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Windows 10 Slow Boot? 9 Steps to Make it Faster
Slow booting may be caused by an outdated system or hardware
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Updated onApril 17, 2024
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Just like Windows 8, Windows 10 was intended to improve hardware performance and speed up your computer, and most users are satisfied with their performance on Windows 10.
Sadly, not all users have a similar experience, and some of them are claiming that Windows 10 takes forever to boot.
A slow booting of Windows 10 can be a big problem, and in this article, we’re going to cover the following issues:
Long boot times on Windows operating systems are usually caused by third-party apps that you install, and since most of them start automatically with Windows 10, they tend to make your booting routine slow.
If you’re facing the Windows 10 slow boot spinning circle here are our solutions to fix it.
How can I fix a slow boot time in Windows 10?
1. Use the Windows 10 Startup Manager
The key is to choose the right apps to disable, for example, you want to keep your Antivirus running, but you might want to disable Skype or driver update software from starting with your Windows 10.
Of course, you can manually start these services at any time if you need them.
If you’re interested in additional info on how to add or remove startup apps on Windows 10,check out this simple guide.
2. Update your BIOS
Several users reported that they fixed the slow boot problems in Windows 10 by updating theirBIOS. BIOS update is an advanced and potentially dangerous procedure, so use it at your own risk.
After updating your BIOS, check if the issue is resolved. If you already have the latest version of BIOS, you might want to reflash it and install the same version again.
Few users reported that installing the same version of BIOS fixed the problem for them, so you might want to try that.
If you need more information about updating your BIOS, check out thisuseful guide dedicated to the matter.
3. Update your graphics card drivers
If you’re having a Windows 10 slow boot black screen, the issue might be related to your drivers. According to users, they fixed this problem simply by updating their Nvidia drivers.
Updating your graphics card drivers is relatively simple, but if you don’t know how to do it, we wrote a short guide on how toupdate your graphics card drivers.
In some cases, you might have to uninstall your drivers and reinstall them again. You can easily do that right from Device Manager by following the aforementioned steps.
After the driver is uninstalled, simply download the latest driver and check if the issue is resolved. If you want to completely remove your driver along with all of its associated files, be sure to check our guide onhow to use Display Driver Uninstaller.
Update your drivers automatically
Updating your drivers manually isn’t that easy, especially for those who have no background knowledge. Having to find out your hardware’s model number and searching for the latest driver can be tedious.
Thankfully, there arespecialized driver updating programsthat will make your life easier by automatically scanning your hardware for new driver versions, and updating them accordingly.
4. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
Many users reported slow boot problems in Windows 10, and according to users, this issue is caused by a corrupted Windows Update file. To fix this problem, you just need to use the Windows troubleshooter.
Once you start the tool, it should automatically fix any issues and corrupted files. After the troubleshooter is finished, check if the problem is resolved.
If your Windows Troubleshooter stops before completing the process, you can easily fix it with ourgreat guide.
5. Consider getting an SSD and tweak the BIOS settings
Solid State Drivesare great for your PC in terms of speed, and if you can afford one, maybe you should consider getting one in the future.
If you can’t afford it, you might want to tweak someBIOSsettings to improve your booting routine. For example, you can disable BIOS checking your DVD drive or network locations each time you boot and reduce boot time.
Few users reported that this problem occurs due to theUSB Storage Functionin BIOS. This feature is used to boot your PC from a flash drive, and if you don’t want to do that, you can just disable it.
To see how to find and disable this feature in BIOS, we advise you to check your motherboard manual.
If you’re in the market for a fast SSD, don’t waste another minute andcheck this articleto get the biggest ones available right now.
6. Install the latest updates
Sometimes you can fix the slow boot problems simply by installing the latest updates. Windows 10 usually downloads the necessary updates in the background.
Take a closer look at thisquick article about Windows updatesif you’re not sure when your OS is installing new updates.
If any updates are available, they will be downloaded automatically and installed once you restart your PC. However, if your PC is already up to date, you might want to try a different solution.
Is the WindowsSettingsapp giving you trouble? Follow the steps from thisdetailed articleto solve the issue. Additionally, here’s anotherdetailed guidededicated to solving Windows problems.
7. Delete all files from WDI directory
If you’re having slow boot issues, you might be able to fix the problem by deleting the contents of the WDI directory as instructed in the steps above.
After removing the contents of the WDI directory, the Windows 10 slow startup issue will be fixed.
Here’s acomprehensive guidededicated to fixing File Explorer issues that will make sure it won’t give you any problems in the future.
8. Install the Intel Rapid Store Technology driver
To fix the problems with the slow boot, you just need to install the Intel Rapid Store Technology driver on your PC. Many users reported that this driver isn’t the latest, and that’s causing the issue to appear.
To fix the problem, justdownload and install the latest version of the Intel Rapid Store Technology driverfrom their official website and check if the problem is resolved.
If you’re unable to install drivers on your Windows 10 PC, you’ll find all the causes and solutions for your issues in thisgreat guide.
9. Enable/disable Fast Startup
Sometimes the fast startup feature can cause this problem, but you can disable/enable it by following our method above. After disabling or enabling fast startup, the issue should be resolved.
Moreover, you can also give a read to thisuseful guide dedicated to Fast Startup issuesif you want to learn how to solve them quickly.
Why does Windows 10 boot so slowly after reinstalling and how can I fix it?
If Windows 10 takes 20 minutes to boot, after reinstalling this solution will definitely help you.
How do I make Windows 10 boot faster?
Note that this simple operation, together with disabling other resource-intense services will free up more CPU and help your computer boot faster. You can eventhrow in a good repair and optimizer toolto speed up startup and booting.
We do have to stress that if Windows 10 slow boot issues continue after the clean install, you might have to repeat the installation.
Make sure you previously purged other versions and reformat or create a new partition on your disk.
Residual files have a tendency to get stuck causingbloatware to pile up and slowing you down. Needless to say, you shouldback up your filesto secure them against any potential damage or loss.
Finally, if your computer takes a long time to boot after a clean install, the issue could be related to faulty or failing hardware equipment. Don’t forget totest your hard driveswith proper diagnostics tools to make sure they are sained.
That’s it. If none of these solutions helped you to solve the problem with the Windows 10 slow startup problem, check out the solutions from ourarticle about slowed-down computers in Windows 10.
If you have any comments or suggestions, tell us in the comment section below. Also, if you have any other Windows 10-related issues you can check for the solution in our dedicated Windows 10 section.
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Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
