Why Does Windows 10 Take So Long to Start?

One of the most problematic settings that causes slow boot times in Windows 10 is the fast startup option. This is enabled by default, and is supposed to reduce startup time by pre-loading some boot information before your PC shuts off. … Thus, it’s the first step you should try when you have slow boot problems.

How long should Windows 10 take to start up?

After weeks of experimentation with different hardware and tweaking system settings, we were able to go from hitting the power button to opening the Windows desktop in just 4.93 seconds.

How do I make Windows 10 boot up faster?

Click the Start button.

1. Type “Power Options.”
2. Select Power Options.
3. Click “Choose what the power button does.”
4. Select “Change settings that are currently unavailable” if the Shutdown settings are greyed out.
5. Check the box next to “Turn on fast startup.”
6. Click Save Changes.