restart

  1. Save your work:
    • Before restarting your computer, save any open files to avoid losing progress.
    • Then close all programs that you no longer need.
  2. Open the start menu:
    • Click on the Windows logo (Start symbol) at the bottom left.
    • Alternatively, you can press the Windows key on your keyboard.
  3. Select Restart:
    • In the Start menu, click the Power icon (a small icon that looks like a circle with a line through it).
    • Select "Restart" from the list.
  4. Wait for the computer to restart:
    • The screen goes black and the computer shuts down and then restarts automatically.
    • This may take 1-2 minutes depending on your device.