Starting Windows Vista

[Luis]

Sometimes when I turn on my computer it starts normal but it stays loading the Windows for like 20 min in this screen

the hard drive light doesn't even come on...

then its start normally after a while...

This doesn't happens all the time.

Any idea why its doing that?

Thanks :P

[-pops-]

Is this a laptop or desk machine?

If the former it could be due to a failing or discharged battery. That is one that is failing to retain its charge from one boot up to the next thus the computer has to call on the power supply unit to charge up enough power to allow the machine to get going properly. Once started, of course, the PSU is able to cope adequately.

If it's a desktop machine, a similar situation may apply where the power supply unit is failing and unable to supply sufficient power to start the machine properly.

Remember that, like a jet aircraft, take-off (boot up) consumes far, far more power than any other time.

[Digerati]

So if you don't touch it, it eventually completes the boot process and runs normally? If so, once it boots, any errors in Device Manager?

Boot problems are normally associated with hardware drivers or failing hardware? Have you made any recent hardware changes? When did this problem start? If just recently, you might try to restore back to a System Restore point just before the problem started.

You need to tell us more about your hardware.

[Luis]

Is this a laptop or desk machine?

If the former it could be due to a failing or discharged battery. That is one that is failing to retain its charge from one boot up to the next thus the computer has to call on the power supply unit to charge up enough power to allow the machine to get going properly. Once started, of course, the PSU is able to cope adequately.

If it's a desktop machine, a similar situation may apply where the power supply unit is failing and unable to supply sufficient power to start the machine properly.

Remember that, like a jet aircraft, take-off (boot up) consumes far, far more power than any other time.

Its a laptop, the battery is fully charged and still doing the same, I remember that the same problem happens with the power adapter connected. (I didn't try right now cause I don't want to wait 20 min to restart the computer if the problem appears)

I just check the wear level of the battery and is 41.5%, can be that a problem?

So if you don't touch it, it eventually completes the boot process and runs normally? If so, once it boots, any errors in Device Manager?

Boot problems are normally associated with hardware drivers or failing hardware? Have you made any recent hardware changes? When did this problem start? If just recently, you might try to restore back to a System Restore point just before the problem started.

You need to tell us more about your hardware.

Yes, it starts normally but take a long time to do it. I checked the Device Manager and its no errors in there :S

The problem start a few weeks ago, and I restored completely the system and the problem didn't go away

[bludgard]

Hi,Lois.

Something you could try:

Enter Syetem Configuration and under Services tab disable everything non-Microsoft.Apply.

Under Startup tab disable everything except AV/AM.Apply.OK.Reboot.

If it helps,enable whatever services you feel you need.But one at a time to monitor performance.

Anything under Startup will start as you call upon it.No need to let everything start with Windows.Lots of programs place themselves in there when installed.

Keep notes as to what helps or hinders performance.

Since the HDD light doesn't immediately come to life,check the disk for any errors.Coputer>Hard Disk Drives>Properties>Tools>Error Checking.

I take it you have already backed up any/all data on your HDD just in case?;)

[-pops-]

I'm not sure what "wear level" means but if it means charge level then that may well be a reason for you not having enough power available to get every component in a "go" condition within a reasonable time.

Note that in a lot of laptops the mains unit is only to charge the batteries - which in turn power the machine.

[Luis]

Hi,Lois.

Something you could try:

Enter Syetem Configuration and under Services tab disable everything non-Microsoft.Apply.

Under Startup tab disable everything except AV/AM.Apply.OK.Reboot.

If it helps,enable whatever services you feel you need.But one at a time to monitor performance.

Anything under Startup will start as you call upon it.No need to let everything start with Windows.Lots of programs place themselves in there when installed.

Keep notes as to what helps or hinders performance.

Since the HDD light doesn't immediately come to life,check the disk for any errors.Coputer>Hard Disk Drives>Properties>Tools>Error Checking.

I take it you have already backed up any/all data on your HDD just in case?;)

The HDD is ok, I checked already.

I'll check the services.

Thanks for the idea and the help :)

and is Luis btw xD

I'm not sure what "wear level" means but if it means charge level then that may well be a reason for you not having enough power available to get every component in a "go" condition within a reasonable time.

Note that in a lot of laptops the mains unit is only to charge the batteries - which in turn power the machine.

Happens with the battery in full charge...

I meant with "wear level" the wear and tear of the battery you know?... use damage, deterioration... xD

[-pops-]

Even at "full charge" if the battery is only performing at 41.5% then that may well be a contributor, if not the main reason for the difficulty in booting up.

I've known numerous desktop machines that have shown similar difficulties in starting up because of a failing power supply unit being unable to provide sufficient current to get all the necessary parts in a "go" condition simultaneously. The machine then resorts to starting components individually or, when things get really bad, not at all.

I'm not as familiar with laptops as I am with desktop machines but, I can well imagine a similar situation.