Windows 7 taking forever to load

Jim431

Surprised that no one has suggested turning on boot logs and checking for any failures there.

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/tr-dojo/monitor-windows-7-boot-logs-with-the-help-of-msconfig/

Until you get it sorted make sure everything important is backed up while you still have access.

May be a driver problem or SSD failing.

alankearn

DavidP24 wrote: »

No need for anything THAT drastic!!

Before taking such a step I would partition disk, separate data and make a primary partition to clone Win7 to, then use EasyBCD to dual boot both Win7's, then upgrade one to 10 to try out, safe in the knowledge that a reboot will allow simple access to Win7 and again back to Win10.

Do not need all this sneaky update method either, Win10 is out there, free anyway, it is after all an affiliate and advertising platform, they only get paid if people use it. Right now they are creating demand by scarcity and reinforcing their OEM agreements.

And where are the web links to get free legitimate download/upgrades to Windows 10

Jim431

DavidP24 wrote: »

Wow, you can an incredible knack........for suggesting what has already been suggested!
What as suggested in post #10?

Event logs and boot logs are two completely different things.
But maybe you are new to this

JustAnotherSaver

Well i ran Acronis last night to back up the C drive. The C is my Samsung SSD. There's not a great deal on there i think but there is stuff. Most of my files are on a 2TB HDD which has been partitioned off into 2 drives.

And Windows 10 is not an option. Well it is, but i don't want it.

ChristianC123

You may try the following steps and check if it helps.
Method 1:
Step 1:
You may refer to the following article to check if the issue occurs in Safe mode.
Start your computer in safe mode
Step 2:
If you are not facing the issue in safe mode with networking, then you may perform a clean boot and check.
A clean boot helps to verify if any third party application services or startup item is causing this issue.
You may refer the following KB article to put the computer in clean boot:
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7!!!!!!
After the trouble shooting steps please refer to clean boot link to put the computer back to normal start up mode.
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Method 2:
Unplug the external devices connected and check if the issue persists.
You may also update the chipset and all device drivers to the latest by visiting the computer manufacturer’s website.
Update a driver for hardware that isn't working properly

Regards,
Christian