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Windows Central
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Mauro Huculak

How to make a Windows 10 PC boot quicker with fast startup

Windows 10 enable fast startup.

On Windows 10, you can enable fast startup to reduce boot time and make the desktop load more quickly compared to the traditional startup process.

This feature isn't new. It's been available since Windows 8.x. Fast startup is essentially a hybrid mode that combines elements of hibernation and shutdown to resume the computer faster. Windows 10 should come with fast startup enabled by default, but if your computer is taking a long time to boot, you may need to turn on the feature to speed up the process.

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