OCZ Vertex2 very slow boot

I ran the system file check and it passed ok. I booted the PC up this morning in diagnostic mode and it wad very slow. I'll check the event viewer this evening and see what was wrong


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A couple of other things worth trying (assuming that you have not already).

- Then I would go into the BIOS and load Optimised Defaults. Just to make sure that nothing has gone amiss in the BIOS. You may then need to re-set certain options (EG. AHCI etc.).

- If you have any external peripherals connected (and most definitely applies to any USB devices) then disconnect them all and try booting once again.

Keep smiling :)
 
Right, I've reset the BIOS.
Diagnostic boot-up took 104 seconds this morning.
Normal boot-up this evening was 44 seconds.
I've included two screenshots from Even Manager. Could someone tell me how I can see whats causing these errors? Will it be logged somewhere? I think it's daft that it tells you there is a problem, but doesn't tell what the problem is.

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TBTH... don't think the stock Windows Event Viewer gives enough info to diagnose the problem.

I would try downloading something like Windows Process Monitor: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/sysinternals/bb896645.aspx

and enable Boot Logging in the options. Here's how:
http://www.msigeek.com/6231/how-to-enable-system-boot-time-logging-using-process-monitor-tool

Good luck.

Unless anyone else has a better suggestion!?

PS. If you want more info on process monitor, then GOOGLE "windows process monitor boot time logging". There's lots of info out there.

EDIT. One idea (to totally eliminate the SSD) would be to shove in any old spare mechanical Hard Drive and do a quick Windows install to this and see what your boot time looks like. All takes time I know but that's PC's for you :(
Though my gut tells me that this is not an issue with your SSD.
 
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OK, I'll have a read and dive in a bit deeper. At this stage it's almost quicker to do a fresh install again. Slightly off topic, my Windows CD is old now, so I have to install nearly 200 updates. Am I able to download a newer version of Windows 7?
 
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OK, I'll have a read and dive in a bit deeper. At this stage it's almost quicker to do a fresh install again. Slightly off topic, my Windows CD is old now, so I have to install nearly 200 updates. Am I able to download a newer version of Windows 7?
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Good luck.

RE your version of Windows. Yes it is a pain isn't it! Pre Vista, you could easily slipstream the updates. But from Vista onwards, it's not quite so easy. Though there are tools that will do it (see http://www.pcworld.com/article/2396...ws_7_installs_with_slipstreaming_and_usb.html) though it's a bit of a faff.

PS. If you do decide to just try a new install. Then forgive me for mentioning again... but remember to Secure Erase your SSD initially and let the Windows install process create the partition/s and do a quick format.
 
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A lot of interesting ideas and links in this thread... worth keeping 'on file' I think, for future reference! :)
 
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