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How do I reduce boot time?

Joe Ford

How do I reduce boot time?

Start with the BIOS

  1. Move your boot drive to the First Boot Device position.
  2. Disable boot devices not in use.
  3. Disable Quick Boot will bypass many system tests.
  4. Disable hardware you aren’t using such as Firewire ports, PS/2 mouse port, e-SATA, unused onboard NICs, etc.
  5. Update to latest BIOS.

What is boot delay?

The boot delay specifies a time interval between virtual machine power on or restart and the beginning of the boot sequence.

Why is my boot time so slow?

If your computer has slowed down and the time it takes to boot has gone up, it is likely because there are too many programs running on startup. Click on the ‘Start-up’ tab at the top to see what startup programs are enabled and their impact on your computer’s boot time and performance.

How do I restore msconfig to default?

How do I reset msconfig to default in windows 10?

  1. Press Windows key + X key.
  2. Type msconfig in the Run box and hit Enter.
  3. On the Services tab of the System Configuration dialog box, tap or click to select the Hide all Microsoft services check box, and then tap or click Enable all.

Where are MSConfig settings stored?

2 Answers. The configuration information is stored in that location in the Windows Registry. Since the final key, MSConfig, is followed by a slash, it means that it’s definitely a key (a container, not a value) that can hold registry values and/or keys (or be empty).

What does msconfig exe do?

The Microsoft System Configuration (msconfig) tool is a Microsoft software application used to change configuration settings, such as which software opens with Windows. It contains several useful tabs: General, Boot, Services, Startup, and Tools.

How do I access msconfig?

The Run window offers one of the fastest ways to open the System Configuration tool. Simultaneously press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard to launch it, type “msconfig”, and then press Enter or click/tap on OK. The System Configuration tool should open immediately.

What boot configuration utility allows setting the programs that will run at startup?

Msconfig

What is the default startup that should be selected?

Explanation: The general tab is the default tab in the System configuration and shows how the computer will start, by default Normal startup should be selected.

What startup selection that load all device drivers and services?

1. Choose what drivers and services are loaded at Windows startup. The System Configuration tool, also known as msconfig.exe, is a window with settings and shortcuts. They are all split into several tabs, and each tab gives you access to different things.

Which is better selective startup or startup?

System configuration should be set to “Normal Startup” – this is the default configuration. “Selective Startup” is only used to troubleshoot problems, after which you set it back to “Normal Startup”.

What is number of processors in boot?

Number of processors. Limits the number of processors used on a multiprocessor system. If the check box is selected, the system boots using only the number of processors in the drop-down list. If you select one there you will run a system with only one processor.

How do I boot into selective startup?

Start Windows in Selective Startup Mode

  1. Simultaneously press the Windows+R keys.
  2. Type msconfig in the Open field and select OK.
  3. On the General tab in the System Configuration Utility window, choose Selective Startup, and then clear the Load Startup Items checkbox.
  4. Now select the Services tab.

How do I get my windows back to normal to boot?

Follow the below steps to enable the Normal startup:

  1. Press Windows + R keys from the Keyboard.
  2. Type msconfig and hit Enter.
  3. Click on the General tab.
  4. Select the Normal startup option.
  5. Click on Apply and Ok.
  6. Restart the system and check.

How do I get out of Selective Startup?

You can disable all startup programs using selective startup, or disable some of them using the startup utility….Choose Selective startup and uncheck Load startup items.

  1. Select the Services tab. Check Hide all Microsoft services. Click Disable all.
  2. Click Apply then click OK.
  3. Click Restart.

How do I run a diagnostic on Windows 7?

You can also run system diagnostics from the Windows 7 Performance Monitor tool and get an instant report on system performance issues and possible problems. In the left pane, expand the Reports > System > System Diagnostics folders. Select the PC for which you want a diagnostic report.

How do you boot to Safe Mode?

While it’s booting up, hold down the F8 key before the Windows logo appears. A menu will appear. You can then release the F8 key. Use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode (or Safe Mode with Networking if you need to use the Internet to solve your problem), then press Enter.