Windows 7 Preparing Desktop

[jsnetman]

Ok I have my Win 7 image ready and tested and raring to deploy. However I have it deployed on a couple of test machines and one thing is bugging me. Logging on as any user local or domain I get preparing your desktop and its taking about 35 seconds, I can discount any folder or desktop redirection problems as the same happens for a local account. Now these are brand new machines core 2 duo with 2gb of ram so its not hardware. Any ideas?

[FragglePete]

Ok I have my Win 7 image ready and tested and raring to deploy. However I have it deployed on a couple of test machines and one thing is bugging me. Logging on as any user local or domain I get preparing your desktop and its taking about 35 seconds, I can discount any folder or desktop redirection problems as the same happens for a local account. Now these are brand new machines core 2 duo with 2gb of ram so its not hardware. Any ideas?

 

Known problem with Windows 7. All to do with having a 'solid' background which causes a 30 second delay in loading the desktop. If you have a picture set, it'll log in within about 3-5 secs.

 

There is a hot fix downloadable from Microsoft.

 

Alternatively, set a background with a GPO, but thats a bit buggered as well, so you have to do the gpo registry tweak detailed here: http://www.edugeek.net/forums/windows-7/48450-solution-black-desktop-image-after-applying-desktop-image-via-group-policy.html

 

HTH

 

Pete

[Windows7Guy]

Hello jsnetman,

 

Have you checked DNS? Make sure that DNS is being handled "locally" by your server rather than the ISP.

 

Thanks,

 

John M.

Windows 7 Client Team Support

[Windows7Guy]

Hello jsnetman,

 

Microsoft does have an official Windows Vista Support Forum located here Windows Vista IT Pro Category. It is supported by product specialists as well as engineers and support teams. You may want to post your question there.

 

John M.

Windows 7 Client Team Support