HP Folio 13-1008TU Lockups :: Hangs On Starting Windows

Product Name: Folio 13-1008TU

Problem: Computer hangs on :starting windows" screen for 3-4 minutes before proceeding to login screen. After that, it works normally.:
 
I tried doing a hard reset but it made no difference.
 
I ran system diagnostics and the DST failed with the following failure ID:
 
U3XP64-5TD796-XD7V4K-60WQ03
 
Normally, the "Starting Windows" screen would clear after a couple of seconds and the login screen would appear. Despite the DST failure, I seem to be able to access files in my C: Drive, access the Internet and operate the computer normally once the Login screen appears. I have also noted that the Login screen finally appears shortly after the WiFi light on the F12 key changes from orange to white.