How to fix slow login on Windows 10/11

Abstract – This blog page provides you with a wholesome guide to how to deal with slow logins in your device.

“The slow logins can be the biggest hindrance in a user’s day. It is like to have a long day, and if these are troubleshooted it can be the show-stopper of the day for the user.”

Here is a comprehensive knowledge on how to fix slow login on Windows 10 and 11 for our users.

In today’s times, one of the major common issues faced by the users in their devices is the issue of slow login. as it can cause a delay in work, loss of battery power, increased screen time and also annoys the user and many more.

The slow logins can sometimes take more than 20 minutes to start and also some of the devices do not even start and shuts down after making the user to wait for so long.

The slow logins are basically a burden on the users’ daily operations, so it should be fixed to improve the working experience.

Part -1- What is a slow login?

The websites, resources, accounts or system causing delay to be accessed by the users is referred to as slow login.

The slow login issue can be faced while logging into your device or accounts visiting a webpage or a website, accessing some resources or data and many more.

The slow login can cause delay in work, increased screen timing and increased usage of your network, loss of battery power, frustration and low desire of working in the user.

Part -2- what leads to slow login?

• If the device is infected with virus, malware or any kind of malicious program which can harm the device, it can lead to slow login.
• If the login profile of the user is corrupted then the delay in login process can be faced by the user.
• If there are network or connection issues then the user has to wait while the website or the webpage is being loaded.
• If the company is undergoing or renewing the GPO [group policy object] or if the company has a highly complex GPO, then the user can face slow login problems with its device.
• If the system and the software’s are not updated timely and if the device is loaded with unnecessary bulk of files and cache then also it slows down the login process.
• If the core parts of your device like hard drive, disk, drivers etc. are outdated then it can also lead to slow login.

Part -3- How to deal with slow login?

1. Checking for harmful activities – The user should check for viruses, malware or any kind of malicious program, or any harmful activity being conducted in the system which can affect the health of the system.
2. The scanning for it can be thoroughly be done through antimalware or antivirus software’s being present in the user’s device and if not, they can also surf for it.

• New user profile – The user can also look forward to create a new user profile, as the earlier one could have been corrupted, causing delay in the login process.
• Here, are the steps to create a new user profile –

    Step -1- Open the start menu or click the windows key to open the menu.

   Step -2- Select settings or search for settings and then the settings dialog box will appear.

 Step -3- In the settings dialog box, select accounts.

Step -4- In the accounts section, select family and other users.

Step -5- Then the family and other user dialog box will appear select for whom you want to create a profile.

Step -6- Then the dialog box to create new user id will open up, if you want to use your Microsoft id continue with that or if not, then click on the link given below.

Step – 7- Then the dialog box to create id without a Microsoft account will open up, then click on the link to create account without Microsoft account.

Step -7- Then, select your username and password as per your wish.

Step -8- Then also fill the required details and then click on next.

Step 9- Then the new user profile for the user has successfully been created.

• Try to restart – The user should try restarting its device or reopening the site on which he was working on.

• Update your device – The user should keep its device updated to avoid slow login and should use the latest versions of software’s and operating systems.

• The steps to update your device are as follows –

    Step -1– Open the start menu or click the windows key to open the menu.

   Step -2- Select settings or search for settings and then the settings dialog box will appear.

Step -3- In the settings menu, click on windows updates.

Step -4- Then in the windows and updates section, click on download and install which will download and install your updates.

Step -4- Then in the windows and updates section, click on download and install which will download and install your updates.

• Cleaning junk from device – The user should clear cache, temporary files, junk files and other unnecessary data piling up making your system loaded and low on storage resulting in slow login. The junk, cache and temporary files can be clean by a beneficial built-in feature known as disk cleanup.

• The steps to clear cache are as follows –

Step -1- Open the start menu or click the windows key to open the menu.

Step -2- Search for disk cleanup in the search menu.

Step -3- The dialog box for disk cleanup will appear open up, select the files which you want to delete and then click on clean up and system files.

Step -4- Then the disk cleanup will analyze the selected files and will calculate how much space can be freed up.

Step -5- After scanning, the dialog box for disk cleanup will appear then click on “OK” to delete the selected files.

Step -6- Then the application will ask for your permission to delete the files, then click on delete files.

• Outdated devices –The user is also recommended to not to over use the outdated systems or outdated parts of your system like drivers, disks, chips, hard drive etc. to avoid slow login.

• GPO Issues – The user can also check out the GPO [ group policy object] for the issue and can also contact the administrator for the same.

Part -4- Conclusion –

The issue of slow login has a great impact on users working experience, if this issue is resolved, the working experience of the user could be impressive and producing better results. So, fixing slow login will also help you to find out the problem in your device and you can also fix the root cause altogether with it. So, as to get rid of that spinning wheel, it is better to fix the issue of slow login for the user’s own personal favor and benefit.

FAQ’S –

Q 1- Can changing my laptop will fix the issue of slow login?

Ans 1 – Changing your laptop can fix your issue but before considering it as the best solution for your device a user should also refer to the above-mentioned solutions for its device.

Q 2- Can the issue of slow login can be fixed automatically?

Ans 2 – The issue of slow login can be fixed automatically sometimes because of new update, changed guidelines and also due to removal of malicious activities by anti-malwares, but most of the time you have to work on it to fix it.

Q 3 – Can slow login damage my device?

Ans 3 – The issue of slow login does not harm your device directly but the root cause of this issue is only because of the loopholes and damages already being present in your system.

Q 4- If I am facing the issue from a long period of time then also it can be fixed?

Ans 4 – If the issue is being faced from a long period of time by the user, then that does not mean that the issue has become permanent, it can be fixed easily if you work on it by following the above-mentioned steps.

• Outdated devices –The user is also recommended to not to over use the outdated systems or outdated parts of your system like drivers, disks, chips, hard drive etc. to avoid slow login.

• GPO Issues – The user can also check out the GPO [ group policy object] for the issue and can also contact the administrator for the same.