If the “Turn on fast startup” option is not visible in your Power Options, you might need to enable the hibernation feature first. Here’s how you can do it:
Steps to Enable Hibernation:
Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
- Go to the Start menu.
- Search for Command Prompt (CMD) or PowerShell.
- Right-click the top result and select "Run as administrator."
Enable Hibernation:
- Type powercfg /h on and hit Enter. This command enables the hibernation feature.
Enabling hibernation with powercfg /h on allows Fast Startup to be enabled, but it doesn’t automatically turn on Fast Startup. You still need to enable Fast Startup through the Power Options in the Control Panel.
Steps to Disable Hibernation:
Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
- Go to the Start menu.
- Search for Command Prompt (CMD) or PowerShell.
- Right-click the top result and select "Run as administrator."
Disable Hibernation:
- Type powercfg /h off and hit Enter. This command disables the hibernation feature.
Disabling hibernation with powercfg /h off will also disable Fast Startup because it relies on the hiberfile to function.
By following these steps, you can manage the hibernation feature on your PC, which in turn controls the availability of the Fast Startup option. Ensuring these settings are configured correctly can help improve your system’s performance and boot times.