How To Reboot PC Computers Now

By JD Chang

Does your PC computer need to be rebooted? The science of proper computer reboot is not that easy - you don't just press the power button to turn off your laptop.

To do computer rebooting the smart way - and to avoid serious operating system foulups and registry fuck-ups that could cause serious problems, read this article. I'll provide 5 easy steps to properly reboot computers - any PC or Mac computer without damages to software.

Sometimes even a computer running slowly needs a good reboot to speed it up!

Step 1. Shut down and save programs

If your computer isn't frozen up, make sure to close and save all programs and data. When computers reboot, they automatically dump and delete short-term memory. This means that any Microsoft Office document that you were working on will be deleted unless you SAVE IT.

Step 2. Make sure there are no processes still running

If there are running actions like a defragmentation hard drive or burning a CD in iTunes, these movements could be terminated and cause irreparable damage to both the software application itself as well as any associated files.

Step 3. Do a "soft reboot" through the Start Menu

I'm talking just to Windows laptop and desktop users now, but the same process would apply to Apple Macbook users as well. Find the Start Menu Shutdown, and click "Restart".

Step 4. If that doesn't work at all, do a "hard computer reboot"

This is when all else fails and your PC laptop freezes or a soft reboot "Restart" isn't working. Find the power switch, and hold it down. Do not let go! That's important - hold it down until your monitor turns off (usually in 5-7 secs).

Your computer has been forced into power down - what's known as a hard PC reboot. This unfortunately will cause data loss and in the wrong circumstances, corrupt programs and operating system files.

Step 5. Once your computer has restarted/rebooted

Do a check of major programs that load on rebooting. These are the first to get messy during rebooting procedures. Remember, proper rebooting eliminates the need to buy cheap computer repair parts! - 18299

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