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Fast Startup Disable Instructions updated for W10 and W11#1382

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@AlexanderK-S76 AlexanderK-S76 commented May 15, 2026

Changes the first screenshot and the instructions to using the Run window rather than the Windows 10 settings menu because the Windows 10 settings menu isn't the same as what is in Windows 11. This update changes the docs so they will work regardless of if the user is running Windows 10 or Windows 11.

This fixes #1373

…indows 10 and Windows 11 since the settigns menu changed in Win11.
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In a Windows 11 installation, I see Change what the power buttons do available directly in the Hardware and Sound section. Windows 10 screenshots appear to also have it there. Can we skip the Choose a power plan step, or are you seeing it appear differently?

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I'd have to verify with a W11 VM, but if we can cut that step out entirely, it's certainly be further improvement.

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one small suggestion. Approved on support side when Jacob's suggestion is addressed.

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### Disabling Fast Startup

It is also recommended to disable "Fast Startup" within Windows to avoid problems switching between operating systems. To do this, navigate to Settings -> System -> Power & sleep and click `Additional power settings` in the right sidebar:
It is also recommended to disable "Fast Startup" within Windows to avoid problems switching between operating systems. To do this, we will need to push the (`SUPER` + R) to open a Run window. You can also use Windows Search to look for the "Run" program and launch it from there if you prefer. Once you have Run open, you will need to type in `control` and push enter to launch the Control Panel.
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remove 'we will need'

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Change made 👍

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I think I'd already made that change as part of 7930cac.

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