1. Disable unnecessary startup apps

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
2. Go to the Startup tab.
3. Disable apps with High impact that you don’t need at startup.

2. Check for disk issues (HDD/SSD)

Slow HDDs are the #1 cause of long startup times.

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Right‑click your system drive → Properties.
3. Go to Tools → Check.

If you are still using an HDD, upgrading to an SSD will dramatically improve boot time.

3. Run System File Checker

Fixes corrupted Windows files that slow down startup.

sfc /scannow

Run in an elevated Command Prompt.

4. Run DISM repair

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Restart after completion.

5. Clear temporary files

1. Press Windows + R, type cleanmgr, press Enter.
2. Select your system drive.
3. Check all boxes and clean.

6. Disable Fast Startup

Fast Startup can cause boot loops or slow boots on some systems.

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Go to Power Options.
3. Click Choose what the power buttons do.
4. Disable Turn on fast startup.

7. Update drivers

• Update chipset drivers
• Update storage controller drivers
• Update GPU drivers

Outdated drivers can delay startup initialization.

8. Check for malware

Malware can load at startup and slow everything down.

1. Run Windows Security → Full Scan.
2. Optionally run Malwarebytes for a second opinion.

9. Check Windows Update

Pending or stuck updates can delay startup.

1. Open Settings → Windows Update.
2. Install all updates.
3. Restart the PC.

10. Reduce services with MSConfig

1. Press Windows + R, type msconfig.
2. Go to Services.
3. Check Hide all Microsoft services.
4. Disable unnecessary third‑party services.