Windows 10: Intermittently Windows applications & tasks start only after a ~1-2 minute delay

Hi everyone,


Frequently, but not always, Windows 10 will not display the Start Menu, will not start applications, or new tabs in Chrome browser but all these actions are apparently queued and then after a delay of 1-2 minutes all these things then happen suddenly together. During this time Windows is running, applications that are already running keep running normally, the mouse, keyboard, display, and network all function as expected. Task Manager and Process Explorer show the CPU & GPU, network, disk, and all applications are running normally. Nothing is at 100% and usually the CPUs are very close to idle.


A common sequence is I am browsing the internet using Chrome, then pages do not load and Chrome issues a page unresponsive error. To debug this I try to launch Task Manager (Windows Key + X, then Task Manager) and this does not start although the menu does appear. Clicking the Windows icon in the task bar does not display the menu.


I am using Windows 10, fully updated, on a Dell XPS 9550 i7 with 16GB RAM with fully updated BIOS. I use a Dell DisplayLink USB docking station, again drivers all updated. I have tried the usual things as mentioned in articles like this and am a proficient PC user.


Any ideas? Thanks in advance, this is starting to drive me nuts.

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Which windows/application services can safely run on Delayed Start?


RE: Black Viper's Windows 10 Service Configurations | Black Viper | www.blackviper.com

I only ever use service configuration tweaks marked as "safe"

RE: Autostart items other than services. I use a program to delay a few third party app entries.

Specify delay time:




Result:





It creates scheduled tasks to delay launch:





I'd say forget about delaying services. Just figure out if you have any third party apps launching on startup that can be delayed excluding security software.

Link:

Download Autorun Organizer - MajorGeeks

If installing decide if you want to enable VirusTotal lookup. Decline any offers.

 

5 min delay on cold start between login screen and bg screen


Ok, let the powershell command run overnight
If the command didn't solve the problem, the try these steps in order:

1. Disable superfetch service
   • Empty the following folder c:\Windows\Prefetch\
   • Restart the computer
   • Si ça ne marche pas, passer à l'étape 2;
2. Disable the AppXSvc from the registry: change the "Start" key value from 3 to 4 (see the screenshot)

 

Wlan AutoConfig crash every 1-2 minutes

I have tried all the 3 steps and it did not resolve the issue

STEP 1) Wlan AutoConfig is in "Automatic" start mode and all its depended services are running

STEP 2) I have uninstalled and rebooted the REalrek RTL8191SU Wireless Lan driver on my system

STEP 3) No issues found after completing sfc /scannow command.

It has been working fine for months, A couple days ago the issue started. Now I need to manually start every 1- 2 minutes.

The WER file contents gives any clue for the crash?

Thanks.