Get the idea? You want to isolate the problem to a specific startup if possible. If the problem didn't occur, check the other half, so all the Services are enabled - proceed to do this on the startup tab as well. If the problem recurs, UNcheck half the items you just checked to narrow down the culprit. If no problems, run msconfig and recheck half the disabled items on the Services tab. Also uncheck 'load startup group' on the general page. Check 'Hide Microsoft Services' and then disable the rest.
Run msconfig and select the 'Services' tab. Try doing some clean boot troubleshooting:įirst, restart in Safe Mode (tap the f8 key promptly on startup and choose the Safe Mode option from the boot menu).
