Windows 8 boots fast, maybe too fast
Microsoft's upcoming universal OS for tablets, desktops, and notebooks alike will be optimized for speed and its beta version is already faster than Windows 7. In fact, it's too fast: those who are looking to access the BIOS (basic input/output system) in the bootup screen will have only two hundredths of a second in its current iteration. To get this speed, UEFI mode must be enabled and supported by the hardware.
This seemingly quirky behavior is done by design. Microsoft has made it much easier to access the BIOS-level settings with a variety of methods:
1) When Windows 8 fails to boot, the computer will be automatically sent to recovery mode, much like in Windows 7.
2) Search for "boot" on Windows 8's start menu to reach PC settings.
3) Shift + Restart button: On the Windows 8 start menu, hold shift and click restart.
Today, Windows 7 allows users a few seconds of boot up time to hit the corresponding function key (F12 to change the boot up sequence, and F2 to access the BIOS on most computers). Assuming all else equal, it also takes considerably longer to boot up compared to Windows 8.
Windows 8 is currently in beta test in four different versions and will be available later this year.
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| #6 Re: Windows 8 boots fast, maybe too fast | asherpat, 19:35 30.05 |
@think3d - I was sarcastic. Every headline in the mainstream press (incl. tech) reads as if they are trying to stifle compeition to Apple, rejoice at Apple's competitors setbacks, etc. When Apple was on brink of death, I cud understand media's trying to help the underdog to survive, but now the pro-Apple bias is nauseting.... | |
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| #5 Re: Windows 8 boots fast, maybe too fast | Think3D, 12:51 30.05 |
Yes, UEFI mode must be supported by the chipset and enabled in the bios, the WINDOWS boot menu is the only thing changed here in order to speedup things.@asherpat, it is better to have some fault that so much imposed limitation like osx. I ended up using this macbook pro as an expensive typewriter and my vaio for the serious stuff ^_^... | |
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| #4 Re: Windows 8 boots fast, maybe too fast | gabri, 09:29 30.05 |
afaik, default shutdown in Windows 8 is actually a hibernate in previous windows.when i disable hibernate function, to reduce disk usage, my boot time back to like the old time, not a blazing fast anymore.... | |
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| #3 Re: Windows 8 boots fast, maybe too fast | bazinga, 01:08 30.05 |
#2 - your computer has to support UEFI mode which basically skips the traditional DOS-looking screens. Then yes, your computer can boot up very quickly.... | |
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| #2 Re: Windows 8 boots fast, maybe too fast | Mr.X, 17:34 29.05 |
Isn't accessing of BIOS controlled by the motherboard? The OS can even affect that now? That would be impossible.... Are you talking about the menu of boot manager?... | |
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| #1 Re: Windows 8 boots fast, maybe too fast | asherpat, 16:45 29.05 |
It's not Apple, so it must have SOME fault.... | |
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