Enabling Fast Startup in Windows 11

Enabling Fast Startup in Windows 11

One of the ways to improve the start-up time of your Windows 11 system is to enable Fast Startup. This feature reduces the time it takes for your system to start up by pre-loading some system files and drivers before your system shuts down.

To enable Fast Startup in Windows 11:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialogue box.
2. Type "control panel" and press Enter.
3. In the Control Panel, click on the "Power Options" icon.
4. From here, you can see a list of power plans.
5. Click on the "Choose what the power buttons do" link on the left side of the window.
6. Under the "Shutdown settings" section, check the box next to "Turn on fast startup (recommended)" and click "Save changes".

Keep in mind that Fast Startup may not be available on all systems, and it can cause issues with some programs. If you experience any problems after enabling Fast Startup, you may need to disable it.

By enabling Fast Startup, you can significantly reduce the start-up time of your Windows 11 system.