Windows 8 – Wake on LAN Not Working

wake-on-lanwindows 8

I have a dual boot system with Windows 7 and Windows 8.

After I shutdown in Windows 7, wake-on-lan works perfect but if I shutdown in Windows 8, it doesn't work. Even if I sleep or hibernate in Windows 8, wake-on-lan works.

Can anyone tell me why is this happening?

Best Answer

I found that it was related to the Fast Startup feature in Windows 8. After I disabled it, it worked fine.

Here is how:

  1. Press the Win + W.

  2. Type change power buttons and press Enter.

    S2

  3. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable.

    S3

  4. Uncheck Turn on fast startup.

    S4

  5. That's it.

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