Light at back of my HP computer always stays on

[Willow1949]

Hi, I've been meaning to ask about this for ages.  The light at the back of my HP All-In-One Desktop computer always remains on, even after I do my shutdown at the end of the day.  What should I have my setting at on fast startup?  Thank-you.  

[Kuroi_Kenshi · Accepted solution]

Hi @Willow1949,

Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding your PC!

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

Try these steps:

Fast Startup Settings:

• Fast Startup is a feature in Windows that helps your computer start more quickly after shutdown. However, it might cause certain components, like LED indicators, to remain active.
• Disable Fast Startup:
  1. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options.
  2. Click on Choose what the power buttons do.
  3. Click on Change settings that are currently unavailable.
  4. Under 'Shutdown settings', uncheck Turn on fast startup (recommended).
  5. Click Save changes and restart your computer.

Check BIOS Settings:

• Restart your computer and enter BIOS Setup (usually by pressing F10, Esc, or Delete during startup).
• Look for any power management settings related to LEDs or power output when the system is off. Some systems have options to control behavior of energy-saving features or LED indicators.

Update BIOS and Drivers:

• Ensure that your BIOS is up to date. Visit the HP Support website to find the latest BIOS update for your model.
• Similarly, ensure all drivers are up to date using the HP Support Assistant.

Check for External Devices:

• Connected peripherals or devices sometimes keep the system in a state that causes power LEDs to stay on. Try disconnecting all external devices to see if the light turns off after shutdown.

I hope this helps.

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Best regards,

[Willow1949]

Thanks so much Kurol for your detailed, informative post about Fast Startup, so kind of you to take the time.  I'm going to read over your post more thoroughly and I'm sure it will solve this issue for me.  Have a great weekend!   

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @Willow1949,

A huge thank you for marking this post as the 'Accepted Solution'! We're thrilled that we could help resolve your issue. 

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! 

Thanks again for your confirmation, and we wish you an amazing day ahead! 

Best Regards,

[Willow1949]

Hi Kurol, what a lovely post from you, the loveliest post I've ever received on the various forums I've been on over the years.

I'm wishing you abundance, peace, and joy, Kurol 🙂  

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @Willow1949,

Wow, now that just made my day sparkle ✨

“The loveliest post” across various forums over the years? I might need to frame this message and hang it in my digital trophy room 😄

Thank you for the kind words and the good vibes. Wishing you a triple scoop of abundance, peace, and joy, topped with sprinkles of serendipity 🍦

Catch you around.

Best regards,