How to check if fast startup is enabled on Windows 11 and how to turn it off

This step-by-step tutorial video will show you how to check if fast startup is enabled on Windows 11 and how to disable it.

To check if fast startup is enabled or to deactivate it on Windows 11:

1. Click the Windows start menu button.
2. Type control panel.
3. Click Control Panel.
4. Click Hardware and Sound.
5. Click Power Options.
6. Click Choose what the power buttons do.
7. If the Turn on fast startup option is checked, fast startup is enabled. To deactivate fast startup, click Change settings that are currently unavailable.
8. Uncheck the Turn on fast startup option.
9. Click Save changes.