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    computer takes a long time to switch power plans/wireless networks at startup

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by jiffry1017, Dec 1, 2008.

  1. jiffry1017

    jiffry1017 Notebook Geek

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    hey.

    I have a Sony SR190 with vista home premium. When i boot up the computer everything starts up quick except it usually takes a couple of minutes before i can change the power plans (either from high to power saver or vice versa) and right click the network icon to connect to a wireless network.

    Why does it take so long? When i mouse over both icons, it doesn't allow me to select anything for a long time.


    Thanks.
     
    jiffry1017, Dec 1, 2008
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    TZ300 Notebook Evangelist

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    Iy is likely that it has not finished the startup process. Take a look in the task manager to see if cpu is below 10%, if not it is running some processes, most likely some antivirus program that you have. Also, some other sony bloatware may still be running.
     
    TZ300, Dec 1, 2008
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    I only have 55 processes at startup and i have a clean install of Vista. Everything else runs right at startup (ie. firefox, word), but I just can't change the performance plan or connect to the internet for a long time. i've already tried reinstalling the drivers.
     
    jiffry1017, Dec 2, 2008
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    Disable the sony wireless switching utlity from task scheduler.
     
    coolguy, Dec 2, 2008
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    i don't have the wireless switch utility installed. Could this be why?
     
    jiffry1017, Dec 2, 2008
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