Microsoft – Disable fast startup

Microsoft – Disable fast startup


Problem

A customer has a problem with Windows and disabling fast startup is considered to be a potential solution.


Applies to

  1. Windows 8.0/8.1
  2. Windows 10/11 

Resolution

 

Using the mouse

  1. Click Start and search Control Panel and click this result.
  2. Then click the View By drop down and set it to Large Icons or Small icons.
  3. Then click Power Options > Choose What The Power Buttons Do.
  4. Then click the link Change Settings That Are Currently Unavailable.
  5. Then click to disable the checkbox Turn On Fast Startup (Recommended).
  6. Then click Save Changes button.


Using the keyboard 

  1. Press Windows Key and search Control Panel and press ENTER on the result.
  2. Press TAB once, if JAWS says Category list box press SPACEBAR and then use ARROW keys to select Large Icons or Small Icons and press ENTER. 
  3. Then press letter P until you reach Power Options and press SPACEBAR on it.
  4. In Power Options window press F6 and press SPACEBAR on Choose What The Power Buttons Do.
  5. Then press SPACEBAR on the link Change Settings That Are Not Currently Available.
  6. Press TAB key until you reach the checkbox for Turn On Fast Startup (Recommended), then press SPACEBAR to uncheck this item.
  7. Then press TAB to reach the Save Settings button and press SPACEBAR on it, if prompted by User Account Control TAB to the Yes button or press ALT+Y.
  8. Then close any open Control Panel related windows and restart the system. 

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