I have a desktop setup primarily used for Blue Iris and IP cameras. While it operates efficiently overall, it encounters persistent startup issues that are challenging to diagnose.

Upon booting Windows 11, the system frequently encounters a failure to load Windows Explorer. Typically, the taskbar remains inaccessible, leaving just a blank space at the bottom of the screen. However, desktop icons appear correctly. Resolving this issue involves pressing ctrl+shift+esc to force close explorer.exe and then restarting it.

Alternatively, when the taskbar does load, the initial start menu functions intermittently, displaying the pinned apps menu but failing to execute further commands. Attempting to search for and open an app results in an endless search that never completes. Sometimes, after a delay of 15-20 minutes, the system finally functions smoothly without glitches.

After the system successfully boots up, operations run smoothly without any hindrances. I have a setup with 16 cameras continuously recording without any performance issues. Despite attempting to reformat my system multiple times, the problematic startup behavior persists. Monitoring through the task manager shows CPU utilization around 20% and memory usage at 45%.

For a detailed list of my system specifications, please refer to my profile. Thank you.

​I have a desktop setup primarily used for Blue Iris and IP cameras. While it operates efficiently overall, it encounters persistent startup issues that are challenging to diagnose. Upon booting Windows 11, the system frequently encounters a failure to load Windows Explorer. Typically, the taskbar remains inaccessible, leaving just a blank space at the bottom of the screen. However, desktop icons appear correctly. Resolving this issue involves pressing ctrl+shift+esc to force close explorer.exe and then restarting it. Alternatively, when the taskbar does load, the initial start menu functions intermittently, displaying the pinned apps menu but failing to execute further commands. Attempting to search for and open an app results in an endless search that never completes. Sometimes, after a delay of 15-20 minutes, the system finally functions smoothly without glitches. After the system successfully boots up, operations run smoothly without any hindrances. I have a setup with 16 cameras continuously recording without any performance issues. Despite attempting to reformat my system multiple times, the problematic startup behavior persists. Monitoring through the task manager shows CPU utilization around 20% and memory usage at 45%. For a detailed list of my system specifications, please refer to my profile. Thank you.  Read More

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