Bootvis

myztik19 · Jul 27, 2002, 04:15 AM

Could someone tell me the perfect way by which i can increase boot up time usng bootvis

microsoft have not even included a help file explaining how to use the software

nForcer · Jul 27, 2002, 06:38 PM

Sure I'll help ya out. This will require 3 reboots

1) put the program on your desktop

2) launch it

3) go to TRACE... Next boot...let it reboot and WAIT for it to launch again *should take less than 2 minutes*

3a) Check the first graph for a vertical bar somewhere to the right and remember the number (38 seconds, 76, whatever it is) thats your current boot time

4) go to TRACE ... Optimize System...and let it reboot again

4a) when it comes back up, it will take the data from the first reboot and organize the data best as it can to shorten your boot up time. *the process is too detailed to explain...just assume its taking care of everything*

5) when its done, go to TRACE...Next boot and let it reboot again

Now check for that vertical bar and now it should be closer to 0.

When I ran this on a clean install of XP on my P4 1.3, I went from 67seconds to less than 20.
It rearranges the registry and does a partial defrag to move files to the faster parts of your hard drive, thus, shortening your boot time.

Hope this helps! Let me know how it turns out

myztik19 · Jul 27, 2002, 07:14 PM

i have a P3 550 mhz CPU + 192 mb SD RAM + 40 GB HDD

i ran bootvis on a fully loaded windows xp (abt 3 gb in programs and system files)

boot time decreased from 39.64 to 38.38 sec

not much difference

JavaFox · Jul 27, 2002, 07:52 PM

Myztik19, Bootvis is GOOD, but it doesn't usually work miracles.

Here's another thing you can try, though. I've had really good luck with it.

Instead of clicking "TRACE | NEXT BOOT, " use the "TRACE | NEXT BOOT + DRIVER DELAYS" option. When you restart, there should be a graphical representation of what drivers took how long to load (you may have to check the box on the left). This should tell you what drivers are slowing down your boot. Updating them can make a big difference.

One of the computers I have is nForce-based. I had some bad nForce drivers loaded and it would take me some 140 seconds to boot. I ran Bootvis, identified what drivers needed to be reloaded and upgraded and I got my boot down in the 20s. That said, I can't guarantee your luck will be this good, but it's worth a try.

franguinho · Jul 29, 2002, 02:35 PM

it shaved aboot 1 sec from my time

Kelsenellenelvian · Aug 13, 2002, 09:35 PM

I'm booting up in less than 50 seconds!!

franguinho · Aug 14, 2002, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kelsenellenelvian
I'm booting up in less than 50 seconds!!

that's prolly more due to yer awesome rig tho...

Kelsenellenelvian · Aug 17, 2002, 08:29 PM

With service pack 1097 I am booting in less that 44 seconds now!!!!

Zulan · Nov 5, 2003, 10:35 AM

i'm booting up in about 6-12 sec with the system below, and a extremely tweaked XP.

ice888 · Nov 8, 2003, 10:32 AM

i'm booting up in about 120sec with a tweaked XP.

Jul 27, 2002, 04:15 AM	#1
myztik19 Tech Savvy Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: India Posts: 52 Rep Power: 0	Bootvis Could someone tell me the perfect way by which i can increase boot up time usng bootvis microsoft have not even included a help file explaining how to use the software

Jul 29, 2002, 02:35 PM	#5
franguinho Brazilian Fool Join Date: May 2002 Location: São Paulo Posts: 3,380 Rep Power: 0	it shaved aboot 1 sec from my time __________________ The Aliens mostly come out at night... mostly...

Aug 13, 2002, 09:35 PM	#6
Kelsenellenelvian Master of my own Destiny Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: EverDawn Kingdom,TruEarth Posts: 1,394 Rep Power: 0	I'm booting up in less than 50 seconds!! __________________ [color=#0000ff] Download Windows Post-Install Wizard v4.3.8 and WPI Lite v1.2 Here [/color][color=red][color=blue][/color][/color]

Aug 17, 2002, 08:29 PM	#8
Kelsenellenelvian Master of my own Destiny Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: EverDawn Kingdom,TruEarth Posts: 1,394 Rep Power: 0	With service pack 1097 I am booting in less that 44 seconds now!!!! __________________ [color=#0000ff] Download Windows Post-Install Wizard v4.3.8 and WPI Lite v1.2 Here [/color][color=red][color=blue][/color][/color]

Nov 5, 2003, 10:35 AM	#9
Zulan DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In your backyard Posts: 236 Rep Power: 0	i'm booting up in about 6-12 sec with the system below, and a extremely tweaked XP. __________________ System 1: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (socket 939) \| DVD-RW: Sony DVD RW DW-U18A \| Motherboard: MSI K8N Neo2-54G \| GFX: nVidia Geforce 6600 GT \| Monitor: Samsung SyncMaster 1100DF \| RAM: 1 GB Kingston PC 3200 \| Sound: Soundblaster X-Fi \| Main HDD: 2 * Western Digital Raptor 36.7GB Serial ATA 10000RPM @ RAID 0 \| Storage HDD: Maxtor DiamondMAX Plus 9 120 GB 8 MB Cache \| DVD: Lite-On 16* DVD \| OS: Windows XP SP2 \| PSU: Sweex 650W PSU *System 2:* CPU: AMD Sempron 3000+ \| Motherboard: MSI K7N2 Delta2-FSR \| GFX: nVidia Geforce 6200 256 MB \| Monitor: Hercules Prophetview 920 PRO \| RAM: 1 GB Kingston PC 3200 \| Sound: Nvidia Soundstorm \| Main HDD: Maxtor DiamondMAX Plus 9 80 GB 8 MB Cache \| CD-ROM: NEC 52* CD \| OS: FreeBSD 6.0-STABLE \| PSU: A-Open 300W PSU *Laptop:* CPU: AMD Mobile Sempron 3100+ \| GFX: SiS M760GX 128 MB \| Monitor: 15" XGA TFT LCD \| RAM: 1 GB Kingston PC 3200 \| Sound: Realtek AC '97 audio \| HDD: 40 GB \| DVD-RW: Slimtype DVDRW SOSW-833S \| OS: Windows XP PRO SP2

Jul 27, 2002, 06:38 PM	#2
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	Sure I'll help ya out. This will require 3 reboots 1) put the program on your desktop 2) launch it 3) go to TRACE... Next boot...let it reboot and WAIT for it to launch again should take less than 2 minutes 3a) Check the first graph for a vertical bar somewhere to the right and remember the number (38 seconds, 76, whatever it is) thats your current boot time 4) go to TRACE ... Optimize System...and let it reboot again 4a) when it comes back up, it will take the data from the first reboot and organize the data best as it can to shorten your boot up time. the process is too detailed to explain...just assume its taking care of everything 5) when its done, go to TRACE...Next boot and let it reboot again Now check for that vertical bar and now it should be closer to 0. When I ran this on a clean install of XP on my P4 1.3, I went from 67seconds to less than 20. It rearranges the registry and does a partial defrag to move files to the faster parts of your hard drive, thus, shortening your boot time. Hope this helps! Let me know how it turns out

Jul 27, 2002, 07:14 PM	Thread Starter #3
myztik19 Tech Savvy Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: India Posts: 52 Rep Power: 0	i have a P3 550 mhz CPU + 192 mb SD RAM + 40 GB HDD i ran bootvis on a fully loaded windows xp (abt 3 gb in programs and system files) boot time decreased from 39.64 to 38.38 sec not much difference

Jul 27, 2002, 07:52 PM	#4
JavaFox E Pluribus Unum Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,203 Rep Power: 0	Myztik19, Bootvis is GOOD, but it doesn't usually work miracles. Here's another thing you can try, though. I've had really good luck with it. Instead of clicking "TRACE \| NEXT BOOT, " use the "TRACE \| NEXT BOOT + DRIVER DELAYS" option. When you restart, there should be a graphical representation of what drivers took how long to load (you may have to check the box on the left). This should tell you what drivers are slowing down your boot. Updating them can make a big difference. One of the computers I have is nForce-based. I had some bad nForce drivers loaded and it would take me some 140 seconds to boot. I ran Bootvis, identified what drivers needed to be reloaded and upgraded and I got my boot down in the 20s. That said, I can't guarantee your luck will be this good, but it's worth a try.

Nov 8, 2003, 10:32 AM	#10
ice888 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	i'm booting up in about 120sec with a tweaked XP.