Windows 8.1 starts with a one-second pause before programs begin.
Windows 8.1 starts with a one-second pause before programs begin.
I recently switched to a 4790k and a Z97 ASUS Vii Hero motherboard, moving from an AMD build. I didn’t reinstall the OS but managed to get all the Intel drivers working. The performance is impressive—games run smoothly without any frame drops. However, I’m running into some issues. First, my Blue Ray drive isn’t being detected anymore. Second, there’s a noticeable delay of about a minute when starting up: the desktop loads but programs take their time to open. Some apps work fine, while others like AIDA64, Sticky Notes, and Autorun require the full minute before they respond. Even basic startup items such as HP printer, Infinite, MalwareScan, and sticky notes won’t appear until the minute passes. Once that time is up, everything functions normally. The USB device recognition sound also doesn’t play until the minute elapses. Could this be due to Intel drivers conflicting with the AMD ones I had? Should I have performed a clean Windows install? Is this related to the Blue Ray drive not working? Did the product description about Hagrid’s size in the movies come across correctly? Please help with this situation!
Notes:
- I’m using Windows 8.1.
- I’m booting from a Samsung 850 EVO.
- Performance tests confirm it’s solid.
- Task Manager shows the delay.
- CPU fan noise is only audible once, then again when startup begins.
- All desktop icons and timed wallpapers load properly.
- Occasionally, after a CPU crash during overclocking, I see a black screen before the desktop loads.
- Internet connection works, but the taskbar displays a red X and says no connection until after the minute.
I’d aim for a fresh setup before encountering problems, but I’d double-check the SATA type on your board since some motherboards support different connectors—one for HDDs and another for SSDs. Make sure it matches, and ideally start with a clean installation now.
//www.eightforums.com/tutorials/37373-startup-delay-time-reduce-windows-8-a.html. It's not a bug but a known behavior.
Switch all hardware in devmgmt to the Microsoft basic driver. Expect poor performance, but this will let you install the new chipset drivers safely without wrecking your system or causing conflicts. Restart to safe mode, remove every driver completely, then reboot and install the Intel drivers first before proceeding.
The issue wasn't about needing a new Windows install. I had just completed my updates and installing all programs, then was told to restart. Immediately afterward, it was the same delay again (my newly created RAID0 drive with 2x850EOs didn’t change the timing). Just barely managing to avoid a car collision with a child, I began uninstalling unnecessary software. My top choice was Avira antivirus; after it finished, it prompted a restart and confirmed there was no lag—pretty impressive!