Windows 10: Windows 10 very slow boot

Windows 10 version number 2004 (OS build: 19041.804)

Hello,

I have been experiencing a very slow boot for my laptop for some time now, where in a good day it takes around 20-30 minutes but sometimes it can take even 2 hours! The laptop stays in black screen for that time until it goes to the log on screen (but if I restart the laptop then it goes directly to the log on screen where it boots for a long time after inputting my password). After that it runs normally. I think it started some time after a Windows 10 automatic update. I have done some checks like turning fast startup on/off and updating my graphics card driver but there is no effect. My BIOS is outdated (2013), but Task Manager says Last BIOS time was 17.5 seconds so I don't think that's the issue. I have created a boot trace but the file is 8 gb so I include a link to the zip file on Google Drive (laptop took 1.5 hours to boot for the trace). I would really appreciate any help on this as it is very time consuming.

Thank you!

Link to file: WPR Files.7z - Google Drive

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windows 10 slow boot

I was having a slow boot issue on my Windows 7 install a little while back. It would take about 30 - 40 extra seconds to boot up for whatever reason.

I would try following these steps, while this didn't solve my issue, it did increase Read/Write to where it should be.

10 Tips for SSD Optimization in Windows 7 - Part 1

Looks to be similar to this: SSD Optimization for your Windows Gaming PC and Tips and Tricks


In the end, I had to reinstall my Windows 7 entirely to fix the booting issue. It was taking around 35 seconds to boot, and after the fresh install it takes about 7 seconds to boot.

 

windows 10 slow boot

Just done a fresh install of windows 10. Still got the same problem.
Turn pc on from cold or a restart. Hangs on the win boot logo for a minute or so then boots in to the desktop
cant work it out why its so slow to boot up? any ideas*Mad

 

windows 10 slow boot

To add to what @Drone said, W10 still does not seem to like power-saving features in BIOS, and doesn't seem to like the "fast start" option in Windows, which ironically makes it faster without that option.