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.

Remove the Recommended section from the Windows 11 Start menu with easy steps using Settings, PowerShell, Group Policy, or Registry Editor for a cleaner interface.

On Windows 11, you can add or remove RSAT in at least two ways using the Settings Optional features settings and PowerShell commands, and in this guide, I will teach you how.

Fast Startup combines hibernation with shutdown and is designed to allow your computer to boost faster, but if you don't like it, you can disable it.