start>shutdown>restart, is taking forever, very slow. Why? Dell 520 Latitude laptop 2007 model

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?

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

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.

I am not familiar with System Restore points. I will need guidance. Thanks.

Tried chkdsk /r to no avail.

Run>msconfig, which one should I uncheck to prevent your AV program from running at start-up ?

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'.

Then, under Startups, uncheck any item that says avgnt; scroll down to get full list.

Dear Rajaesh thank you for your post my system speed has increased now