Windows boot up time problem

baroniuk · 13 May 2009 at 04:11

Hi Every1 i am a new computer builder and overclocker, i have no problems with performance except my boot up time!
I use a p5q pro mobo and have quick boot enabled and express gate on but after i enter load OS it takes nearly a minute to get to xp load page then start page takes another 20 secs!! The boot page has a underscore flashing in the top left of screen half of this time as well.
I have tried changing boot up devices and disabling others but nothing shortens this boot up time.
I have an E8600 o/c to 425 and a sata hard drive and ati 4670 gpu as i say for a 1st build performance aint bad apart from this infuriating load up time.
Any ideas folks?

baroniuk · 13 May 2009 at 04:20

thanks for quick reply, no dvd bay empty and no other devices just hard drive and dvd drive (empty) on SATA cables

baroniuk · 13 May 2009 at 04:31

Installation is a new fresh boot as it is a home build but i think you may be right diasbling IDE as my old hard drive was this format until upgrade.
I have 2*1 kinkston hyperx mem and only usb keyboard and mouse so i cant see this as the problem.
As for express gate I think you right have never even set it up, lol.
Thanks for help will try when i get on rig as i still at work til for cpl more hours.

baroniuk · 13 May 2009 at 08:00

nice 1 got in done all recommended and halved boot up time. v happy.

baroniuk · 13 May 2009 at 08:28

Thanks and I let you know Express Gate is thing of past!