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# 🎮 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭

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.