> Vista has some excellent built in troubleshooting aids. Much better than
> previous versions of Windows. The best place to start diagnosing performance
> problems is strangely enough in Performance Information and Tools. Start
> typing it in the Start Search box. When you see it in the list open it.
> Click on Advanced Tools. In many cases the cause of the poor performance has
> already been identified and is listed. If not then work through the tools to
> see what is causing the problems. The first tool in the list "View
> performance details in Event log" will almost always pinpoint the problems.
> If that isn't enough info then work through the rest of the tools.
>
> --
> Kerry Brown
> Microsoft MVP - Shell/User
>
http://www.vistahelp.ca>
>
> "jamndar" <jamndar[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4D224A85-7FB7-4490-9186-017875AB6311[ at ]microsoft.com...
> > Ok here are the issues I'm having and need assistance with, I'll also
> > include
> > my hardware and "Yes" I've updatedall of my device drivers, MOBO, NIC,
> > etc..
> > I've upgraded from Windows XP Pro SP2 to Vista Ultimate.
> >
> > 1. When booting up it takes approx 5 minutes to get to the Logo.
> > 2. From there it takes approx 30 secs to get to login prompt.
> > 3. After that, it takes almost 10 minutes seeing "Preparing Your
> > Desktop".
> > 4. Once the desktop appears, it takes another 5-8 minutes to be able to
> > move the mouse, or choose an action.
> > 5. Once I choose an action, it takes anywhere from 5-10 minutes before I
> > can perform the next action. So you can see that this is very, very time
> > consuming and troubleshooting this is very slow.
> > 6. If I start up in safe mode, my times are almost cut in half. And once
> > I'm in safe mode, the system is responsive.
> > 7. I can see my internet and network as soon as I select them, so my
> > TCP/IP
> > is good. I can even share files, etc..
> > 8. I've lowered my ram from CORSAIR DDR2 5-5-5-12 800Mhz 4GB to 2GB as
> > recommended earlier, but it hasn't helped at all.
> > 9. After approx 40 minutes, the system locks up on me and I receive an
> > annoying steady sound.
> > 10. My system passed the compatibility tests with no issues reported.
> > 11. This time I tried opening control panel to remove some applications
> > and
> > the window quickly appeared and then disappeared. I checked task manager
> > and
> > control panel is not running.
> > 12. I tried right clicking on "Computer" from my desktop and select
> > "Properties" but nothing happens.
> > 13. So now I'm waiting my 5-10 minutes for it to let me try something
> > else
> > again.
> >
> > Device Driver Updates:
> > 1. NIC
> > 2. Sound
> > 3. Raid
> > 4. Video Card
> > 5. Keyboard & Mouse
> > 6. Monitor
> > 7. Motherboard
> >
> > System Build:
> > MOBO - Asus M2R32-MVP
> > RAM - 2GB, I have 4GB but I took 2GB out
> > CPU - AMD FX-62 Dual Core 2.8Ghz
> > Hard Drive - 160GB WD SATA 10K RPM
> > Video Card - Nvidia 8800-GTX 750MB
> > AUDIO - Soundmax
> > Monitor - Viewsonic 20" VX2035wm
> > Keyboard & Mouse - GE wired Keyboard and Optical Mouse.
> > Gaming Router - D-Link DGL-4100 Gigabit Gaming Router
> >
> > Not sure if anybody else is having extremely slow response times like I
> > am,
> > but figured I'd ask. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
>