How to Turn off Windows Fast Startup

 

Administrator Rights Required

 

You must be signed in as an administrator to be able to turn Fast Startup on or off.

   

To turn off the Windows Fast Startup option:

  1. Open the Control Panel (in icons view).
  2. Select Power Options.

In the window that opens:

  1. From the left hand menu, select Choose what the power buttons do.

In the window that opens: 

  1. Click on Change settings that are currently unavailable.

  1. Under Shutdown settings, deactivate option Turn on fast startup.

  1. Click Save Changes to enable your new settings.