Slow Bootup - Constant Activity - Cannot run Media Creation Tool

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  1. thorrrr
    Posts : 243
    Windows 11 Pro 64-bit Ver 21H2 Build 2200.258
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    Slow Bootup - Constant Activity - Cannot run Media Creation Tool


    HI Guys

    My PC for some reason has just started (past 4 weeks) running like a Sloth. Not added any new software so I guess it must be a Windows update package.

    I have tried some things from Sudden slow boot time on Windows Loading screen with SSD - Windows 10 Forums

    Item, 1 log collector no longer works invalid link!!!

    It found some errors and repaired them seem to be ok for 48 hours then went back to slow boot. Also coming back from Sleep mode is even slower.

    So I was going to try the reinstall with the creation tool and keep all my files and apps. But that fails as well see the image I get. I am on Windows 10 Pro in the UK and it is a legit copy.

    Is there a way I can see what is making it boot slow ?




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    Windows PowerShell
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    PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> sfc /scannow


    Beginning system scan. This process will take some time.


    Beginning verification phase of system scan.
    Verification 100% complete.


    Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.
    PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth


    Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
    Version: 10.0.17134.1


    Image Version: 10.0.17134.228


    [==========================100.0%==========================] The restore operation completed successfully.
    The operation completed successfully.
    PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> chkdsk /scan
    The type of the file system is NTFS.
    Volume label is Win 7 O/S.


    Stage 1: Examining basic file system structure ...
    809984 file records processed.
    File verification completed.
    12540 large file records processed.
    0 bad file records processed.


    Stage 2: Examining file name linkage ...
    1373 reparse records processed.
    931230 index entries processed.
    Index verification completed.
    0 unindexed files scanned.
    0 unindexed files recovered to lost and found.
    1373 reparse records processed.


    Stage 3: Examining security descriptors ...
    Security descriptor verification completed.
    60624 data files processed.
    CHKDSK is verifying Usn Journal...
    39827648 USN bytes processed.
    Usn Journal verification completed.


    Windows has scanned the file system and found no problems.
    No further action is required.


    249112645 KB total disk space.
    179363240 KB in 423231 files.
    263168 KB in 60625 indexes.
    0 KB in bad sectors.
    937545 KB in use by the system.
    65536 KB occupied by the log file.
    68548692 KB available on disk.


    4096 bytes in each allocation unit.
    62278161 total allocation units on disk.
    17137173 allocation units available on disk.
    PS C:\WINDOWS\system32>
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  3. zinou
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    windows 10
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    Hi,
    To see what's making your boot slow use Windows Performance Recorder to take a boot trace. After that, we can analyze your boot trace and see what going on.

    here are the steps to take a boot trace:


    1. Open a command line as an Administrator (Run As Administrator)
    2. Type the following command in the command line Windows: cd %programfiles(x86)%\Windows Kits\10\Windows Performance Toolkit
    3. Type the following command to start recording the boot trace: wpr -start GeneralProfile -start CPU -onoffscenario Boot -onoffresultspath c:\wpr -numiterations 1 -filemode
    4. Compress the .ETL file generated under the C:\WPR path (very important)
    5. Upload the boot trace file on Dropbox or on https://www.transfernow.net/en/
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  4. thorrrr
    Posts : 243
    Windows 11 Pro 64-bit Ver 21H2 Build 2200.258
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    After i get to stage 2 i get the following error

    Windows PowerShellCopyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> cd %programfiles(x86)%\Windows Kits\10\Windows Performance Toolkitx86 : The term 'x86' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check thespelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.At line:1 char:18+ cd %programfiles(x86)%\Windows Kits\10\Windows Performance Toolkit+ ~~~ + CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (x86:String) [], CommandNotFoundException + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundExceptionPS C:\WINDOWS\system32>
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  6. zinou
    Posts : 897
    windows 10
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    Why did you add x86 at the end (after Toolkit) ?! cd %programfiles(x86)%\Windows Kits\10\Windows Performance Toolkitx86

    If you have trouble to run this command, so you need to download the WPT toolkit     https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/win...ed/adk-install

    Then run Windows Performance Recorder and select these options https://justpaste.it/1g4sx

    Here is a tutorial if you need more details: http://zinetek.com/2015/12/16/how-to...boot-sequence/
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  7. thorrrr
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    Windows 11 Pro 64-bit Ver 21H2 Build 2200.258
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    Hi please find the link to the file HERE
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  8. zinou
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    windows 10
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    according to the boot trace, your boot time is pretty good! You were asked to log in after 12s from the boot. the logon phase took 17s.

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    Except for the post boot phase that took 120s! did you experience mouse stutter or other other difficulties to open explorer or programs during this phase (After de Desktop is displayed)?

    Try to update your NVidia driver and see if it helps. your driver's version is 398.36. The newest version is 399.07https://www.geforce.com/drivers
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  9. zinou
    Posts : 897
    windows 10
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    @thorrrr Have you made any progress in the resolution of your problem?
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  10. thorrrr
    Posts : 243
    Windows 11 Pro 64-bit Ver 21H2 Build 2200.258
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    HI

    I have updated the GC Drivers as suggested and it seems better. I still get mouse stutter but only while Dropbox and other apps are loading.
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  12. dalchina
    Posts : 42,965
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
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    Considering your error message, post #1, if you need an iso for an in-place upgrade repair install, for example, you can download one using the iso download tool in post #3 here:
    Windows 10 Recovery Tools - Bootable Rescue Disk - Windows 10 Forums

    When you say your PC is slow, is it also slow after you have logged in - does your task manager show excessive resource either when it is idle or when you are attempting particular tasks?

    Did you notice a performance change when upgrading to build 1803, or after that?

    It may help to post a screenshot of your Update History around 4 weeks ago when you noticed this.

    Note that there has been concern that a patch released to counter "Meltdown" has caused some PCs to slow.
    KB4100347 Intel microcode updates for Windows 10 v1803 - August 21 - Page 7 - Windows 10 Forums

    Note the Gibson Inspectre check. E.g. post #56
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  13. thorrrr
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    Windows 11 Pro 64-bit Ver 21H2 Build 2200.258
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    HI

    It shows excessive resource during idle even after loading it seems to be processing for 3 to 10 min with nothing running.
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