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.

You can change startup programs in Windows 10 — the applications that start when you turn on your computer — to make your computer run faster.

On Windows 11, you can prevent specific apps from launching automatically on startup, and in this guide, I will show you three ways to complete this configuration.

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.

You can use msconfig.exe to change Windows’ startup items. The System Configuration Utility–also called MSConfig–is a useful tool for understanding and controlling startup programs.

With that in mind, disabling Nearby Share from opening on startup in Windows is a useful way to ensure that your PC isn’t adding unnecessary load when it boots up.

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.