How to Disable Fast Startup on Windows 10 and 11

Fast Startup helps your PC start faster after a shutdown, but it can cause issues with updates and drivers. The steps are the same on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

1. Open Power Options

   Open the Control Panel and go to Power Options.

2. Open the power button settings

   Click Choose what the power buttons do.

3. Unlock the shutdown settings

   Click Change settings that are currently unavailable.

4. Turn off Fast Startup

   Uncheck Turn on fast startup (recommended).

5. Save

   Click Save changes.