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start>shutdown>restart, is taking forever, very slow. Why? Dell 520 Latitude laptop 2007 model
My problem is
I click START >Shutdown and have to wait and wait forever (3-5minutes) for the final prompt to either restart/shutdown/log off.Its is real annoying.
I am using a 2007(bios) Latitude Dell 520 laptop (purchased second hand). I've had this problem from day one (the laptop was actually on when the seller handed the laptop to me).
Wondering why its so slow between shutdown and the next step (final prompt to either restart/shutdown/log off). What is the problem and how to solve it?
jon_dell
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May 16th, 2013 04:00
defrag c:-b works in the beginning but lets you down later.
defrag c: -b worked and solved the problem straight away
Noted zero lag between start>shutdown and final shutdown prompt (i.e. shutdown/log-ff/start by/restart etc).
Problem solved at that point. (note I didn't actually proceed with shutting down my Dell after
defrag c: -b).
But a few hours later when I was finished using my Dell for the day, I realized the problem was not solved by
'defrag c: -b'. It answered my question initially only.
What now?
maxd
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May 17th, 2013 14:00
Two other things you could try:
'Create' a new user(account) and try the restart (twice); I suggest making it one with administrative rights.
On current account I would install this fix (make a System Restore point first):
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=6676
maxd
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May 18th, 2013 19:00
How are things progressing ? Any questions ?
Some more ideas:
Try the Fix it (for Me) found on this page; save and install from your laptop. (As always, set a System Restore point before doing so; you know how to do this ?). After installed, follow the "Notes". If you find any yellow marks (as mentioned earlier in thread) OR and device drivers that appear to be greyed out uninstall the lot of them and restart computer twice.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315539
You can download and install this fix as well: (though it is unlikely that Service Pack 2 is *not* installed on this laptop.)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822738
Thirdly, you could disable Windows Automatic Updates and test for speedup.
jon_dell
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May 22nd, 2013 05:00
I am not familiar with System Restore points. I will need guidance. Thanks.
jon_dell
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May 22nd, 2013 05:00
Tried chkdsk /r to no avail.
Run>msconfig, which one should I uncheck to prevent your AV program from running at start-up ?
maxd
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May 22nd, 2013 11:00
If you have a startup that includes "avg" uncheck it, click Apply, Click Okay
and select re-start computer. (What anti-virus program are you using, Norton (NAV) ?
If restart is still slow re-run the msconfig command. Select the "Tools" tab.
Highlight System Restore and click Launch. Click "Create a restore point.
Click Next. Give the restore point creation a name, Pre-Boot, and click the
Create button. When it's finished click the "Close" button.
Now go to Start\All Programs\Accessories\System Tools\Disk Cleanup
Check (or leave checked) every item *except* for Downloaded Program Files. Also leave Office Setup Files unchecked if you have MS Office installed on your system; otherwise check that too. Click Ok at bottom. (If it seems to take forever - over 5 minutes - click Cancel. Re-run the Disk Cleanup but this time select the More Options tab. Click the System Restore Clean up (at the bottom). Click Yes. When done click the x (close button). Try restarting system for time evaluation.
btw, You did notice (in System Tools) the Disk Defragmenter and another way to access the System Restore 'page'.
If you have a startup that includes "avg" uncheck it, click Apply, Click Okay
and select re-start computer. (What anti-virus program are you using, Norton (NAV) ?
If restart is still slow re-run the msconfig command. Select the "Tools" tab.
Highlight System Restore and click Launch. Click "Create a restore point.
Click Next. Give the restore point creation a name, Pre-Boot, and click the
Create button. When it's finished click the "Close" button.
Now go to Start\All Programs\Accessories\System Tools\Disk Cleanup
Check (or leave checked) every item *except* for Downloaded Program Files. Also leave Office Setup Files unchecked if you have MS Office installed on your system; otherwise check that too. Click Ok at bottom. (If it seems to take forever - over 5 minutes - click Cancel. Re-run the Disk Cleanup but this time select the More Options tab. Click the System Restore Clean up (at the bottom). Click Yes. When done click the x (close button). Try restarting system for time evaluation.
btw, You did notice (in System Tools) the Disk Defragmenter and another way to access the System Restore 'page'.
jon_dell
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May 23rd, 2013 09:00
Im using Avira Free Antivirus
maxd
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May 23rd, 2013 13:00
Then, under Startups, uncheck any item that says avgnt; scroll down to get full list.
Muruganantham
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December 11th, 2013 21:00
Dear Rajaesh thank you for your post my system speed has increased now