Boot time issue on Windows 10 1803.

On 5-14-18 I noticed that my boot times went from 28.734 seconds to 73.343 seconds. This started after the 1803 update was installed on 5-4-18. Boot racer shows that Windows boot time has shot through the roof, with it taking a phenominal amount of time. I checked the logs and it shows that on 5-14-18 package kb4103721 was installed. It says that Background Intelligent Transfer Service was changed from demand start to auto start on 5-14-18. But it kept switching back and forth. There is an error on that date but I don't recall what changed on that date. I have looked at Windows Update, and I did not update anything on that day nor did I install any software that I recall. What do I need to do to get back to my 28 second boot times? ThanksI have been troubleshooting it for a while and I cannot figure out what the heck is going on.

dalchina said:

Hi, there are some extensive threads where longer boot time after upgrading to 1803 is analysed. You might like to have a look at those for ideas.Assuming Windows is on your SSD (thanks for the detail) expect boot to lock screen around 12-13s.

It is on a 512gb Western Digital NVMe drive. I did the hibernation disable as well.Specs:Ryzen 7 170032gb Flare X ramASUS 1060 GTX video card512gb NVMe boot driveWindows 10 Pro2x WD Green 1 tb1x WD Black 2 tb (storage)1x 500gb Samsung SSD (game drive)

One option is to compare the current boot time to clean boot and then systematically determine which software has the biggest impact on the boot time:
Perform a Clean Boot in Windows 10 to Troubleshoot Software Conflicts | Windows 10 Tutorials

Another option is to use WIndows performance recorder (WPR) with the option for boot trace.
The challenge will be to find someone to analyze the results.
Windows performance recorder - Microsoft Community

Caledon Ken said:

Anywhere along the line did you upgrade firmware on NVMe or system BIOS level? Don't do it just asking if you did. Is it possible to boot with only NVMeThanks

Yes, I have updated the BIOS on the Crosshair VI Hero motherboard. I had a blip the other day, and had to go back to defaults. It is weird Bootracer now claims that I booted in just under 19 seconds, but that is not right, it took just as long as before. I can boot on just the NVMe since it is the boot drive. I have seriously considered scrapping Windows 10 completely and going to Linux Mint, but I need Windows for iTunes, Photoshop, and games. I have used every version of Windows from 2.x through 10, with the sole exceptions of Windows ME and Vista. 10 is the most stable, but it is the least able for me to get "under the hood" and work on things.

zbook said:

One option is to compare the current boot time to clean boot and then systematically determine which software has the biggest impact on the boot time:Perform a Clean Boot in Windows 10 to Troubleshoot Software Conflicts | Windows 10 TutorialsAnother option is to use WIndows performance recorder (WPR) with the option for boot trace.The challenge will be to find someone to analyze the results.Windows performance recorder - Microsoft Community

I am so very happy you chimed in. Thanks, I will see what I can do. As always, I appreciate all the help you gave me back in the bad motherboard days.

Caledon Ken said:

Did the timing of the BIOS update coincide with boot delays?

If you boot with just your NVMe do you get acceptable boot times?

I can't remember if the BIOS update was around that time. Boot racer has gone nuts claiming that I had a boot time of 18 seconds, but that is not right, it took just as long as it has been taking. I am going to remove and re-install Boot Racer.

Booting with just the NVMe drive showed no difference compared to all other drives connected.