Windows 10: slow boot after 1903 update

Philip_999 · Sep 20, 2019

Hello,

I have a laptop with SSD and HDD. SSD is used as a system disk and HDD is for storage. Recently I updated my Windows 10 Home 1703 version directly to 1903 version and the update installed some files on my HDD instead of SSD. The problem that occurs now is a slow boot time with approximately 5 seconds of black screen before the system login. During the black screen LED light signalizing HDD activity keeps flashing.

Folders that have been installed on the HDD during the update are Program Files and WindowsApps. Program Files folder contains a ModifiableWindowsApps subfolder which is empty. When I try to open the WindowsApps folder, I get Access denied error even though I am the only user of the Windows system and I have administrator account. The users that have full access to the WindowsApps folder are TrustedInstaller and SYSTEM.

A right mouse click on the HDD, then Properties option and Disk Cleanup tool doesn't work because there is nothing to delete. Is there anything I can do to remove this content from my HDD or to move it to the SSD? Thank you in advance for helping me resolve the problem.

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Rose Cal · Sep 20, 2019

Slow boot

Hi Craig,

Boot performance may slow can be due to corruptions. To assist you better, kindly answer the following questions:

Have you made any recent changes before this issue occur?

Have you tried booting up your laptop in Safe Mode and check if the issue still persist?

What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

We're looking forward to your response.

Mayra Aqu · Sep 20, 2019

Updates slowing computer performance

Hi,

Listed below are possible causes why Windows is running slow:

Too many application installed.

Virus and malware.

Corrupted system files.

Outdated drivers.

For us to assist you with the concern, we suggest following the steps on this
article.

Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.

greenfid · Sep 20, 2019

Slow Shutdown after Upgrade to Windows 10 1903

Hi ,

I'm Stefano an Independent Advisor, here to help you.

I suggest you to perform a disk clean-up:

1. Open "File Explorer"

2. Click on "This PC"

3. Right click on "C:"

4. Click on "Proprieties"

5. Click on "Clean-up disk"

6. Click on "Clean up system files"

7. Select every option in the list, but not "Download"

8. Click on "OK"

Then use Windows Update Assistant:
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=799445 to install Windows 10 1903. Once the feature update has finished, perform once again disk clean up:

1. Open "File Explorer"

2. Click on "This PC"

3. Right click on "C:"

4. Click on "Proprieties"

5. Click on "Clean-up disk"

6. Click on "Clean up system files"

7. Select every option in the list, but not "Download"

8. Click on "OK"

Then check if the problem is solved. If not, I suggest to perform a clean boot:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929135...
Click to expand...

Thanks Stephen, tried your suggestions but the Shutdown remains slow.

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