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[JLWoody]

Desktop takes a long time to startup. Not able to open System 

[Raj_05]

Hi @JLWoody,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

If your HP 17.3 inch Laptop PC is taking a long time to start up and you can't open the System settings, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try.

Safe Mode: Try booting your laptop in Safe Mode to see if you can access the System settings and diagnose the issue.

• Restart your laptop.
• As it boots up, repeatedly press the F8 key (or Shift + F8).
• Select "Safe Mode" from the menu.

Startup Repair: Use the built-in Windows Startup Repair tool.

• Restart your laptop.
• As it boots up, press F11 to access the recovery environment.
• Select "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "Startup Repair".

System File Checker (SFC): Run the SFC scan to check and repair corrupted system files.

• Press Windows + R, type cmd, and press Enter to open Command Prompt.
• Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.

Check for Malware: Use an antivirus or antimalware tool to scan your system for any malicious software that could be causing the slowdown.

Disable Startup Programs: Reduce the number of programs that start when your laptop boots up.

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
• Go to the "Startup" tab.
• Disable unnecessary startup programs.

Update Drivers: Ensure all your drivers, especially for your graphics and chipset, are up to date.

• Right-click the Start button and select "Device Manager".
• Update drivers for your display adapter and other critical components.

Check for Windows Updates: Ensure your Windows operating system is up to date.

• Press Windows + I to open Settings.
• Go to "Update & Security" > "Windows Update".
• Check for updates and install them.

[Raj_05]

Free Up Disk Space: If your hard drive is almost full, it can significantly slow down your laptop.

• Press Windows + I to open Settings.
• Go to "System" > "Storage".
• Free up space by deleting unnecessary files.

Reset the PC: If all else fails, you might consider resetting your PC. This will reinstall Windows and can often resolve persistent issues.

• Press Windows + I to open Settings.
• Go to "Update & Security" > "Recovery".
• Under "Reset this PC," click "Get started" and follow the prompts.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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