How to Disable Fast Startup in Windows

To disable Fast Startup in Windows 11 or Windows 10, follow these steps:

✅ Step-by-Step

1. Press Windows + S and search for Control Panel
2. Open Control Panel
3. Click Hardware and Sound
4. Select Power Options
5. Click Choose what the power buttons do
6. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable
7. Under Shutdown settings, uncheck:
   • Turn on fast startup (recommended)
8. Click Save changes

⚡ Alternative (Direct Access)

Press Windows + R, type:

powercfg.cpl

Then follow steps 5–8 above.

❓ Why Disable Fast Startup?

• Fixes issues accessing BIOS/UEFI
• Prevents driver conflicts (Bluetooth, USB, GPU)
• Helps with dual-boot systems (Linux/Windows)
• Ensures a full shutdown instead of hybrid sleep

⚠️ What Changes?

• Slightly slower boot time
• More stable hardware initialization