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Enable or Disable FastBoot

Purpose​

This solution provides centralized management of Fastboot settings across Windows devices within the organization. It enables automated disabling or enabling of Fastboot on targeted devices while maintaining the flexibility to exclude specific clients, locations, or devices through custom field configuration. The solution includes manual override capabilities for complete control over settings.

Associated Content​

Custom Field​

NameExampleTypeLevelRequiredPurpose
cPVAL FastBoot ActionEnable Fast Boot and HibernationDropdownOrganization, Location, DeviceNoControls Fastboot based on selected operating system
cPVAL FastBoot Config DeploymentWindows Workstation and Windows ServerDropdownOrganization, Location, DeviceNoControls Fastboot Solution deployment on selected operating system

Automation Scripts​

NamePurpose
Get Fast Boot and Hibernation StatusDetection Script that evaluated the current fastboot configuration of the machine and matches with the specified value in Custom Field cPVAL FastBoot Action
Enable or Disable Fast Boot [PVAL]Remediation Script that changes the configuration of Fastboot as per the Custom Field cPVAL FastBoot Action

Compound Conditions​

NamePurpose
FastBoot Config Windows WorkstationsApplies fastboot Configuration to Windows workstations based on custom field settings
FastBoot Config Windows ServerApplies fastboot Configuration to Windows servers based on custom field settings

Implementation​

Step 1: Create the Custom Fields​

Create cPVAL FastBoot Action:

  • Definition Scope: Organization, Location, Device
  • Type: Dropdown
  • Options:
    • Disable Fast Boot
    • Disable Fast Boot and Hibernation
    • Enable Fast Boot and Hibernation
  • Default Value: (Empty)
  • Purpose: Defines the target Fast Boot and Hibernation configuration.

Then create cPVAL FastBoot Config Deployment:

  • Options: Disabled, Windows Workstation and Windows Server, Windows Workstation, Windows Server
  • Purpose: Determines which OS types the solution applies to.

Step 2: Import Automation Scripts​

Import:

  1. Get Fast Boot and Hibernation Status

  2. Enable or Disable Fast Boot [PVAL]

Step 3: Configure Compound Conditions​

For Windows Workstations​

For Windows Servers​

Step 4: Set Organizational Default​

Configure cPVAL FastBoot Config Deployment and cPVAL FastBoot Action at the Organization level to set your global standard.
Override at Location or Device level when exceptions are required.

FAQ​

Q: What happens if I need to exclude specific devices from Fast Boot configuration?​

Set cPVAL FastBoot Config Deployment to Disabled at the device or location level.
The automation will ignore these devices completely.

Q: How does this solution treat different device types?​

The cPVAL FastBoot Config Deployment field controls whether Workstations, Servers, or both should receive Fast Boot configuration enforcement.

Q: What is the difference between the Fast Boot options?​

  • Disable Fast Boot
    Disables Fast Startup, keeps Hibernation available.

  • Disable Fast Boot and Hibernation
    Disables both FastBoot and hibernation.

  • Enable Fast Boot and Hibernation
    Enables Fast Startup and ensures Hibernation is available.

Q: How often does the system check Fast Boot configuration?​

The assigned compound conditions run every hour as part of the device policy.
Whenever configuration drift is detected, remediation is triggered.

Q: Can I configure different defaults for different departments or sites?​

Yes.
Use Organization-level defaults and override at the Location or Device level as needed.

Q: Can administrators manually reverse Fast Boot configuration?​

Yes.
They can adjust the custom field or run the remediation script manually with different parameters.

Q: Does disabling Fast Boot affect boot times?​

Yes—disabling Fast Boot may increase startup time.
Consider this when setting organizational policy.