John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...
Fast Startup is failing due to underlying system inconsistencies, such as corrupted hibernation files, misconfigured BIOS settings, or outdated drivers, which disrupt the boot optimization process.
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How to turn off Windows fast startup and what problems it may cause
Fast Startup can also prevent you from shutting down your PC. If the system fails to power off and instead sends you back to the login screen, chances are Fast Startup is to blame. Conversely, it may ...
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These hidden Windows settings cut my boot time in half — and they're already on your PC
Waiting for my PC to start each morning was frustrating until I discovered what was really causing the delays. While most people blame startup apps, I found the real culprits hiding in Windows ...
Computers have come a long way since the beige boxes of old, but even with speeds measured in gigahertz and gigabytes per second, I've found that they still involve some occasional waiting. This can ...
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