Re: another problem since recent windows update
2018/05/15 19:10:38
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The windows fast boot setting is a "feature" that makes it look like Windows is booting faster than it actually is. It is essentially storing much of the system state in a file on the hard drive, similar to the way that the hibernation feature works. When started using fast boot, the system state reloads from that memory image in the file. A restart takes the system back to begin the boot sequence from the beginning and loads everything anew. With fast boot disabled, a shut down or power down is essentially the same as a restart.