hello ,
i know this thread has been here for a long time but im having the same issue.,..
i have 30 DC-5800 MT and having the same problem of slow startup and programs take long to start after logon ...
note that this is a university so all windows and softwares are genuine.
i tried the firmware update Seagate Hard Drive Firmware Upgrade for 160-GB, 250-GB, 320-GB, 500-GB, and 1-TB Hard Drives (International) mentioned above " http://h20565.www2.hp.com/hpsc/swd/public/readIndex?sp4ts.oid=3658084&swLangOid=8&swEnvOid=4054 "
but it didnt work it gives me the error " No model matched ! will not download firmware !
i have ST3160815AS SN 6RX4V1RL FW 3.CHH ..
i tried bios update but it didnt work ...
regards