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How to turn off Windows fast startup and what problems it may cause

Fast Startup can also prevent you from shutting down your PC. If the system fails to power off and instead sends you back to ...
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How to Stop Programs From Loading When Windows Starts Up

A lot of applications start up when you boot your Windows computer—probably more than you'd like. You can turn off some of these in Windows Settings under Apps > Startup, and others in the settings ...