Windows 10 fast startup issue persists.
Windows 10 fast startup issue persists.
I built my PC myself in mid 2019. It is running 64bit Windows 10. The parts used are shown in the image. At first it would boot up very quickly in under 15 seconds. Later I faced issues with something causing it to sleep, and I could only wake it by pressing the power button and restarting. I checked Microsoft’s instructions to disable Fast Startup, which resolved the problem but now it takes almost 6 minutes to power up or restart. I rechecked the Fast Startup setting, but it had no impact. I also disabled all startup options through the task manager list.
The BIOS update guidelines are found on pages 2 to 13 of the manual.
Avoid updating during a thunderstorm or when power might be interrupted. Otherwise, it should be fine.
The PC might restart several times as it needs to reconfigure the memory.
Updating BIOS can be beneficial, but if you haven't modified any hardware recently, it may not make a difference.
As mentioned, test the update using the smallest available storage and observe if the startup changes.
If the issue persists, ensure no unnecessary devices are connected to the PC, since delays could stem from any hardware.
I wonder if this is why it boots slowly into...
Does it show the bios flash screen or is it just a blank screen? Is it trying to load windows or is it before that point?
I would suggest unplugging the extra storage drives and see if it speeds up startup.
6 minutes makes me think BIOS is waiting for hardware to respond, so might as well start with the drives. If it makes no difference, you can remove them from causes.
Do you have the latest BIOS on motherboard?
https://www.asus.com/motherboards-c...39...S-Z390-PRO
fast startup probably works but if problem is hardware, it won't make any difference.
Hi, yes the Asus screen would allow you to enter BIOS settings for a long time. It reaches that screen quickly and then the rest is fast. The PC is ready to use as soon as the desktop loads. I haven’t changed BIOS settings manually since the build in 2019. I haven’t followed the link you shared yet and I’m still a beginner. I think the instructions are there, but I’m not sure. Also any advice on updating it? Lastly I was considering upgrading the motherboard so I can move to Windows 11 and be better prepared for the future. I was looking at Pro Art motherboards but need more research to find the best one for my photo and video editing.
The BIOS update guidelines are found on pages 2 to 13 of the manual.
Avoid updating during a thunderstorm or when power might be interrupted. Otherwise, it should be fine.
The PC may restart several times as it needs to reconfigure memory.
Updating BIOS might be useful, but if you haven’t modified any hardware recently it may not matter.
Try using the smallest storage available and observe if the startup changes.
If nothing alters, we can be sure it isn’t related to the two SSDs.
Are there any additional devices connected to the PC? Unplug anything unnecessary as delays can stem from hardware.
I wonder if the slow boot into safe mode is the issue.
In settings/update & security/recovery, go to advanced startup, click restart now, then select troubleshoot.
Choose advanced, then startup settings, and click restart.
Select a safe mode using the number linked to it.
The PC will restart and enter safe mode, helping verify if the problem is a driver issue.
When you turned off Fast Startup, did you also turn off Hibernation? I believe hiberfil.sys is a hidden file in the root directory of Drive C, and it’s essential for Fast Startup to function properly. If you’re running out of space on Drive C, there might not be enough room for a new hiberfil.sys file. It can grow quite large.
You can find more details here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/t.../d...ibernation
I usually disable Fast Startup since it causes issues when booting different Windows versions from multiple drives. To avoid wasting space, I always remove hiberfil.sys.
Like @Colif mentioned, updating your bios shouldn't cause power loss if done properly. The concerns about damaging your PC from a bios update are exaggerated. I was nervous about updating until I realized I needed to resolve a problem, and after doing it, everything worked fine.
I turned off all the usb ports, the only connections remaining were two usb dongles and the ethernet cable. I powered on in 22 seconds! Woo Hooo
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It seems one of them is failing, which is why responses are slow. The BIOS will eventually time out and the PC will stop recognizing devices. I need to figure out which one it is now.
It’s similar, the main issues with my previous PC were due to peripherals. A mouse and speakers caused both problems.