Windows 10 has a fast startup feature that, while convenient when booting a PC, might be getting in the way of some other features. Here's what you need to know and ultimately how to disable it.

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It gives you a complete—and I do mean complete—list of everything that starts up when Windows boots. It also allows you to disable things from starting at boot.

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Fast startup is a handy feature that is usually enabled by default on Windows 10 and 11, but if you aren't sure, here's how to turn it on and off.