Disable Fast Startup

To disable Fast Startup, first, right-click your "Start" menu icon and choose "Power Options."

Open the Power User menu, then select "Power Options."

On the "Power & Sleep" screen, in the right sidebar, click "Additional Power Settings."

Choose "Additional Power Settings" on the right.

You'll land on a "Power Options" window. Here, in the left sidebar, click "Choose What the Power Buttons Do."

Select "Choose What the Power Buttons Do" on the left.

On the following page, at the top, select "Change Settings That Are Currently Unavailable." This ensures you can toggle off the Fast Startup option.

Click "Change Settings That Are Currently Unavailable."

On the same page, uncheck the "Turn On Fast Startup" option. Then, at the bottom, click "Save Changes."

Disable "Turn On Fast Startup (Recommended)."

You've successfully disabled the Fast Startup feature on your PC. If you decide you want fast booting enabled again, just follow the same process but check the "Turn On Fast Startup" box before saving your changes.

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