This is the big mistake you make every day when turning on and off your Windows computer.
When you turn on your computer, you expect the system to be ready to use within seconds. Fortunately, Windows 11 and earlier versions include several tools to speed up this process, including the Fast Startup feature.
Although this feature offers obvious advantages in terms of speed, it is not without its drawbacks. The first is that even if you turn off your computer, it continues to consume power to keep data in hibernation.
Additionally, Fast Startup can interfere with the installation of updates, causing errors or crashes that can be difficult to resolve and can affect your productivity.
By activating this function, the system may not shut down completely, which means that some processes, files or applications do not close properly, causing crashes or instability upon reboot. The mistake many people make is not being aware of these potential flaws.
So, if you don't mind your computer taking a few extra seconds to boot up and want to avoid potential issues in the future, it's best to disable the tool completely, especially if you notice issues with updates.
To disable it is easier than it sounds, just access the Control Panel, which you can do by typing the name of the tool in the Start menu and opening it. Then choose System and Security, Power Options, .
In this section, you need to click and uncheck the box “Enable Fast Startup”. Finally, click on the Save Changes button. To re-enable it, simply repeat the previous steps.
Although Fast Startup seems like a great idea to speed up your computer's startup, its continued use can cause more problems. For this reason, disabling it may be the key to keeping your system running optimally and smoothly.