Windows 10: PC Takes for Ever to Shut Down, Ditto For Starting

This has happened twice within the last week and a half.Windows says I need to restart. I did but when it got to the login Welcome screen itstops working. I have no mouse when this occurs. If I wait a while it starts up.When I want to shut down, I see the PC's on light is on until I long press the power button.When I turn it back on it takes forever to start. I see a black screen with no errors.A minute later it starts.This system never, ever takes long to start.Any ideas?James

:)

 

PC Build Steps

Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval

• Install system in case
  • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
• Turn on PC
• setup HDD
• run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
  • run realtemp at the same time

• While in Prime95 test
  • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
  • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
  • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!

What do you guys think??

 

PC will not complete start up or shut down

Hi Rachelle,

We'll be needing more information about the issue you are experiencing to further assist you.

• What is the exact error message? Please send us a screenshot.
• Were there changes made on the PC prior to the issue?
• Does the issue occur only when starting up and shutting down the PC?

We hope to hear from you soon.

 

After Windows 10 update, PC con't start

Good news, pc is back and running.
zBook was on the right track in that the BIOS was corrupted. However, the solution suggested did not work.
Fortunately, after considerable digging, I found some information on the Gigabyte site. Following their suggestions, I was able to restore the primary BIOS from the backup BIOS. The whole process took less than 10 minutes.
Basically, I had to:

1. Shut off the computer. Unplug all connections to the motherboard except the VGA/DVI output and the keyboard.
2. Press the POWER button and HOLD it. The computer will start and then shutdown. After the shutdown, release the POWER button.
3. Press and release the POWER button. The BIOS will go into recovery mode. A BIOS recovery screen will appear and you need only to select from the options that are presented.

This was a simple solution and I am now up and running.
Thanks to all who provided suggestions.