Disabling Fast Startup When Your PC Boots Too Quickly to Reach BIOS
On some computers, Windows starts so fast that the BIOS key window closes before you can press the key. Turning off Fast Startup in the Windows power options gives you time to reach BIOS. You need BIOS access to turn on Virtualization Techn
Before You Start
Prerequisites: Save your open work. You will restart the PC during these steps.; Find your BIOS key. Common keys include F2, Del, F10, and Esc. Your PC's startup screen usually shows the correct key.; Have an administrator account on the PC. Changing power settings usually requires one.
Step-by-Step
- Open Control Panel.
- Click Hardware and Sound.
- Open Power Options and select Change what the power buttons do.
- Click Change settings that are currently unavailable.
- Clear the Turn on fast startup (recommended) check box.
- Click Save changes.
## Overview On some computers, Windows starts so fast that the BIOS key window closes before you can press the key. Turning off Fast Startup in the Windows power options gives you time to reach BIOS. You need BIOS access to turn on Virtualization Technology (VT) for LDPlayer.
## Why this works Fast Startup is a Windows setting that saves part of the system state at shutdown, so the next boot is quicker. Turning it off makes boot take longer, which gives you more time to press the BIOS key. Once you have changed the BIOS setting, you can turn Fast Startup back on.
## What to expect After step 6, the setting is off and the next restart takes longer. The change does not affect your files or installed programs.
## Verify Restart your PC and press your BIOS key while the startup screen is showing. The key varies by manufacturer and is usually shown on the startup screen. If BIOS opens, the fix worked.
## Common mistakes
- Pressing the BIOS key only after the Windows logo appears. Start pressing as soon as the PC powers on.
- Guessing the key. Check the startup screen or your PC’s manual.
- Clearing the wrong check box in step 5.
## When not to do this If your PC already lets you reach BIOS, skip these steps. You can also leave Fast Startup off, but boots will take longer each time.
## Notes and Troubleshooting
- Turning off Fast Startup usually makes Windows take longer to start.
- After you reach BIOS, enable VT by following the guide for your PC’s manufacturer.
- To turn Fast Startup back on, return to the same page, select the check box, and click Save changes.
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