rickss69 47 Posted February 20, 2011 I've been testing some components for an upcoming game rig and noticed a particular combination giving very fast re-boots. I decided to give it some attention and see how far I could take it. I have it down to 14 seconds so far and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction to lower it even more. I came across a YouTube video by "stamatisx" and left a comment. The reply was to visit this site and help might be provided. Current components are as follows:Biostar TH67+ mbIntel 2600K cpuOCZ Vertex 2 ssdWin 7 64To get to this point I have:enabled quick boot in biosenabled noGUIbootdisabled startup/servicesno sound/video driver - using onboard 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StamatisX 1066 Posted February 20, 2011 I've been testing some components for an upcoming game rig and noticed a particular combination giving very fast re-boots. I decided to give it some attention and see how far I could take it. I have it down to 14 seconds so far and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction to lower it even more. I came across a YouTube video by "stamatisx" and left a comment. The reply was to visit this site and help might be provided. Current components are as follows:Biostar TH67+ mbIntel 2600K cpuOCZ Vertex 2 ssdWin 7 64To get to this point I have:enabled quick boot in biosenabled noGUIbootdisabled startup/servicesno sound/video driver - using onboardHi rickss69 and welcome to our forum.Below are a few extra things you can apply if you want to lower your boot time Remember that those changes are not mend for everyday usage, but only if you are targeting on making a new record on the boot timer You can start by applying the tweaks mentioned here:http://forum.techinferno.com/storage/30-installing-ssd-tips-tricks-benchmarks.html#post53The only driver installed should be the chipset drivers, nothing elseDisable as many devices as possible from the device manager (I really mean everything possible, ie USB devices, firewire, camera, unused controllers,etc.. the more the better)Disable readyboostOpen Computer Management -> performance -> Data Collector Sets -> Startup Event Trace SessionsDouble click on Readyboot and under the trace session tab uncheck to disable like the screenshot belowAfter that I would do a reboot and then go to C:\Windows\Prefetch and delete all its contentsChange the visual effectsChange the personalization settingsDisable features like indexing service and windows searchMinimize the components displayed on the Start Menu and the TaskbarThe language settingsSet the time to not synchronize with a serverDisable the firewallDelete as many fonts as possible from the Control Panel/FontsSet the display at 800x600 16bitAlso you can change the performance option to Background services 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickss69 47 Posted February 20, 2011 Thanks for the input! I have done some of those you mentioned...I will do a fresh install and apply the rest then let you know the results. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StamatisX 1066 Posted February 20, 2011 great, we are interested to see your results, so keep us posted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 1315 Posted March 6, 2011 you guys might be able to reduce the restart time even more using my coming up article about diagnosing shutdown times.i think it's going up tomorrow.. just making the finishing touches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StamatisX 1066 Posted March 6, 2011 great! I am tempted to sneak peak on the draft but I will wait Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 1315 Posted March 6, 2011 actually please go ahead, i need a proof reader anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mw86 1362 Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) Okay this information atleast some of it is also useful in optimizing your system to move faster too. Stuuf like windows time, performance un my computer properties, disabling unused services etc. If careful not to disable important daily used things... this guide can also be taken as a performance guide. My system only stat with about 45 total processes. If your on Alienware the only required one to start is the OSD startup entry and FX controller doen't need to start unless you have the lights dimmed or on go dark because the when the computer starts you would need to open FXeditor program manually for the lights to go out if you even have them set to go dark. Then you can close the FXeditor and all light settings will remain as you've set them. But really I don't have it start because it saves memory and processor time. Aliensense I used for awhile till recent when I figured I waste time everyday starting windows with a password... i deleted the password and Aliensense as I do not need the added security right now and can easily reinstall these anytime. Here's a tip use more programs that do not install but launch directly from the folder without installing them. Always close an application thats a required backround process off when your done with it, that improves my restarts and shutdowns. Using the performance check boxes on your hard drives improves restart shutdown time because write time are improved with those settings due to faster saving of files at shutdown. Edited April 11, 2011 by mw86 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
