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Originally Posted by DrChiper
However, catroot is not accessed anymore on my machine. And for the good part: I also do not encounter any freezes anymore  and calibre (depending on the selected database size) quickstarts now in seconds. Go figure 
@BetterRed: Yes, i did (ages ago  ) |
Something in the innards of Windows must trigger the ferreting around in the catroot directories on a 'first opportunity, do once only' basis - ie a caching regime.
I start what many would say are too many programs during startup. To overcome erratic and often 'too long' Windows start times, I force most of them to start in a serial fashion - I use the Startup Delayer program to do this.
As a consequence, my windows start times are generally faster than they would otherwise be, and they are far more predictable in how long they take. I don't use the system until I know all the start up programs are up and running.
I suspect one of my startup programs triggers the process of Windows ferreting around in the catroot directories. This is probably why I've never experienced these wedges and long delays when starting calibre or other applications.
Doesn't explain exactly why Dr Chiper's system has suddenly and mysteriously started to 'behave' itself, but let's hope its also happened to the OP's system.
BR