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Fast Startup Disable Instructions updated for W10 and W11 #1382

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This updates the Fast Startup Disable Instructions to work for both W…
AlexanderK-S76 May 15, 2026
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Expand Up @@ -524,11 +524,11 @@ You can use that info to find the manufacturer, then search for drivers.

### 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.


![Accessing additional power settings in Windows](/images/dual-booting/windows-power-settings-1.jpg)

This will open another control panel. In this panel, click `Choose what the power buttons do` in the left sidebar.
In the Control panel, click on `Hardware and Sound`, then select, `Choose a power plan` followed by, `Choose what the power buttons do` in the left sidebar.

![Accessing additional power settings in Windows](/images/dual-booting/windows-power-settings-2.jpg)

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