Why Does Windows 7 Take Long to Boot Up and How to Resolve This Issue?

Most people prefer Windows 7 version as this is convenient to use and has many user friendly features. This version is comparatively faster in terms of performance but there are times when the OS is low in performance and is not giving the desired output. It may also take longer than usual to load the OS. Here are some of the possible reasons slow Windows 7 start up and ways by which to improve it.

Why slow boot up?

First and foremost it is essential to pay attention to the number of applications that you are running on your system. The system might slow down in case you are running too many applications simultaneously and it is adversely affecting system performance. Eventually it leads to slow-downs and the booting process is slow. Another possible reason behind slow booting process is system freezes. These might be due to some software errors, malware and virus infection that are responsible for affecting the performance and speed of Windows. Before you embark upon resolving these issues it is important to first diagnose and know what is causing it.

If you wish to resolve this issue with startup speed then there are steps that can be undertaken to solve it.

You can do the following steps will help in speeding up Windows 7 boot:

1. Press Start and reach Search programs and files

2. Type regedit and press enter, in the UAC window press Yes

3. In the registry, locate this subkey: HLKM\ SYSTEM\ CurrentControlSet\ Control\ SessionManager\ MemoryManagement\ PrefetchParameters

4. Look for the EnablePrefetcher and click it

5. Set the value to 2 and press 'Ok'

6. Look for Enable Superfetch and click it open to set the value to 2 and exit

Now whenever you are booting up your computer the 'prefetcher' will help in smooth booting. This function helps in reserving more resources for booting process and in launching applications. So, now when you log in, your Windows 7 will load immediately without freezing and without hampering the booting process.

If you have issues with the OS like compatibility issues, OS installation issues, issues related to drivers and software issues then it is advisable to get in touch with a premium computer support provider. Their technical experts will diagnose the actual problem and then provide the possible best solution to resolve them. Online tech support is available 24x7x365 and they are available on call.

Marigold Henry Montana is a technical expert who deals with various computer related issues. She is capable of handling the software as well as hardware troubleshooting. She advises people on basic upkeep and maintenance of their PC, Laptops, Notebooks and Tablets. She is working as a freelance technology writer and as fulltime online tech support for a well known IT software company. Her aim is to spread the technical computer support know-how to the people all around the globe.

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