Ubuntu Slow Boot

[brainard52]

I think that the update system is not entirely perfected yet. That's why I believe that a fresh install would work just fine for you. Grab a copy of 12.04 LTS, and do a fresh install. be sure to back-up all your documents and take note of the software you've installed. Do the fresh install, and then move your docs and stuff back to your computer :3

[Stefano Messicano]

You could start by disabling some services at startup like Bluetooth and Remote Desktop and Gnome Login Sound.Go to System > Administration > Startup Applications to de-select the items for running at startup and see if you notice any change in boot up time.

[Famous]

If it loads into memory (RAM) from the pen drive, it will be much faster than running from the HDD.

[Melissa]

I'm very very new so I don't know how much help I can be but have you tried using Mint?

[Delta Locksmith]

I'm not a great expert but maybe it is connected to a messy desktop with a lot of high heavy software that also effecting the boot to go slower.