I'm having a frustrating issue with my computer. Sometimes when I start it up after sleep, instead of getting the usual Windows lock screen, I just see a black screen that shows "Gigabyte TM" and "Insist on Ultra Durable TM." It can take anywhere from 10 to 25 minutes to finally boot up to the lock screen. I'm not very tech-savvy, so I'm hoping for some straightforward advice on things I can check or update to fix this. Thanks for any help!
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Could you let us know what kind of computer you’re using? For example, mentioning if it’s a Dell or something similar would be helpful. Also, if you have a traditional hard drive instead of an SSD, that can really impact startup times.
There’s a setting called "fast startup" in Windows that you should try disabling. To do this, go to Control Panel, then Power Options, and select 'Choose what the power buttons do.' Click on 'Change settings that are currently unavailable,' uncheck "Turn on fast startup," and save your changes. This can sometimes help with boot times.
Also, how old is your computer? Age can definitely play a role in performance issues like this.
I’d recommend reinstalling the operating system. Sometimes a fresh start is the best fix for slow boot times.
Quick question: once it finally boots, is the computer responsive? Like, does it take a long time to load programs after you get to the desktop? That might help narrow it down.
After it boots, it actually runs pretty smoothly; it just takes forever to start.
This could be due to a couple of reasons. First, it might be software related like corrupted Windows files, outdated drivers, or even issues with the BIOS. I'd suggest you try updating your BIOS, drivers, and Windows. If that doesn't work, doing a clean install from a USB might be necessary. Here's a good guide on how to do that: [insert guide link].
Yes, definitely! If software updates don't fix it, it could be a failing hard drive or issues with the motherboard or power supply.
What about hardware issues? Could it be that?
If your boot drive isn’t an SSD, considering an upgrade could really improve your startup times. If you do have an SSD, then backing up your data and possibly replacing it might be in order, especially if it’s old.
I’m not sure about all the tech specs, but I think I have a regular hard drive.