devices and Printers window loads real slow in windows 8.1

Anonymous
2013-12-21T07:18:42+00:00

devices and Printers window loads real slow in windows 8.1 and loads fast in windows 7 both are on the same computer as a dual boot system

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-12-22T03:59:32+00:00

    Hi,

    Did you make any changes to the computer prior to the issue?

    Method 1: I would also suggest you to run “System Maintenance” to diagnose and fix the issue. Follow these steps:

    a.       Press “Windows key + W” from keyboard.

    b.      Type “Troubleshooting” without quotes in the search box and hit enter

    c.       From “Troubleshooting” windows click “View all” option from the left panel.

    d.      In the list of options, click on “System maintenance”.

    e.      Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions.

    Method 2: I would suggest you to perform clean boot and check if the issue persists.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

    Note: Follow How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot from article KB929135 to reset the computer to normal mode.

    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-02-03T14:19:26+00:00

    this is such a BS cookie cutter Microsoft answer.  These suggestions are a waste of time.  There is something wrong with the code in 8.1 vs 7.  This issues happens on every clean 8.1 install I have.

    How about a real world solution to this issue??

    Windows 8/8.1...worst IT decision I've made in a LONG time!!!

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-02-05T08:03:20+00:00

    Agreed. Irritating answer and in the style I have seen before several times.

    Try this. Worked for me.

    http://itsolutionsblog.net/devices-and-printers-not-loading/

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-02-05T15:46:17+00:00

    The Bluetooth service is turned on.  8.1 only has one (or at least only one is installed on my desktop pc).

    Here's a video for MS to chew on....it took a total of 9+ minutes to load.  I stopped recording at 8+ because my arm got tired.

    https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3462318/DevicesAndPrinters-9minutesToload.m4v

    Anybody else got any ideas?  Clearly Windows 8.1 is looking for something and not finding it!??

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-02-23T19:28:51+00:00

    Indeed.

    Similar Microsoft answer was given to the same question in the Windows 8 post. 

    I did try Microsoft's suggestions which took a lot of time and effort and produced nothing.

    I have also switched on the Bluetooth settings but that didn't work either.

    Hopefully this issue will be addressed in the upcoming Windows 8.1 Update 1?

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