# 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