Windows 11 Shutdown - Disable Fast Startup

 Windows 11 Shutdown - Disable Fast Startup

BACKGROUND:

Windows 11 includes a feature called Fast Startup, which is similar to hibernation. When you select “Shut Down” from the Start menu, it doesn’t perform a clean restart. Instead, it saves the operating system state to a file called hiberfil.sys, allowing for faster boot times when you power up your PC again. 

DISABLE FAST STARTUP:

To disable Fast Startup go to:

1. Control Panel, 
2. Change Icons to small icons in the upper right
3. Select Power options
4. Located on the left select the option that says, Choose what the power buttons do. 
5. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable (UAC prompt)
6. Uncheck Turn on fast startup (recommended) checkbox.