Windows 8: Turn off Fast Boot

The Fast Boot integrated in Windows 8 should ensure a faster system start. However, you should switch it off if you want to use several operating systems in parallel: The feature could otherwise cause problems. In this practical tip, we will show you where to find the appropriate setting.

Disable Fast Boot on Windows 8

Go to the home screen and look for "Power Options". Open the tile of the same name:

1. Select the item "Select what should happen when you press the power button".
2. On the new pages, first click on "Some settings are currently not available".
3. Scroll to the very bottom of the same page and remove the checkmark at the fourth last point "Activate quick start".
4. Finally, click on "Save changes".

The instructions refer to Windows 8 Pro 64bit. If you still want to start Windows 8 faster, you can remove the login page. You can find out how this works in this practical tip.