Computer won’t shut down when you click Shut Down.You might want to disable Hibernation and Fast Startup if you experience: Normally, you won’t need to disable these settings unless you are having an issue. Why Disable Hibernation and Fast Startup? This way, Windows doesn’t have to load from scratch when you boot up your PC. Some of the essential components of the Windows operating system are saved to disk in the same “hiberfile” that Hibernation uses. Fast Startupįast Startup uses some of the power of Hibernation to help your PC boot a little faster. Hibernation is kind of an advanced version of the normal computer sleep. Hibernation saves your computer’s running state to a file on disk, allowing the computer to essentially completely shut down and use no power, but still maintain your open programs when you wake it. Wait, What Are These Settings? Hibernation Hibernation and Fast Startup are two Windows features that let your computer save power and boot up quicker, but they can cause issues in some cases. How to Disable Hibernation and Fast Startup on Windows 10 Jby Tim