Windows 10/11 taking a long time to restart / shut down

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Windows 10/11 taking a long time to restart / shut down

Brian Liu 160

Hi,

I've been having issues with a few laptops taking a long time to restart or shutdown. Some users reported that it can take up to a couple of hours.

I've tried SFC and DISM with no luck and I'm a bit stuck with what else to try. Devices are on Windows 10 22H2 or Windows 11 23H2.

Thanks

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Reza-Ameri 45,901 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2023-12-05T21:54:03.6566667+00:00

Since when this problem started?

Have you tried performing Clean Boot too?
Brian Liu 160 Reputation points

2023-12-06T11:46:37.76+00:00

Yes tried clean boot and that didn't work. It's been happening for about 5 weeks
Reza-Ameri 45,901 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2023-12-10T20:11:50.9666667+00:00

Did you install any program before this problem started?
Brian Liu 160 Reputation points

2023-12-11T08:49:41.7966667+00:00

No new programs were installed. I ended up resetting the laptop and the issue has gone away now. Thanks for for help.
Reza-Ameri 45,901 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2023-12-11T21:44:36.4333333+00:00

Thank you for the update.
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Reza-Ameri 45,901 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2023-12-05T21:54:03.6566667+00:00

Since when this problem started?

Have you tried performing Clean Boot too?
Brian Liu 160 Reputation points

2023-12-06T11:46:37.76+00:00

Yes tried clean boot and that didn't work. It's been happening for about 5 weeks
Reza-Ameri 45,901 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2023-12-10T20:11:50.9666667+00:00

Did you install any program before this problem started?
Brian Liu 160 Reputation points

2023-12-11T08:49:41.7966667+00:00

No new programs were installed. I ended up resetting the laptop and the issue has gone away now. Thanks for for help.
Reza-Ameri 45,901 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2023-12-11T21:44:36.4333333+00:00

Thank you for the update.
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Answer 1

Anonymous

Hello Brian Liu

One possible solution you can try is to disable Fast Startup. Fast Startup is a feature that allows Windows to start up faster after a shutdown. However, it can cause issues with some hardware configurations and drivers.

To disable Fast Startup, please follow these steps:

Open the Control Panel and click on Power Options.
Click on Choose what the power buttons do.
Click on Change settings that are currently unavailable.
Scroll down to the Shutdown settings section and uncheck the box next to Turn on fast startup.
Click on Save changes.

After disabling Fast Startup, please restart the affected laptops and see if the issue is resolved.

If the issue persists, you can also try updating the device drivers and BIOS to the latest versions.

I hope this helps.

Best Regards,

Hania Lian

Brian Liu 160 Reputation points

2023-12-06T11:47:08.11+00:00

Hi Hania, have tried the above and still takes a long time to restart or shutdown
BARRY G. VARGUS Sr 165 Reputation points

2026-10-04T11:33:06.2633333+00:00

I have the same problem. Overnight, my Restart time went from 30 seconds to 5 minutes. Hania Lian, maybe they didn't have AI apps back when you answered this question; however, Fast Startup only applies to the power button. Fast Startup has nothing to do with Restart.
JuliaMarvin 23,010 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2026-10-04T11:39:36.93+00:00

@BARRY G. VARGUS Sr
Please start your own thread. Do not resurrect old threads. Please read: [Article] Community Tip: Get the most out of active questions

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