Windows 10: My Dell laptop boots faster than it was before

I have a Dell Inspiron 15-3567 that is running an Intel Core i3-7020, 8GB of RAM originally 4 and a Toshiba 5400RPM 1TB HDD. Every time I Boot, It is faster than times before. What I mean fast is about 20-30 Seconds which is the boot time of a SSD And by slow is about 4 minutes. I did a factory reset because I have some files that I dont want anymore and was nothing important. My current space taking up the HDD is 118GB. Before I did the reset was taking up 126GB. I doubt that the factory reset was the cause my HDD/Boot time was faster than it was before. Why is that?

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laptop doesnt boot automatically

This is what happened.

1. Did a repair install and later disabled hibertnate in CMD.
2. Enabled legacy option ROM in BIOS.
3. After a few times startup ( i used the system in such mode for 5 days), changed boot option back to default.
4. Vola!! It boots automatically to win10 without any keypress. Tested it with many starts to confirm the same.
5. Re-enabled hibernate option using CMD and later selected Fast Startup.
6. System booted normally, without the need for any keypress.

I do not know exactly whether such steps resolved the problem or what else happened, hence cannot suggest above steps.

Many thanks to all members who helped to troubleshoot problems.

 

The battery of my laptop Dell Inspiron 5577 suddenly discharges from 71% to 7%

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

From the symptoms you’ve described, it sounds like your Dell Inspiron 5577 is experiencing issues with battery calibration, power management, or potentially a hardware problem with the battery or related components. Here are some steps you can take to diagnose and address the issue:

1. Check Battery Health in BIOS/UEFI

• Restart your laptop and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing F2 or Del during startup).
  
• Locate the battery health section. This can provide a more accurate assessment of your battery's condition.
  

2. Update BIOS and Drivers

• Outdated BIOS or drivers can cause power management issues. Visit the Dell Support website, enter your laptop's model, and download the latest BIOS and drivers (especially the battery and chipset drivers).
  
• Install the updates as instructed on the website.
  

3. Battery Calibration

• Fully charge your laptop to 100%.
  
• Disconnect the charger and let the battery drain completely to 0% until the laptop turns off.
  
• Recharge the battery to 100% without interruption.
  
• This process can help recalibrate the battery sensor to provide more accurate readings.
  

4. Check for Software Issues

• Sometimes, software or background processes can cause sudden battery drains. Run a clean boot to see if the issue persists and restart your laptop and observe the battery behavior.
  
• Disclaimer: A “clean boot” starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. It helps to determine whether a background service is interfering with your game or program and to isolate the cause of a problem.
  
  These steps of "clean boot" might look complicated at first glance. However, to avoid any trouble for you, please follow them in order and step-by step so that it will help you get back on track.
  

5. Replace the Battery

• Even though the diagnostics tools indicate that the battery health is good, it’s possible that the battery is defective, especially if it’s a third-party replacement.
  
• If the laptop is still under warranty or the battery is relatively new, consider contacting Dell support for a replacement.
  

6. Advanced Diagnostics

• Dell laptops come with built-in diagnostics tools that you can run to check the hardware. Restart the laptop and press F12 during the boot process to access the boot menu. Select "Diagnostics" and run a full test.
  

7. Driver Rollback

• If you suspect that a recent driver update caused the issue, you can roll back to a previous version:
  
  • Open Device Manager (press Windows + X and select Device Manager).
    
  • Expand the Batteries section, right-click on "Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery," and select Properties.
    
  • Go to the Driver tab and select Roll Back Driver if the option is available.
    

8. Contact Dell Support

• If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it might be best to contact Dell support for further assistance. They can provide more specific diagnostics and suggest potential hardware repairs or replacements.
  

Let me know if you need further assistance.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

I want to disable touchpad on Dell laptop


These 7 steps allowed me to disable my touchpad (Dell laptop, Windows 10):

1. Win Start button
2. Type in "device manager"
3. Select Device Manager to open it
4. Click down arrow to left of "Mice and other..." to expand
5. Right click Dell Touchpad
6. Disable device
7. Yes