Startup Time Impact is HUGE. Nearly double.

[N0tAvai1able]

• WDD Version: 5.6.1
• OS Version: Windows 11 10.0.26100 Build 26100

Before installing wdd my average startup time was around 5 seconds, once installed the effect wasn't immediate but over a week, the startup time went up by about 6 more seconds, and i haven't installed any more programs and also have windows and store updates off, so no way they had any role in this. Also once disabling launch at startup for wdd, the startup time went back down to 5 seconds immediately.

Steps to Reproduce:

1.Use it for a week or more
2.Monitor change in startup time

Are you using the Microsoft Store version of WDD?: Yes/No
No

[t1m0thyj]

How are you measuring startup time? Also do you have the "Use Windows location service to determine times" option enabled?

I'm thinking that WinDD may be taking a while to launch while it waits for the Windows location service to initialize. If this is the case I can look into making the operation non-blocking to reduce the impact on startup time.

[N0tAvai1able]

How are you measuring startup time?

Using a stopwatch to measure statup time, from pressing the power button, to the windows login screen popping up.

Also do you have the "Use Windows location service to determine times" option enabled?

Yes i have the option enabled.

I'm thinking that WinDD may be taking a while to launch while it waits for the Windows location service to initialize. If this is the case I can look into making the operation non-blocking to reduce the impact on startup time.

Ok then i'll see if that is the case by turning the option off and checking startup time. And update you on that.

Edit: Yes the time did infact dropped when using "Use location to determine sunrise and sunset times" option. So i think it could very much be the wait for the windows location service to initialize.

[t1m0thyj]

Thanks for the details. Not sure how I've missed this, I guess because I don't reboot often and rarely use the Windows location mode.

Please try this build - it should reduce impact on startup time even when "Use Windows location service" is enabled: https://github.com/t1m0thyj/WinDynamicDesktop/actions/runs/14874340931