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

Windows Fast Startup can reduce your Windows PC's boot time, but in certain situations, it can cause issues and limit access to your Windows disk partition. While undoubtedly useful, you might think ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft investigates Windows 11 boot failures after January updates

Microsoft is investigating reports that some Windows 11 devices are failing to boot with "UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME" errors after installing the January 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates. The issue ...
PC Magazine

6 Simple Tricks I've Learned That Make My Windows PC Boot Faster

Unlike Fast Startup in Windows, the Fast Boot setting bypasses some of the initial tests your computer runs when it first starts up. Anyone who needs regular access to the BIOS—like overclockers—might ...
PC World

February’s Windows 11 update is causing startup problems for users

PCWorld reports that Windows 11 update KB5077181 is causing critical boot loops and login failures for users after installation. The problematic February update ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft testing faster Quick Machine Recovery in Windows 11

If Windows 11 fails to start due to a configuration change or a new driver, it boots into the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), launches the Quick Machine Recovery Tool, and connects to the ...