How to fix Windows 10 Slow Startup?

The slow startup of a Windows system will be worrisome, as it makes the reboot and startup difficult for the user. Fixing the slow startup issue is not a big deal. Use the following methods to troubleshoot the problem.

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Turn off the fast boot mode

  1. By default, the fast boot mode is enabled on Windows 10 systems, and it works by loading the startup information while the shutdown process is on, thus reducing the startup time.

  2. The mode does not work properly for everyone. So, when the windows 10 slow startup issue occurs, go on to disable it.

  3. Click the Start icon and select the Settings icon on the desktop.

  4. When the Settings window opens up, choose the System menu, and click Power & sleep.

  5. Find the Additional power settings link on the right-side panel and click it.

  6. Next, the Power Options menu appears. Now, click on the Choose what the power buttons do option from the left panel.

  7. If the system prompts to enter the administrator password, type it, and continue.

  8. Now, choose the Change settings that are currently unavailable link above Power and sleep button settings.

  9. Click and disable the checkbox of Turn on fast startup and click Save Changes.

  10. If the option is not present, then the fast startup has been disabled already on the system.

Set virtual memory manually

  1. By creating a virtual memory of the hard drive, the system starts to access the virtual memory when the actual storage memory (RAM) is inaccessible.
  2. Click the Search bar on the desktop, then type “Performance” and press Enter.
  3. Select the suggested result to open the Performance Options window on the screen.
  4. Following that, go to the Advanced tab and click the Change button under the Virtual memory division.
  5. In the Virtual Memory window, check the Recommended and Currently Allocated memory of the drive.
  6. In case the allocation is more than the recommended memory, uncheck the Automatically manage paging file size for all devices menu at the top.
  7. Click the radio button of the Custom size option, set the Initial size and Maximum size, and select OK.
  8. After that, restart the system, and it will fix the windows 10 slow startup issue.