve relied on for years—Steam, Firefox, TagScanner. Should I try restoring my PC to an older version? If yes, do you have any quick, useful instructions I can follow since this is my first time? I’m using a Samsung EVO SSD and definitely not planning a full Windows reinstall. There should be no hardware failure unless it’s a temporary issue. Before the crash I was playing Rogue Legacy with an official Windows Xbox controller. I’ve been doing this for weeks. The only problem I’ve noticed is when I press the left mouse button on my Mionix mouse while the PC is off but still plugged in. I don’t understand why it fails to boot, but somehow it does. Also, pressing any keys or buttons during booting isn’t working unless it’s a specific task key like F12. Any suggestions? Are there helpful guides or FAQs I should check? I’ve heard many people experience this after an update, but maybe there’s another factor at play. I usually don’t do this, but I can run a registry cleaner—though I’m not sure it’s safe with an SSD. I’m currently using Anit-Malware and Avast just for safety and to rule out threats.
Windows is now taking longer to start, and Aero Transparency isn't functioning properly for a week.
I've reviewed the Event Log and noticed several warnings over the past two weeks, with Critical and Error alerts appearing during startup. I've turned off non-essential programs at boot, but Avast still tries to stay selected. Each time I click Apply, the confirmation box refreshes. Boot time has improved to about 1 minute 20 seconds. It's better than before, but it remains concerning given how much I invested in this machine. Someone could share advice on how to proceed?
Consider a poor overclock. Use default settings for RAM and CPU.
I understand, buddy. Unless someone else has different ideas, I’ll have to deal with this slow €1300 machine that boots in just 1-2 minutes. I might reinstall Windows later this year and see if it fixes things. I’m not doing it right now just because of the principle. You could buy a PC for €5000, but you’re still stuck with bad programmers and software that doesn’t work well.
It's possible the problem lies with your HDD or SSD. You could use an empty one you haven't used, install Windows, and see if performance improves.
It might be anything. There are countless possibilities. I'm struggling to figure out my internet issue. We've always had weak connections, but since we live off the grid, fiber or satellite isn't an option. Engineers have tried multiple times and kept saying we don't know what's wrong so they can't fix it. While looking into why Windows is so sluggish to start up, I found someone who swapped out their whole system—SSD, extra drives—and still had the same problem. It wasn't until they upgraded to Windows 8.1 that it disappeared. It seems there was something incompatible with his exact setup. It was a rare, unfortunate mix of events, and it could be happening to me too. I might reinstall Windows, but once I update, the issue will likely return. I'm not interested in new SSDs when the problem isn't with the hardware. The SSD is fine; it shouldn't be having issues. If you can't offer a warranty claim for a product, that's a dealbreaker. I can't contact Microsoft to get my money back for a bad operating system, nor can I reach out to Samsung to blame their SSD for the slow boot. They'd probably laugh at me.
From what I grasp, your rig seems quite capable, likely with a graphics card. It’s possible the drivers are not working correctly—similar issues happened to me recently when I updated the GPU drivers. Have you verified if the SSD is connected via a SATA 3 port? Try running a benchmark test; it might indicate a problem with the SSD itself. EDIT: Installing Samsung Magician, a helpful tool for EVO SSDs, could assist with OS and SSD optimizations, potentially resolving the issue.