Windows comes with a Fast Startup feature that has been part of the OS since Windows 8 and continues to be enabled by default on Windows 10 and 11. Theoretically, it seems a helpful feature to reduce ...

When you first install Windows PC, it starts up at fast speed and works quickly. But after you install updates and new software, it might start feeling slower. There are ways to check if it's just a ...

These startup settings are quietly draining your laptop ...

1. Enable Windows' Fast Startup Mode Windows has a feature called Fast Startup that does exactly what it sounds like, so this is an obvious first stop in your quest. It's possible the feature is ...

Disable Startup Apps in Windows Settings In Windows 10 or 11, go to Settings > Apps > Startup to view a list of all apps that can start up automatically and determine which ones should be disabled.

The Startup page in Windows 11’s Settings is really useful for toggling which apps auto-start when you boot the system. But the more apps you have enabled in Startup, the longer it takes for Windows ...

If the Startup Impact column in Task Manager is showing Not measured, this post will help you. This usually means Windows is not tracking startup apps at boot time. The good news is that it is usually ...