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How to turn off Windows fast startup and what problems it may cause
Fast Startup can also prevent you from shutting down your PC. If the system fails to power off and instead sends you back to ...
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Fast Startup might actually be slowing your PC down
Fast Startup on Windows is meant to speed up the boot time. By putting the computer into a hibernation-like state by saving the system state to the disk, the next startup is faster than a cold boot.
Fast Startup is failing due to underlying system inconsistencies, such as corrupted hibernation files, misconfigured BIOS settings, or outdated drivers, which disrupt the boot optimization process.
From corrupted system files and outdated drivers to too many startup programs and slow hardware, various factors can cause your computer to take longer to start up. Aside from getting an SSD, enabling ...
You may experience a slow login or sign-in on Windows 11/10 PCs due to system updates, corrupted user files, or excessive startup services. This is extremely frustrating and should be resolved.
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