Solved Typed characters are slow to appear on-screen in Windows 10

Derek November 9, 2015 at 16:55:50

Makes me think something is hogging it on startup. It would be worth looking in Task Manager > Startup to see if anything there is high impact and unnecessary (like the old msconfig days). Always pop back and let us know the outcome - thanks

Ewen November 9, 2015 at 20:24:36

Thanks for the tip Derek I'll do that. Do you have any tips on what I should be looking for? Regards

Derek November 10, 2015 at 07:36:18

Software mixes vary. Let us know about anything that it says is high impact. I assume you only have one virus checker running in the background in real time. Always pop back and let us know the outcome - thanks

Ewen November 10, 2015 at 17:55:51

Only Malwarebytes and Windows Defender. My Task Manager only show 5 items in the startup and they are all established programmes. Could I have problem with Services perhaps?

Derek November 10, 2015 at 18:22:36

The trouble with two virus checkers running all the time is they check each other and can cause issues. It is OK if one of them is not running but just available to run checks when needed. If you are running the full MWB (rather then the free version), then just as an experiment turn off the real time monitoring in Windows Defender just to see if it makes any difference. You open the program and you will see the check box in the Settings tab. I guess a Service is a possible culprit but there are stacks of them so it's not easy to suggest the best way forward. If you do go that way try to keep a track of changes. Here is the default list for Windows 10: http://mywindowshub.com/restoring-d... Just a little point about that list. You don't have to set them to Running (or Stopped). They will "do their thing" after a restart depending on the Auto/Manual settings and what the programs request. Always pop back and let us know the outcome - thanks message edited by Derek

Ewen November 10, 2015 at 18:34:45

Thank you Derek, I'll do a bit of experimenting and I'll come back. Regards

Johnw November 10, 2015 at 22:33:43

" Could I have problem with Services perhaps?" Lets have a look Ewen. Run Farbar Service Scanner ( FFS ) http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/dow... http://www.bleepstatic.com/download... http://www.bleepstatic.com/download... Check all the boxes Press "Scan". It will create a log (FSS.txt) in the same directory the tool is run. Please Copy and Paste the contents of the log in your next reply. message edited by Johnw

Ewen November 10, 2015 at 22:37:04

Thank you John I'll follow that up tonight... looks like a bit of homework ahead! Regards

Johnw November 11, 2015 at 00:06:11

Note: I edited my post, because the author has changed the boxes slightly.

Ewen November 12, 2015 at 16:07:27

Here we go John, I wasn't sure which bit you wanted so I scanned the lot with not much result (I think). Farbar Service Scanner Version: 26-07-2015 Ran by Computer (administrator) on 13-11-2015 at 11:04:21 Running from "C:\Users\Computer\Downloads" Microsoft Windows 10 Home (X64) Boot Mode: Normal **************************************************************** Internet Services: ============ Connection Status: ============== Localhost is accessible. LAN connected. Google IP is accessible. Google.com is accessible. Yahoo.com is accessible. Windows Firewall: ============= Firewall Disabled Policy: ================== System Restore: ============ System Restore Policy: ======================== Action Center: ============ Windows Update: ============ wuauserv Service is not running. Checking service configuration: The start type of wuauserv service is set to Disabled. The default start type is Auto. The ImagePath of wuauserv service is OK. The ServiceDll of wuauserv service is OK. Windows Autoupdate Disabled Policy: ============================ Windows Defender: ============== Other Services: ============== File Check: ======== C:\Windows\System32\nsisvc.dll => File is digitally signed C:\Windows\System32\drivers\nsiproxy.sys => File is digitally signed C:\Windows\System32\dhcpcore.dll => File is digitally signed C:\Windows\System32\drivers\afd.sys => File is digitally signed C:\Windows\System32\drivers\tdx.sys => File is digitally signed C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\tcpip.sys => File is digitally signed C:\Windows\System32\dnsrslvr.dll => File is digitally signed C:\Windows\System32\mpssvc.dll => File is digitally signed C:\Windows\System32\bfe.dll => File is digitally signed C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mpsdrv.sys => File is digitally signed C:\Windows\System32\wscsvc.dll => File is digitally signed C:\Windows\System32\wbem\WMIsvc.dll => File is digitally signed C:\Windows\System32\wuaueng.dll => File is digitally signed C:\Windows\System32\qmgr.dll => File is digitally signed C:\Windows\System32\es.dll => File is digitally signed C:\Windows\System32\cryptsvc.dll => File is digitally signed C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MpSvc.dll => File is digitally signed C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe => File is digitally signed C:\Windows\System32\ipnathlp.dll => File is digitally signed C:\Windows\System32\iphlpsvc.dll => File is digitally signed C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe => File is digitally signed C:\Windows\System32\rpcss.dll => File is digitally signed **** End of log ****

Ewen November 12, 2015 at 16:12:28

Thanks for the link Derek, I'm inclined to use the suggested download and restore all the services to default and take it from there. I may have done something recently to "improve" the system and gummed up something critical. I'll report back later.

Johnw November 12, 2015 at 16:23:59

"I scanned the lot with not much result (I think)" All your services are good Ewen. Run Tweaking.com - Windows Repair Disable your antivirus program before running Windows Repair. How to Temporarily Disable your Anti-virus http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/for... http://www.techsupportforum.com/for... Start at Step 1 ( very important ) do all the steps until you get to the final step ( Repairs ) Reboot when finished. Right click on the exe & click on > Run as administrator. http://i1-win.softpedia-static.com/... http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/... http://www.tweaking.com/ http://www.tweaking.com/content/pag... http://i.imgur.com/Xc9NBsk.gif http://i.imgur.com/VajIQFA.gif http://i.imgur.com/TLWWxuk.gif

Ewen November 12, 2015 at 22:03:29

Thank you John, all my services were default except for two which handle Updates which I disabled. I'll tackle the next bit and come back, Regards to you and Derek

Ewen November 13, 2015 at 20:14:19

First to Derek: I disabled my A/V programmes MBAM and DEfender and it made no difference whatsoever so methinks the problem does not lie there. Services have been discounted so I'm at a wee bit of a loss. To John, I downloaded "Tweaking" and ran it strictly according to the programme recommendations and it ran forever. On restart I was presented with a black screen for all of 2 minutes which caused a bit of palpitation until I noticed the computer light still seeking. However when it came to typing in my log-on name I still had a 2 minute wait. I also ran it on my Win 7 and the run was successful in all respects. The log in both installations is huge... there are just hundreds of entries. In both cases the programme "fixed" many entries and restored functions that the Win 10 install seemed to have forgotten and both 7 & 10 seem to perform OK I'll let some time pass and run it again on both systems although how I'll compare the logs I have no idea. There does not (at this stage) appear to be much else I can do so I'll stick with it but thank you both for your help and suggestions Regards.

Johnw November 13, 2015 at 20:38:03

Open your Windows Update page Ewen & give me an SS ( screenshot ) immediately of what it finds or is in the process of downloading.

Ewen November 13, 2015 at 22:08:15

A quick update here John things have changed a bit now. The boot process to the desktop has improved somewhat and the sign-on to my password programme is quick(er). It seems that update downloading has been restored because he system has just completed an install of updates. There is no link to the update page in Win 10 so I'm snookered there. I wonder if the fact that I had disabled updates in Services may have been the culprit. Off to a quick BBQ across the road... back later (most likely tomorrow) Regards

Johnw November 13, 2015 at 22:40:35

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"system has just completed an install of updates" They will slow any comp down. "There is no link to the update page in Win 10" http://i.imgur.com/kgH9vlm.gif http://i.imgur.com/x531vXC.gif

Ewen November 14, 2015 at 00:06:40

Actually I have not downloaded updates for ages having vdisabled the services. I got fedup waiting for the PC to shut down on account of updates being downloaded and then waiting ages for it to boot up because they were bing installed. It seems I'll have to put up with it now. I took my tablet with me and now I'm grabbing a moment between snags to reply. I'll come back tomorrow with developments. Regards

Ewen November 14, 2015 at 15:46:37

Well the sign-on on the desktop has certainly improved but it would be quicker for me to walk down to the bank while I wait for the bank sign-on to complete one slow digit at a time. It certainly seems that something is loading in the background because the computer LED flickers continuously. I think the updates loading had something to do with it but there is obviously something else on the go as well. But what? (he sighed). Following up in your image links I see that the system is still installing updates so that probably accounts for the continual LED flicker. I'll need to wait and see and report back later. message edited by Ewen

Ewen November 14, 2015 at 16:27:54

I would seem that the update schedule is partially filled, the LED activity is not as frantic and at th moment it appears to be downloading the Windows 10 update. message edited by Ewen

Johnw November 14, 2015 at 17:09:08

"downloading the Windows 10 update" It is very big & will take many hours. http://www.theverge.com/2015/11/13/...

XpUser November 14, 2015 at 18:49:12

It is very big & will take many hours. Really? the average time to download a 3GB file and install Windows 10 Fall Update is one hour. EDIT: My connection speed is 59.28Mbps down 29.09 up i_Xp/Vista/W7/W10 User message edited by XpUser

Ewen November 14, 2015 at 19:59:56

No... it took an hour and it appears (as I understand it) to be an update to my existing Windows !0 which I believe is being discussed in the "Lounge". Whatever it is my problem has been solved with regard to the slow appearance of typed characters. The system has all the updates to Skype plus Messaging Microsoft Wifi Sway (which has Office connections) and one or two more. I also have Skype Video which I never had before and it is referred to in the link from John message edited by Ewen

Johnw November 14, 2015 at 20:03:37

"update to my existing Windows !0" Put this into Command Prompt & tell us what version you have. winver & hit > Enter.

Ewen November 14, 2015 at 20:14:29

Windows 10 Version 1511 (OS Build 10586.3)

Johnw November 14, 2015 at 20:29:19

" I also have Skype Video which I never had before and it is referred to in the link from John" "Version 1511 (OS Build 10586.3)" Perfect Ewen, I figured it must installed correctly as you got Skype. You must have a faster internet connection than me.

Ewen November 14, 2015 at 23:43:08

Telstra Bigpond, and I must say it is pretty darn quick 95% of the time. Actually the notification preceding the update said it would take approximately 30 minutes so an hour wasn't to bad.