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Unexpectedly slow startup in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2


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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:
  • You have a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.
  • This computer is connected to a high resolution monitor.
  • On this computer, the default dots per inch (DPI) display setting is set to a value other than 96 DPI.
In this scenario, the computer has an unexpectedly slow startup time.

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Cause

In this scenario, the computer has an unexpectedly slow startup time after a change is made to the default DPI display setting. Then, the computer has an unexpectedly slow startup time every other time that the computer is started.

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Resolution

To determine whether you must apply this hotfix, verify the setting of the Make text or other items larger or smaller option on your computer. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Click Hardware and Sound.
  3. Click Make text or other items larger or smaller.
If the setting is set to Smaller - 100% (default), you do not have to apply this hotfix.

If the setting is set to a different value, you may have to apply this hotfix.

If this hotfix does not resolve the problem on your computer, try to optimize Windows 7 for better performance. To do this, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have one of the following Windows operating systems installed:
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2008 R2

Restart information

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.1.7600.164842,326,52811-Dec-200903:57x86
Win32k.sys6.1.7600.205942,326,52811-Dec-200903:57x86
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.1.7600.164843,122,17611-Dec-200905:52x64
Win32k.sys6.1.7600.205943,122,17611-Dec-200905:55x64
For all supported Itanium-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.1.7600.164847,411,71211-Dec-200903:50IA-64
Win32k.sys6.1.7600.205947,411,71211-Dec-200903:47IA-64
Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
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Time (UTC)22:17
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
Time (UTC)22:17
PlatformNot Applicable
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
Time (UTC)22:17
PlatformNot Applicable
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
Time (UTC)22:17
PlatformNot Applicable
---
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
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PlatformNot Applicable
---
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File versionNot Applicable
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
Time (UTC)22:17
PlatformNot Applicable
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File versionNot Applicable
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
Time (UTC)22:17
PlatformNot Applicable
---
File nameX86_f7a3e8310c66bc52de712155f376d408_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16484_none_d92db1383645e50d.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
Time (UTC)22:17
PlatformNot Applicable
---
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File versionNot Applicable
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
Time (UTC)08:03
PlatformNot Applicable
---
File nameX86_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20594_none_b9479e591500febc.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
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Time (UTC)07:42
PlatformNot Applicable
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2
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File versionNot Applicable
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
Time (UTC)22:17
PlatformNot Applicable
---
File nameAmd64_4b72f4635004406f61f9df7eed7eb5c4_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16484_none_7bdc35b2395438ea.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size698
Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
Time (UTC)22:17
PlatformNot Applicable
---
File nameAmd64_609318e5c69945823a9bd486332ecc3a_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20594_none_f39d0b387d956b1a.manifest
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
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PlatformNot Applicable
---
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
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PlatformNot Applicable
---
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File versionNot Applicable
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
Time (UTC)12:19
PlatformNot Applicable
---
File nameAmd64_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20594_none_156639dccd5e6ff2.manifest
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PlatformNot Applicable
---
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
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PlatformNot Applicable
---
File namePackage_1_for_kb977419~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.1.0.mum
File versionNot Applicable
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
Time (UTC)22:17
PlatformNot Applicable
---
File namePackage_2_for_kb977419_bf~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.1.0.mum
File versionNot Applicable
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
Time (UTC)22:17
PlatformNot Applicable
---
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File versionNot Applicable
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PlatformNot Applicable
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PlatformNot Applicable
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File versionNot Applicable
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
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PlatformNot Applicable
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File namePackage_for_kb977419_rtm_bf~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.1.0.mum
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File namePackage_for_kb977419_rtm~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.1.0.mum
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PlatformNot Applicable
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File nameUpdate-bf.mum
File versionNot Applicable
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
Time (UTC)22:17
PlatformNot Applicable
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File nameWow64_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16484_none_1f3c174fe8997632.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
Time (UTC)07:53
PlatformNot Applicable
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File versionNot Applicable
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Additional files for all supported Itanium-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameIa64_28b0d13f13b53f9326f276454d25d26d_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20594_none_1c9b7563edc8a588.manifest
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
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---
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
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File namePackage_for_kb977419_rtm_bf~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.1.1.0.mum
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
Time (UTC)22:17
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
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PlatformNot Applicable
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File nameUpdate-bf.mum
File versionNot Applicable
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
Time (UTC)22:17
PlatformNot Applicable
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File nameWow64_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16484_none_1f3c174fe8997632.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
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Date (UTC)11-Dec-2009
Time (UTC)07:53
PlatformNot Applicable
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File nameWow64_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20594_none_1fbae42f01bf31ed.manifest
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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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Keywords: kb, kbautohotfix, kbpubtypekc, kbqfe, kbhotfixserver, kbstartup, kbbug, kbexpertisebeginner, kbsurveynew, kbprb

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Article ID : 977419
Revision : 3
Created on : 4/18/2018
Published on : 4/19/2018
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