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Disable Fast Startup on Windows 11: How to Safely do it
Go through the pros & cons before changing the Fast Startup
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Fast Startup, a critical feature in Windows, is unknown to most people. This is because it is usually enabled by default.
Users generally come across the concept when theywant to speed up their PC, or encounter an error. Hence, we have dedicated this guide to help you understand Fast Startup and to disable it in Windows 11.
Should I disable fast Startup Windows 11?
The decision to disable or enable the Fast Startup feature on Windows 11 depends on what you use your PC for. It is usually advisable to keep the feature as it considerably increases your boot time.
However, the feature is known to cause issues at times. One of the main problems is issues with Windows updates. This happens when you completely shut down your PC to install an update.
But with the Fast Startup feature enabled, your PC will not shut down totally, and that affects the installation of the updates.
Also, you can experience issues with this feature if youuse dual boot on your PC. This is because Windows locks your PC and overrides the dual boot. With this, your PC will always boot to Windows 11 automatically.
Finally, the Fast Startup feature can always lead toBlue Screen of Deatherrors. This is because your Windows kernel and drivers are stored in a session and are loaded in a hibernation file.
This hibernation file will be loaded into your PC on the next boot, thereby increasing the startup time. Unfortunately, loading the same kernel session every time can create mismatches between the original software components and the cache.
This can happen after updating your PC or drivers, leading to the dreaded BSOD. To round it up, if you are not facing any issues on your PC or using a dual boot, you might want to keep the Fast Startup feature.
How do I disable Fast Startup on Windows 11?
1. Using the Control Panel
1.PressWindows+Sto launch theSearchmenu.
2.EnterControl Panelin the text field at the top, and click on the relevant search result that appears. This will open theControl Panelapp.
3.Click onSystem and Security.
4.Next, selectPower Options.
- Click onChoose what the power buttons dofrom the list of options on the left.
6.Press onChange settings that are currently unavailable.
7.Now, untick the checkbox forTurn on fast startupand then click onSave changes.
- The Fast Startup feature in Windows 11 will now be disabled.
2. Use the Registry Editor
That is how you can disable the Fast Startup feature on Windows 11 using the Registry Editor. It must be stated that you need to be careful while making changes to your registry. So, make sure you follow the instructions above, as written.
3. Use the Group Policy Editor
The steps above show you how you can quickly disable the Fast Startup feature on Windows 11 using the Local Group Policy Editor (GPO). After applying them, the feature will be disabled till you come back to enable it again.
4. Use CMD
Finally, another method is to disable the Fast Startup feature on Windows 11 using CMD. This is the simplest and fastest of all the methods listed.
That’s all there is to Fast Startup and how you can disable it on Windows 11. In the above sections, we have shown the pros and cons of the feature and the decision to disable it or not should be easier now.
In case you areunable to disable Fast Startup,this detailed guide will help you force it through.
Feel free to tell us your experience with the feature in the comments below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
