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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 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 save programs
If your computer isn't completely frozen, make sure to close all programs. When computers restart, they delete short-term memory. This means that any Microsoft Excel worksheet that you were working on will be deleted unless you SAVE IT NOW.
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 computer reboot" through the Start Menu
I'm talking just to Microsoft Windows users now, but the same logic applies to Apple Mac users as well. Find the Shutdown options on your PC, and click "Restart".
Step 4. If that doesn't work, do a hard PC 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 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 PC laptop computer has 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!
Tags: computer, Computers & Technology, desktop, electronics, hardware, laptop, mac, PC, repair
Tags: computer, Computers & Technology, desktop, electronics, hardware, laptop, mac, PC, repair
