Fast startup combines hibernation with shutdown and is designed to allow your computer to boost faster, but if you don't like it, you can disable it.

On some Windows 11 computers, the option to disable the Fast Startup feature is unavailable, but we can fix that using the command prompt.

Startup programs can be a nuisance, especially if they slow down your computer. Here's how to disable startup programs in Windows 11, so you can get your computer up and running faster.

Windows Updates failing? Disable Fast Startup! If Fast Startup is enabled in Windows 11/10 it could prevent certain updates from installing.

Why disable Fast startup in Windows? Disabling Fast startup in Windows can be necessary if it’s causing issues like hardware conflicts, boot problems, or software compatibility issues.

Fast startup is a handy feature that is usually enabled by default on Windows 10 and 11, but if you aren't sure, here's how to turn it on and off.