Windows 11 Lengthy Boot

OK - I appreciate your help and I'll perform the steps you listed.

We need to keep the help in this thread now. I have reviewed the other thread again.

There are fixes here for Com Surrogate issues, including possible infection:

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/fix-program-exee...
(Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially DO NOT INSTALL Restoro, PC Repair Tool and Reimage ads)

https://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/how-to-fix-...  
To check for infection most thoroughly, Download, install and run a full scan with the most powerful on-demand free scanner Malwarebytes: https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/ Make sure to only choose the Free version. In the Malwarebytes Settings (gear icon) > Security tab set it to include scanning for Rootkits.

If necessary run it in Safe Mode with Networking, or Safe Mode accessed by one of these methods: https://www.digitalcitizen.life/4-ways-boot-saf...

Clean up anything found, restart PC and then run again until it comes up clean. Then download, install and run a full scan with AdwCleaner: https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner

Remove whatever it finds. Check for anything found but is still left over in Settings > Apps > Apps & Features, and C:\Program Files and C:\Program Files(86) to uninstall or delete them. I can guide you how to do this if there are problems. Also in each of your browser's Extensions, Home Page settings, Search service or Add-On's as shown here: https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001411.htm to disable anything you didn't add yourself and are sure you need. Ask back if in doubt.

Run System File Checker/DISM in WIndows 11: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/use-system-file-c...

If that doesn't fix it then you can do a Windows 11 Repair Upgrade which reinstalls Windows while saving your files and apps in place, brings it up to the latest version by the most stable method, takes about an hour and resolves most problems: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/repair-install-wi...

If you want to keep Malwarebytes as an on-demand scanner then you can turn off its Real Time trial version using the slider buttons on it's front panel. I recommend it as the #1 tool for your toolbox.

For best WIndows performance, use built-in Defender which gives adequate real-time protection.

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let me know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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Can we move over to the other post so you can see what I've done so far. Many of the things listed above I don't think are necessary or appropriate given the things I've done already. Anyway if you reply to the other thread perhaps we could go from there?

Thanks.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-11-freeze-issue-com-surrogate/0b48a8d8-9af6-4459-905a-274a905c579d?page=1

Brian, please complete the steps I gave you which can find and fix problems like this.

Nothing in the other thread is helpful for slow startup.

If nothing else helps then we can advance to doing a Boot Trace which is explained here and works the same for Windows 11:

https://illuminati.services/2021/03/10/how-to-c...

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Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.

So on the original post - nothing wrong in the boot sequence stuff that would account for the lengthy boot. Any other ideas to explore.