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This page will help you disable fast boot in Windows.

Method 1: Using Control Panel

  1. Press Windows key + X to open the Power User menu.

  2. Select "Control Panel."

  3. Go to "Power Options."

  4. On the left side, click on "Choose what the power buttons do."

  5. Click on "Change settings that are currently unavailable."

  6. Scroll down to "Shutdown settings."

  7. Uncheck "Turn on fast startup (recommended)."

  8. Click "Save changes."

Method 2: Using Settings

  1. Press Windows key + I to open the Settings.

  2. Click on "System."

  3. Select "Power & sleep" from the left sidebar.

  4. Click on "Additional power settings" on the right side.

  5. In the Power Options window, click on "Choose what the power buttons do."

  6. Click on "Change settings that are currently unavailable."

  7. Uncheck "Turn on fast startup (recommended)."

  8. Click "Save changes."

Method 3: Using Group Policy Editor

  1. Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.

  2. Type gpedit.msc and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.

  3. Navigate to "Computer Configuration" -> "Administrative Templates" -> "System" -> "Shutdown."

  4. Double-click on "Require use of fast startup" on the right.

  5. Select "Disabled" and click "OK."

Method 4: Using Registry Editor

Note: Editing the registry can be risky, so proceed with caution.

  1. Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.

  2. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.

  3. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Power.

  4. Double-click on "HiberbootEnabled" on the right.

  5. Change the value to "0" (zero) and click "OK."

Method 5: Using Command Prompt

  1. Press Windows key + X to open the Power User menu.

  2. Select "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows PowerShell (Admin)."

  3. If using Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter:

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    powercfg /hibernate off

    If using PowerShell, type:

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    powercfg -h off

After applying any of these methods, your computer will perform a full shutdown, and Fast Boot will be disabled. Choose the method that you find most convenient based on your preference and system configuration.

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