Shutdown ??vs?? Shift+Shutdown
The Shift + Shut Down method triggers a complete shutdown of your PC. ???
Explain ?
1. Standard Shutdown (without Shift) ????
Fast Startup Enabled: By default, modern versions of Windows (Windows 8 and later)
use Fast Startup to speed up boot times. ??
What Happens: Instead of fully shutting down, Windows saves the kernel state and
loaded drivers to a hibernation file. When you power on the PC, it restores this state rather than starting from scratch.
Result: This is faster but does not fully reset the system. ??
Some hardware or software issues may persist because the system isn't completely turned off. ??
2. Shift + Shutdown (Full Shutdown) ??
Bypasses Fast Startup: Holding Shift while clicking Shut Down forces a complete shutdown, ensuring no system state is saved. ??
What Happens: The kernel state and drivers are fully unloaded, and the system powers down entirely.
Result: It’s a true "clean slate" shutdown. This is helpful for troubleshooting issues that might linger due to the saved state in Fast Startup. ??
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