This video describes how to start your computer by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs so that you can determine whether a background program is interfering with your game or program. This kind of startup is known as a “clean boot.” This article also provides information that you can use to o troubleshoot application or service conflicts.
When you start Windows by using a normal startup, several applications and services start automatically, and then run in the background. These programs include basic system processes, antivirus software, system utility applications, and other software that has been previously installed. These applications and services can cause interference when you install or run a program, such as Microsoft Flight Simulator X or Streets & Trips 2010.
Saw your clean boot video, thank you for that, it has helped me in a lot of ways. Though on my friends laptop, with all but the Microsoft Services hidden the laptop freezes after 3 to 5 minutes. Do I need to reinstall Windows to fix this? Any help would be appreciated.
Simon
Have you tried:
chkdsk /f
Open the “Computer” window.
Right-click on the drive in question
Select the “Tools” tab
In the Error-checking area, click
sfc /scannow
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/run-system-file-checker-safe-mode-boot-time