End quickly, begin gradually
End quickly, begin gradually
You're on Windows 11 Pro, and the issue is clear from the title. The shutdown happens instantly, but restarting takes around 30 seconds before the machine powers off. Page file, hibernation, and system restore are turned off. Your specs are noted. How can I help you figure out the underlying problem?
At first boot and after restarting, your CPU needs to locate all information on your Windows storage, read it, and process it. It then communicates updates to other system components, such as the GPU, which applies those changes to an image that is rendered. This process is similar to closing an application and reopening it later—it generally takes longer to open after a restart than to close.
I believe the comprehension challenges are significant. Tan isn't inquiring about computer boot processes. We generally understand that. He's seeking an explanation for the difference in boot times between restarting and shutting down. The term you referenced earlier isn't important here. @Tan3l6 is confirming whether fast startup is turned off.
I applied the "Powercfg -h off" command through the admin console just to confirm. It should have been turned off. However, I’m not sure how to begin identifying the underlying issue. OK... after adjusting a few BIOS settings for a quick startup, the shutdown has slowed down while restarts are now faster—both around 8-9 seconds. Still puzzled about why the differences are so large. Hopefully there’s some actual diagnostic software available to check what’s happening. Edit2: the restart and shutdown speeds appear inconsistent, with restarts taking up to 30 seconds... odd.