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What is currently the fastest boot time of Windows 8 Pro? What is the hardware/software/firmware configuration?
 

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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit OEM
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    E6750 OC'd @ 2.933
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    ASUS P5N-E
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    Kingston valueRAM 4 GB
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    GTX 460 SE 1GB
3.14159265 femtoseconds, with an SSD using unobtanium substrates and quantum foam I/O tunneling...
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
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    PC/Desktop
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    Dell E520
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    Intel Q6700 Core 2 Quad - 2.66 GHz
    Motherboard
    Whatever Dell put in there...
    Memory
    8 GB Mushkin 800 MHz DDR2
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GTX 650 - 2 GB GDDR5
    Sound Card
    Integrated
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    2 x 19" ViewSonic LCD's
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    1 Intel X25-M 120G SSD, 2 WD RE4 2TB HD's
    PSU
    PCPower & Cooling Silencer 500 Watt
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    100/10 Time Warner Cable
3.14159265 femtoseconds, with an SSD using unobtanium substrates and quantum foam I/O tunneling...

Lol! All too funny! :D

Is that hard-wired or WiFi, Ed?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
3.14159265 femtoseconds, with an SSD using unobtanium substrates and quantum foam I/O tunneling...

Isn't that the value of Pi?

Let me restate the question: Based on consumer builds, not just lab testing, what is the fasted Windows 8 Pro boot time?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit OEM
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Clone
    CPU
    E6750 OC'd @ 2.933
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5N-E
    Memory
    Kingston valueRAM 4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 460 SE 1GB

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit OEM
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Clone
    CPU
    E6750 OC'd @ 2.933
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5N-E
    Memory
    Kingston valueRAM 4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 460 SE 1GB
3.14159265 femtoseconds, with an SSD using unobtanium substrates and quantum foam I/O tunneling...

Lol! All too funny! :D

Is that hard-wired or WiFi, Ed?

A "spiritual" connection...

3.14159265 femtoseconds, with an SSD using unobtanium substrates and quantum foam I/O tunneling...

Isn't that the value of Pi?

Let me restate the question: Based on consumer builds, not just lab testing, what is the fasted Windows 8 Pro boot time?

Mmmm, pi. Pi is invaluable, especially a freshly baked apple cinnamon one with flaky crust, still warm from the oven! :)

Just jokin' wit chu, HippsieGypsie's link should help...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell E520
    CPU
    Intel Q6700 Core 2 Quad - 2.66 GHz
    Motherboard
    Whatever Dell put in there...
    Memory
    8 GB Mushkin 800 MHz DDR2
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GTX 650 - 2 GB GDDR5
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x 19" ViewSonic LCD's
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    1 Intel X25-M 120G SSD, 2 WD RE4 2TB HD's
    PSU
    PCPower & Cooling Silencer 500 Watt
    Internet Speed
    100/10 Time Warner Cable
Welcome back to EightForums, JOSHSKORN. :)

You may want to check this thread: www.eightforums.com/showthread.php?t=13507
Thank you!

I may try my first build this summer when Haswell comes out. I'm just trying to get an idea of what to buy.

You're quite welcome. Here's another from one of our technical members on his overclocked builds: http://www.eightforums.com/general-support/19861-documenting-my-new-pc-re-build-q6600-i7-3770k.html

I would imagine there are more. Please use the advanced search: Advanced Search - Windows 8 Forums

I hope you take our funning in good humor. Some of us like to have fun here. :)

BTW, I dual boot with 7. 8 boots hellova lot faster than 7 on this old Acer. About 14 seconds, depending. :) 7 is about 40 seconds. :(
 

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System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
Welcome back to EightForums, JOSHSKORN. :)

You may want to check this thread: www.eightforums.com/showthread.php?t=13507
Thank you!

I may try my first build this summer when Haswell comes out. I'm just trying to get an idea of what to buy.

You're quite welcome. Here's another from one of our technical members on his overclocked builds: http://www.eightforums.com/general-support/19861-documenting-my-new-pc-re-build-q6600-i7-3770k.html

I would imagine there are more. Please use the advanced search: Advanced Search - Windows 8 Forums

I hope you take our funning in good humor. Some of us like to have fun here. :)

BTW, I dual boot with 7. 8 boots hellova lot faster than 7 on this old Acer. About 14 seconds, depending. :) 7 is about 40 seconds. :(

I registered in these forums, I dunno when. I suppose I could look. LOL. Yeah, I'm definitely not use to the humor around here. It's all good. I can take it.

Interesting, dual Windows 7/8 boot. I might look into that. Would be nice if there was a way I didn't have to install my programs twice. I hear things about Windows 8 Pro and not being able to downgrade without a few tricks (saw it on YouTube so I'm well versed). I don't see the point of going back to Windows 7, though if I'm going to be on Windows 8 when I do my new build. I plan on buying that Start8 app to make Windows 8 look more like Windows 7.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit OEM
    System Manufacturer/Model
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    CPU
    E6750 OC'd @ 2.933
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5N-E
    Memory
    Kingston valueRAM 4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 460 SE 1GB
:thumb: on the humor.

Just to let you know, your Join Date was Jun 2011. It's list under each member's name at every post. I noticed you had a 4 post count upon your OP. That's why I welcomed you back.

I dual boot for a few reasons. I run a construction business on my 7 side. I started with Release Preview last early June, then Enterprise Evaluation, and then my final OEM 8 Pro Edition just after the Holidays. I'm still using Office 2000 Pro on my 7 side. It won't load into 8. I need to upgrade that and rightfully so, but I'm retiring soon and haven't come to a complete decision on that yet. I don't trust new OSs until they get the bugs worked out, although 8 has been good that way and was/is quite stable and quick. It also gave me time to learn 8 while using 7 for business. There is a slight more learning curve to 8 because of the new UI, Modern/Metro Store apps, touch-centricity (it works well with mouse & keyboard), and overall changes.

Good luck to you whatever you decide. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
:thumb: on the humor.

Just to let you know, your Join Date was Jun 2011. It's list under each member's name at every post. I noticed you had a 4 post count upon your OP. That's why I welcomed you back.

I dual boot for a few reasons. I run a construction business on my 7 side. I started with Release Preview last early June, then Enterprise Evaluation, and then my final OEM 8 Pro Edition just after the Holidays. I'm still using Office 2000 Pro on my 7 side. It won't load into 8. I need to upgrade that and rightfully so, but I'm retiring soon and haven't come to a complete decision on that yet. I don't trust new OSs until they get the bugs worked out, although 8 has been good that way and was/is quite stable and quick. It also gave me time to learn 8 while using 7 for business. There is a slight more learning curve to 8 because of the new UI, Modern/Metro Store apps, touch-centricity (it works well with mouse & keyboard), and overall changes.

Good luck to you whatever you decide. :)

Thanks for the info. I'm very eager to build a new machine. I'm running off of a Core 2 Duo E6750, SATA II Hard drive, DDR2 RAM and a GTX 460 SE 1GB at the moment. My motherboard's DIMM slots are half dead so I can only use 4 GB of RAM for now and I really need more. Do I really NEED something like 32 GB? No, but I'll take it. I'd upgraded my machine from 2GB to 4GB. Originally, it had Windows XP on it which, for 2GB of RAM, that was just fine. I then installed an InfiniTV4 card onto my PC, basically turning it into a HTPC and that slowed it down. I also do some software/database development and gaming, too. That said, a faster processor and at least double the memory what I have now, will do me wonders. I just want to future-proof it a bit more. Oh, I don't have a blu-ray player at the moment, either but I have a feeling optical discs are going away, anyways. That might not even be a factor. I have Verizon FiOS as my Internet and I do watch streams on my PC...it'd be nice if it just all ran a whole lot smoother.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit OEM
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Clone
    CPU
    E6750 OC'd @ 2.933
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5N-E
    Memory
    Kingston valueRAM 4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 460 SE 1GB
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