long boot

[CHEN254]

What should i do when my pc takes too long to boot

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @CHEN254,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

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

If your HP PC takes too long to boot, it could be due to several common issues. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you speed things up:

1. Disable Startup Programs

Too many apps launching at startup can slow down boot time.

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
• Go to the Startup tab.
• Right-click and disable unnecessary programs (e.g., Spotify, OneDrive, Zoom).

2. Enable Fast Startup

• Go to Control Panel > Power Options > Choose what the power buttons do.
• Click Change settings that are currently unavailable.
• Check Turn on fast startup.

3. Update Windows and Drivers

• Go to Settings > Windows Update and install all updates.
• Use HP Support Assistant to update BIOS and drivers.

4. Check for Malware

• Run a full scan using Windows Security or a trusted antivirus.

5. Free Up Disk Space

• Open Settings > System > Storage.
• Use Storage Sense to clean up temporary files and old updates.

6. Defragment Your Hard Drive (HDD only)

• Search for Defragment and Optimize Drives.
• Select your drive and click Optimize.

⚠️ Skip this if you have an SSD—it doesn’t need defragmentation.

7. Check for Disk Errors

• Open Command Prompt (Admin) and type: chkdsk /f /r
• Press Enter and restart your PC.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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VikramTheGreat

HP Support