Reboot PC Computers The Right Way
Does your computer need rebooting? The science of PC computer rebooting is not easy - you don’t just shut down your laptop or press the power button to turn off your desktop.
To restart your computer the right way - and to avoid serious operating system foulups and registry problems that could cause major headaches, read this article. I’ll provide five steps to properly reboot any PC or Mac computer without damages to apps.
Sometimes even a slowly running computer needs reboot to speed it up!
Step 1. Close and retain 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 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 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 your power button, and hold it down. Don’t let go! That’s key - hold it down until your monitor shuts down (usually in 5-10 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 computer has restarted/rebooted
Do a check of key software that load at start. These will be the first to get fucked up during rebooting steps. Remember, proper rebooting eliminates the requirement to purchase expensive computer repair parts!
