Does the uptime remain unchanged after a restart?
Does the uptime remain unchanged after a restart?
Is this one of the issues Microsoft accidentally introduced, or is it a new feature?
In Task Manager, the uptime resets to zero after rebooting the computer. However, if you shut down the machine, the uptime remains recorded.
I recently turned on the PC and the uptime displayed was 3 days, 3 hours, and 26 minutes.
This is typical when putting the computer to sleep and then waking it from that state.
But since I shut it down and powered it off for about eight hours, why is the uptime still being counted?
I've seen this happen with Windows 11, but I’m not sure if it’s normal. Anyone else had a similar experience?
Windows 11 Home, latest build (non-insider).
The most recent version is 3810. Your performance remains consistent with the previous time you began your PC. You're certain the quick startup feature isn't enabled, which would also lengthen the time it takes for the system to become ready. Given the update from version 10, it's possible this is the reason. Discovering it in Windows 11 is quite interesting.
I turn off my Windows 11 machine each day. After checking your message, I realized my uptime matches expectations because I powered it back on without a restart before shutting it down. On Windows 10, you'd have had to restart the system to reset the uptime, which is what I remember.
I'm using Windows 11, but initially installed Windows 10 and later upgraded to 11 via a Windows update. 😄
They told me there could be some remnants and that a fresh install would be better. I was surprised this turned out like this.
I had a dead retail version of Win 11, a Rufus-made Win 10 installer, and a slow internet connection. Since I didn't want to download the Win 11 ISO, I chose the simpler path: Win 10 → Win 11.
Thanks very much.
I'm using Win 11, but I installed Win 10 first and then upgraded to 11 via Windows update.
Back up all mission critical data, then rebuild your bootable USB installer for Windows 11, then format and reinstall Windows 11. This is one of the first steps after completing the internal upgrade process or moving your activation key.
Windows Media Creation Tools always comes through to the rescue...
Don't thank me, just helping out!
I dislike the effort of reinstalling Windows. Everything seems to be working, so I need a strong reason to start over.
Let me explain. I haven’t used Windows 10 before—it was a brand new build and installation. I installed drivers and updates, but the PC remained idle for about three to four days until the Win 11 update became available.
Beyond tweaking settings, I didn’t do much else. The license I purchased came with the DOA USB installer, which I used to activate Windows 10; it worked perfectly. Licenses are compatible between versions.
Once I upgraded to Windows 11 (which was my goal), I completed all the usual preparations and checks. I turned off unnecessary features, enabled firewall controls, and installed essential programs like 7zip and a browser.
I only started using the computer seriously after the Win 11 installation. The Windows 10 backup I kept for a month was eventually deleted via Windows Update because it wasn’t needed anymore.
This is why I’m hesitant about a clean install. Everything seems okay so far, but I must admit I’m a bit uneasy after this update process. Who knows what else might have been impacted?
But until it causes me any problems, I really prefer staying as is.
Fortunately, I have two drives and can disconnect one physically. There’s nothing critical on the OS drive that needs reinstalling during a clean install anyway.
So I think I’m ready for it when it happens.
To be honest, migrating from Windows 10 to 11 isn’t much different from downloading and setting up manually. The main difference is you don’t start the setup from boot and your personal folders are preserved. Since mine were unused, it was essentially just an upgrade.
100% agree that a clean install is preferred.
Tldr
I won’t do it. The hassle is too high.
There is another option I considered. I tried a Taskbar customization tool, but it didn't work well—it caused many issues. It was highly recommended, yet for me it was just a waste. I removed it right away because it might have caused problems, like with the uptime counter. All I needed was a slightly smaller and more transparent taskbar.
Also, Windows 7 restarts the uptime after a restart or shutdown. I'm not sure if this behavior changed in Windows 8 or 10.
Apologies for the multiple messages, but I just confirmed with another Win 11 system. After turning it on and booting, it shows an uptime of more than 10 days, around the time it was last restarted. There seems to be an issue with 23H2, build 22631.3737. It doesn't update the uptime when it shuts down.
The most recent version is 3810. Your performance remains consistent with the previous time you began your PC. You're certain the quick startup feature isn't enabled, which would also lengthen the time it takes for the system to become ready. Given the update from version 10, it's possible this is the reason. Locating it in Windows 11 is quite satisfying.
Well I'll be a monkey's uncle...
Rely on Microsoft to quietly change Shut Down settings.
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Appreciate the clarification. Fast Startup is set by default on both the 10 -> 11 setup and the clean Win 11 version.
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observation that the time between reboots after a kernel restart could be much longer than in earlier Windows releases, since shutdowns triggered by users keep the kernel, drivers, and services intact instead of just restarting them.