150 gig raptor SATA boot issue

[Fistandantilis]

When I am loading windows and I get to the windows loading screen, the one with the little scroll thingie, it hangs for about 30-45 seconds. does this happen to any other people? I tried searching forums but I have had no luck.

I am using a WD raptor, the 150 giger in a SATA configuration.

any ideahs, thankls

 

[sprocket]

Presumably this is on a fresh install w/ all drivers loaded?
Run Bootvis a few times (three seems to be the most frequently recommended number) and see where you're getting the delay.

 

[Fistandantilis]

well it really is not a fresh install anymore, but it has been happening since I got the drive.
originally, I created a slipstream XP disk with the SATA drivers cuz I dont have a floppy drive, and all has been well with the exeption on the hanging at startup.

so how do I run bootvis, I dont think that I have ever heard of that before. thanks for the help

 

[sprocket]

Bootvis.
Download (free) and open program.
At the top of the window, click "Trace">"next boot and driver delays".
Set it to run three times.
Go make coffee, take a shower, screw the wife.
(It can take a while in other words...)

After it's finished with the third pass, repeat, but set it to "Optimise system".
It will reboot one more time, check it's trace logs (made during the first three passes) and attempt to rearrange your drivers, etc. to optimise booting.

Be sure that the drive you install Bootvis in has enough space for the trace logs and, if you have disabled any services (specifically Workstation), re-enable it first.

This may result in faster boots for you.

Another option- my fave actually- would be to create a custom nLite installation disc with your drivers slipstreamed in.
For some reason this always seems to result in faster boots than installing the drivers later...maybe they are more optimally placed or something, I really don't know but it's certainly worth trying.