Vista - Slow WiFi connection during startup

09-13-2007

Vista startup is being delayed by about 50 seconds due to (I think) slow
startup of the Wiresless network connection (which otherwise works well).

The desktop/sidebar appears reasonably fast (about 45 seconds from BIOS),
but after the sidebar appears there is a 50 second delay with NO disk
activity. During this time, it appears the service WORKSTATION is trying to
load ("Starting.."). It finally starts after 50 seconds, and the rest of the
startup process finishes.

During this pause, the Network icon in System Tray (2 computers) has a red
X, then a yellow exclamation, and about a minute later the planet symbol
with a working internet connection. I suspect this slow wireless connection
is delaying the Workstation Service startup? Any ideas why the wifi takes so
long to connect during bootup? Any way to further debug to isolate problem?

System Setup:
-Vaio SZ6 Santa Rosa laptop with Intel 4965AGN (80211b/g/n)
-Vista Business 32 bit, local workgroup over LAN
-D-Link (DI624) router, dynamic DHCP, connected to cablemodem.
-No difference in delay using static IP assignment
-WPA/PSK security
-NIC not allowed to connect to "alternative SSID"
-Up to date Vista, Intel NIC drivers, router firmware.

12-06-2007

Gee your lucky!

Right now I have to wait 10-15 minutes

before Vista reconizes my Network!

JohnnyJT
South Philly

"Sabian Smith" wrote:

Quote:

> Vista startup is being delayed by about 50 seconds due to (I think) slow
> startup of the Wiresless network connection (which otherwise works well).
>
> The desktop/sidebar appears reasonably fast (about 45 seconds from BIOS),
> but after the sidebar appears there is a 50 second delay with NO disk
> activity. During this time, it appears the service WORKSTATION is trying to
> load ("Starting.."). It finally starts after 50 seconds, and the rest of the
> startup process finishes.
>
> During this pause, the Network icon in System Tray (2 computers) has a red
> X, then a yellow exclamation, and about a minute later the planet symbol
> with a working internet connection. I suspect this slow wireless connection
> is delaying the Workstation Service startup? Any ideas why the wifi takes so
> long to connect during bootup? Any way to further debug to isolate problem?
>
> System Setup:
> -Vaio SZ6 Santa Rosa laptop with Intel 4965AGN (80211b/g/n)
> -Vista Business 32 bit, local workgroup over LAN
> -D-Link (DI624) router, dynamic DHCP, connected to cablemodem.
> -No difference in delay using static IP assignment
> -WPA/PSK security
> -NIC not allowed to connect to "alternative SSID"
> -Up to date Vista, Intel NIC drivers, router firmware.
>
>

01-04-2008

After having the same problem I did some research and figured it out.

It is your anti-virus. Windows Vista comes with one called Windows
Defender.

It is Windows Defender that is causing you this problem.

to solve this problem:

1. Open control panel
2. click on classic view on the left hand panel
3. Scroll down to Windows Defender
4. Double click it to launch it.
5. Click on "tools"
6. click on "Options"
7. Scroll to the bottom
8. Uncheck "Use Windows Defender"
9. Click "Save"

Restart your computer, You should notice an immediate difference.

If you are still having the problem, then also turn off your windows
firewall.

01-04-2008

Hi JPW

All I did to get it to work right was to re-install the WiFi card drivers!

Some how Logitech SetPoint corrupted the driver, they won't acknowlage this!

Thanks anyway

JohnnyJt

"JPW" wrote:

Quote:

>
> After having the same problem I did some research and figured it out.
>
> It is your anti-virus. Windows Vista comes with one called Windows
> Defender.
>
> It is Windows Defender that is causing you this problem.
>
> to solve this problem:
>
> 1. Open control panel
> 2. click on classic view on the left hand panel
> 3. Scroll down to Windows Defender
> 4. Double click it to launch it.
> 5. Click on "tools"
> 6. click on "Options"
> 7. Scroll to the bottom
> 8. Uncheck "Use Windows Defender"
> 9. Click "Save"
>
>
> Restart your computer, You should notice an immediate difference.
>
> If you are still having the problem, then also turn off your windows
> firewall.
>
>
> --
> JPW
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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> View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/showthread.php?t=817449
>
> http://forums.techarena.in
>
>

09-13-2007	#1 (permalink)
Sabian Smith n/a posts	Slow WiFi connection during startup Vista startup is being delayed by about 50 seconds due to (I think) slow startup of the Wiresless network connection (which otherwise works well). The desktop/sidebar appears reasonably fast (about 45 seconds from BIOS), but after the sidebar appears there is a 50 second delay with NO disk activity. During this time, it appears the service WORKSTATION is trying to load ("Starting.."). It finally starts after 50 seconds, and the rest of the startup process finishes. During this pause, the Network icon in System Tray (2 computers) has a red X, then a yellow exclamation, and about a minute later the planet symbol with a working internet connection. I suspect this slow wireless connection is delaying the Workstation Service startup? Any ideas why the wifi takes so long to connect during bootup? Any way to further debug to isolate problem? System Setup: -Vaio SZ6 Santa Rosa laptop with Intel 4965AGN (80211b/g/n) -Vista Business 32 bit, local workgroup over LAN -D-Link (DI624) router, dynamic DHCP, connected to cablemodem. -No difference in delay using static IP assignment -WPA/PSK security -NIC not allowed to connect to "alternative SSID" -Up to date Vista, Intel NIC drivers, router firmware.
My System Specs

12-06-2007	#2 (permalink)
johnnyjt n/a posts	RE: Slow WiFi connection during startup Gee your lucky! Right now I have to wait 10-15 minutes before Vista reconizes my Network! JohnnyJT South Philly "Sabian Smith" wrote: Quote: > Vista startup is being delayed by about 50 seconds due to (I think) slow > startup of the Wiresless network connection (which otherwise works well). > > The desktop/sidebar appears reasonably fast (about 45 seconds from BIOS), > but after the sidebar appears there is a 50 second delay with NO disk > activity. During this time, it appears the service WORKSTATION is trying to > load ("Starting.."). It finally starts after 50 seconds, and the rest of the > startup process finishes. > > During this pause, the Network icon in System Tray (2 computers) has a red > X, then a yellow exclamation, and about a minute later the planet symbol > with a working internet connection. I suspect this slow wireless connection > is delaying the Workstation Service startup? Any ideas why the wifi takes so > long to connect during bootup? Any way to further debug to isolate problem? > > System Setup: > -Vaio SZ6 Santa Rosa laptop with Intel 4965AGN (80211b/g/n) > -Vista Business 32 bit, local workgroup over LAN > -D-Link (DI624) router, dynamic DHCP, connected to cablemodem. > -No difference in delay using static IP assignment > -WPA/PSK security > -NIC not allowed to connect to "alternative SSID" > -Up to date Vista, Intel NIC drivers, router firmware. > >
My System Specs

01-04-2008	#3 (permalink)
JPW n/a posts	Re: Slow WiFi connection during startup After having the same problem I did some research and figured it out. It is your anti-virus. Windows Vista comes with one called Windows Defender. It is Windows Defender that is causing you this problem. to solve this problem: 1. Open control panel 2. click on classic view on the left hand panel 3. Scroll down to Windows Defender 4. Double click it to launch it. 5. Click on "tools" 6. click on "Options" 7. Scroll to the bottom 8. Uncheck "Use Windows Defender" 9. Click "Save" Restart your computer, You should notice an immediate difference. If you are still having the problem, then also turn off your windows firewall.
My System Specs

01-04-2008	#4 (permalink)
johnnyjt n/a posts	Re: Slow WiFi connection during startup Hi JPW All I did to get it to work right was to re-install the WiFi card drivers! Some how Logitech SetPoint corrupted the driver, they won't acknowlage this! Thanks anyway JohnnyJt "JPW" wrote: Quote: > > After having the same problem I did some research and figured it out. > > It is your anti-virus. Windows Vista comes with one called Windows > Defender. > > It is Windows Defender that is causing you this problem. > > to solve this problem: > > 1. Open control panel > 2. click on classic view on the left hand panel > 3. Scroll down to Windows Defender > 4. Double click it to launch it. > 5. Click on "tools" > 6. click on "Options" > 7. Scroll to the bottom > 8. Uncheck "Use Windows Defender" > 9. Click "Save" > > > Restart your computer, You should notice an immediate difference. > > If you are still having the problem, then also turn off your windows > firewall. > > > -- > JPW > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > JPW's Profile: http://forums.techarena.in/member.php?userid=38870 > View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/showthread.php?t=817449 > > http://forums.techarena.in > >
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