| Temporarily bypass the fast startup feature
By Ed Bott
One of the most important performance improvements in Windows 10 is the fast startup feature, which uses the hibernation file to load Windows significantly faster than a "cold" start. When you use the Shut Down option, the fast startup feature closes all running apps, signs out of all user sessions, and then saves an image of the Windows kernel and all necessary drivers. The next time you start, Windows loads that image into memory, shaving precious seconds off the normal start-up time.
Most of the time, this shortcut works just fine. But it can cause Windows to get confused under some circumstances, especially when software installers are involved. In that case, you can easily bypass the fast startup option.
To disable fast startup, go to Settings > System > Power & Sleep, and then click Additional Power Settings. That opens the old-school Power Options dialog box from Control Panel. Click Choose What The Power Buttons Do, then click Change Settings That Are Currently Unavailable; clear the check box next to Turn On Fast Startup, and then click Save Changes. (To re-enable fast startup, dollow these same steps, selecting the check box.)
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