How To Reboot PC Computers Now

by JD Chang

Does your computer need restarting? The science of the right computer rebooting is not that easy - you don’t just shut down your computer.

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. Shut down and save 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 scripts or processes still going

If there are running processes like a hard drive defragment or iTunes is burning a CD for you in the CD drive, these scripts could be ended and cause serious damage to both the software program itself as well as any files associated with them.

Step 3. Do a “soft PC 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 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 made to power down manually - what’s known as a hard computer reboot. This will cause data loss and in the wrong circumstances, corrupt software and OS 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!

About the Author:

JD Chang is a licensed computer technician specializing in PC repair. Click here to fix computer problems. Find the best rebooting PC computers now and save $1000s in the next 10 minutes!