Fast startup is a built-in Windows feature that helps boot your system faster. Since it changes how your system shuts down, its worth toggling off this feature to possibly fix the freezing issue.

To restore Windows 11 to the restore point you created, search for Recovery in the Control Panel and choose Open System Restore. Select the Recommended restore option, press Next, and hit Finish.

To restore Tabs in File Explorer after Restart in Windows 11, enable the 'Restore previous folder windows at logon' setting in Folder Options.

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Use system restore If none of the above methods help solve this problem, try reverting to a system restore point. This can fix a number of issues, especially if you've recently installed new hardware.

Windows 11 now has Quick Machine Recovery to fix boot failures faster, and in this guide, I'll explain the steps to enable it.