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Discussions tagged with 'video screen' on WindowsForum.com cover performance issues where the display behaves abnormally during startup. One thread describes a Windows 7 system that runs extremely slowly on a cold boot, with the video screen appearing sluggish and taking minutes to reach the login prompt. A forced reboot resolves the problem, allowing normal operation. The issue is reported across multiple Windows 7 computers, suggesting a common cause rather than isolated hardware failure. Troubleshooting tips in the thread focus on startup programs, drivers, and system updates that may affect video screen responsiveness during boot.
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    Windows 7 Very slow cold boot, but on reboot system runs normal

    My office system is a Dell w/ Win7 and it's been running fine up until 1 month ago. Then it started this odd behavior. On a cold boot it runs about 5x to 20x times slower than normal, almost as if it's just running on a single core locked at 5%. Boot time to hit splash screen is 2.5 to 4.5...
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    • boot time cold boot computer issues dell error network printer office system printer drivers reboot slow boot startup repair system integrity system performance tech support troubleshooting usb video screen virus protection windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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