Why Does My Computer Boot so Slowly?
Computers that boot slowly are a common problem. An aging computer might boot up more slowly. Minor hardware or software problems or a failing component also might cause the problem.
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Software
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Too many software programs initiating during start-up might cause a computer to boot slowly. If a computer slows down after the installation of software, the new program might be responsible.
Viruses
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Undetected viruses and spyware may be responsible. Malware slows down a computer and prevents it from functioning normally.
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Hardware
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Failing electronic components may slow down the booting process. This is more likely to happen with older computers.
Considerations
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The Smart Computing website notes that long boots may not indicate a serious problem."Long boots are frequently a result of many small delays and inefficiencies added together," the website says. If a computer takes 4 or 5 minutes or more to boot, the problem should be investigated.
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