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Linux and Windows 8: Fast Startup puts data at risk Jan 11th 2013, 23:59 by Thorsten Leemhuis The new Fast Startup feature of Windows 8 puts the filesystem's integrity at risk if other operating systems are used to write to Windows partitions. Data loss is particularly likely with dual-boot configurations that involve Linux and Windows 8. To avoid data loss and filesystem inconsistencies, users who run Windows 8 and Linux on the same computer should disable the Fast Startup feature that was introduced with Windows 8 and is active by default. The Fast Startup feature creates an issue because it doesn't shut Windows 8 down completely but switches it to a special hibernation state instead – although it looks like it has been freshly booted when switched back on because all applications have been closed. However, for the Fast Startup feature's hibernation state, Windows 8 will store Windows session information – such as the cache with the current filesystem state of any mounted FAT and NTFS partitions – in a memory image that is restored during Fast Startup. Read More (Some is Very Important): Linux and Windows 8: Fast Startup puts data at risk - The H Open: News and Features Copyright © 2012 Heise Media UK Ltd. Thank You,

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