Turn on Fast Startup option is missing in Windows 11

On Windows 11/10, the Fast Startup is a built-in feature that is designed to start up your computer faster after a shutdown. This option is by default enabled and saves your valuable time from being wasted. But recently, some users reported missing this feature after forcing a shutdown of their computer. If you’re also facing such a problem on your computer, then this post will help you solve it. This post will show how to turn on the Fast Startup option that is missing in Windows 11/10.

Turn on Fast Startup option missing in Windows 11/10

If you find that the Fast Startup option is missing on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer then here are the steps you can use to turn it on:

1. Run Command Prompt as an Administrator.
2. If the UAC prompt appears, click on the Yes option.
3. Type the command – powercfg /hibernate on.
4. Then press the Enter key to run the command.

So basically, you need to ensure that the Hibernate feature is turned on.

To get it started, you have to open the elevated Command Prompt on your computer. For that, click on the Start button, then type cmd, and then do a right-click on the search result and select Run as administrator. If you get an Admin prompt on the screen, click on the Yes button to approve it.

Inside the Command prompt window, type the following command and press Enter to run it:

powercfg /hibernate on

After running the above command, close the command prompt window and check if the Fast Startup option is enabled now.

If you don’t know how to check it, here are the steps you can use to do that:

• Press Windows+R to open the Run dialog box.
• Write down the Control Panel in the box and press the Enter button.
• Select Power Options from the list.
• From the left side, click on the Choose what the power button does option.
• On the next screen, go to the Shutdown settings section.
• Here if you see the Turn on fast startup (recommended) option, it means the Fast Startup option has been activated now. But the option here is greyed out.
• To make any changes, click on the Change settings that are currently unavailable link and change it.
• After applying the changes, click on the Save changes button.

This way, you can turn on the Fast Startup option if it’s missing on your Windows 11/10 computer.

Where is fast startup in the Windows Power Options?

Fast startup in Windows Power Options can be found by opening the Control Panel and selecting “Power Options.” Click “Choose what the power buttons do” on the left. In the “Shutdown settings” section, look for “Turn on fast startup (recommended).” If it’s missing, check if hibernation is enabled, as this feature depends on it.

How do I enable Fast startup command?

To enable Fast startup using a command, right-click the Start menu and choose Windows Terminal (Admin). Type powercfg /h on and press Enter to enable fast startup. To disable it, use powercfg /h off. This command helps manage startup times effectively on Windows systems.

Why disable Fast startup in Windows?

Disabling Fast startup in Windows can be necessary if it’s causing issues like hardware conflicts, boot problems, or software compatibility issues. These problems might include longer boot times or unresponsive hardware, making it beneficial to turn off fast startup for smoother system performance. Generally, it’s not worth disabling Fast Startup as it doesn’t degrade performance, pose security risks, or cause issues for most users. However, if you experience boot-related problems or dual-boot with another OS, disabling it may help. Assess your needs to determine if disabling is necessary for your setup.

Related:

1. Hibernate option is missing
2. Force Windows to always boot using Fast Startup or Hybrid Boot