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+# Microsoft windows
+
+## Disable fast startup on Windows 10
+
+1. open the Control Panel
+1. choose on _Power Options_
+1. choose _Choose what the power buttons do_
+1. choose _Change settings that are currently unavailable_ to make the setting editable
+1. deselect _Turn on fast startup (recommended)_
+1. save the changes
+
+## Sources
+
+- [How to disable Windows 10 fast startup (and why you'd want to)]
+
+[how to disable windows 10 fast startup (and why you'd want to)]: https://www.windowscentral.com/how-disable-windows-10-fast-startup