
(Since W8/UEFI has intentionally shortened POST times, you may need to push-and-hold your "Enter BIOS" button prior to powering on your PC).
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That will only work when the PC is in a proper powered off state. If fast start-up is enabled, then the first alternative will do the "half-way hibernation"/hybrid-sleep that is the hallmark of fast start-up, and the second alternative will do a proper power off.Ī way to test which mode is active for each, at least on my Asus *), is to attempt to enter BIOS setup after powering on. I fiddled with this for ages, so it's fairly clear in my mind.I take it that you have disabled fast start-up.

You make the changes in the control panel, but 'Shutdown' from the UI menu in Win8 doesn't power off the machine. Thanks for taking the time to help.īut I'm pretty sure (I'd have to double check) windows only truly powers down if you press the Power Button (physical button on the machine). Your input will help pinpoint which items posted here are the important ones. Alternately, if you see something here you don't think should be made permanent for one reason or another, comment in the thread and give the thread the appropriate rating. If you see something here you really like and feel should be permanent, take a couple of seconds and give the thread a rating. This forum is NOT for asking questions, but contains submissions to be reviewed and potentially moved to the How To/FAQ area. Posting in the Forums implies acceptance of the Terms and Conditions.

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How to: Dual-boot (preinstalled) Windows 8 and Linux - UEFI etc.
