An employee reports that their Windows user profile is taking an unusually long time to load when they log in. What should you do first to troubleshoot this issue?
Check for malware infections on the system.
Clear the user's cache files to speed up loading time.
Reinstall the operating system on the user's computer.
Check the startup applications and services for the user profile.
The best first step is to check the startup applications and services associated with the user profile. Excessive or unnecessary applications launching at startup can significantly slow down profile loading times.
Other options, such as checking system resources or reinstalling the operating system, should not be the first approach due to their complexity and time requirements. By managing startup items, you can often resolve the issue simply and effectively.
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