Windows 10 Slow Login

Question

My computer takes much longer time to log in than before. Not so long ago it used to boot real quick as I installed new ssd drives. Now for sometime it still goes through the booting phase fast but seems to really slow down on the log in part. It just says welcome for way longer than before. I tried running sfc /scannow and DISM in command prompt but it didn't help. I also disabled all non Microsoft processes from auto run on boot and performed a clean boot without any improvement. How can I deal with this issue?

Answer 1

Malware or viruses can slow down your system. Run a full scan with a reputable antivirus program to ensure your system is clean.

Outdated or incompatible graphics drivers can cause login slowdowns. Update your graphics drivers from the manufacturer's website.

Make sure Windows is updated.

If the user profile is corrupted there may be such issue. You can create a new user account and see if the login is faster on the new account. If it is, you may need to migrate your data and settings to the new profile.

See:

Troubleshooting Slow Logins with the Windows Performance Tool Kit

Answer 2

Hello.

You can check if there are any startup programs that are causing the delay. You can use the Task Manager to disable unnecessary startup programs. Here are the steps:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
2. Click on the Startup tab.
3. Disable any programs that you don't need to start automatically with Windows.

If it does not work, you can try performing a system restore to a point where the login time was faster. Here are the steps:

1. Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type "rstrui.exe" and press Enter.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to restore your system to a previous point.

Best Regards,

Hania Lian