How To Reboot PC Computers Now
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 reboot your computer the correct way - and to avoid serious OS errors and registry problems that could cause longer-term problems, read this article. I'll provide 5 steps to properly rebooting any PC or Mac computer without damages to the OS.
Sometimes even a computer running slowly needs a good reboot to speed it up!
Step 1. Close and retain programs
If your computer isn't completely frozen, 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 Adobe Photoshop file that you were working on will be erased unless you manually SAVE IT.
Step 2. Make sure there are no running processes
If there are running scripts like a hard drive defragment or system restore, these actions could be terminated and cause major damage to both the software installed itself as well as any files associated.
Step 3. Do a "soft reboot" through the Start Menu
I'm talking only to Windows OS users now, but the same general logic applies to Apple Macbook users too. Find the Shutdown options, and click "Restart".
Step 4. If that doesn't fix it, do a hard PC computer reboot
This is when all else fails and a soft reboot "Restart" isn't working. Find your power button, and hold it down. Do not let go! That's important - hold it down until your entire processor shuts off (usually in 5 seconds).
Your PC computer has been made to power down - what's known as a hard reboot. This can cause major data loss and in the wrong circumstances, corrupt applications and operating system files.
Step 5. Once your PC laptop computer has 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!
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