How to Restart Your PC
Restarting fixes more problems than you'd think. Learn the right way to restart Windows.
In this guide (4 steps):
Restart from Start menu
~15sRestart with keyboard
~15sWhen to restart
~15sQuick Tip
Restarting fixes about 80% of common computer problems. It's always the first thing to try!
Force restart if frozen
~15sWarning
Only force restart when your PC is completely unresponsive. You may lose unsaved work.
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