Windows 8 and Hybrid Boot

By default, Windows 8 uses a Hybrid Boot feature that results in faster boot times.  To determine if the Hybrid Boot feature is enabled, use the command powercfg /a within an administrative command prompt.

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A few methods are available to disable the Hybrid Boot feature.  One is to use the command powercfg /hibernate off within an administrative command prompt.

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