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To restart Windows 8, move the cursor to the upper/lower right corner → Click Settings → Click the Power button → Click Restart. You can also use an alternate method that uses only the keyboard in situations where you cannot use the mouse.
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Restarting Normally
Move your cursor to the top or bottom right corner of the screen. appears.- The menu that appears is known as the Windows 8 “Charms” bar.
Click Settings.
Click the Power button.
Click Restart.- If you had other programs running before starting, some may prevent the process from proceeding. If this is the case click the Restart Anyway option.
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Restarting With the Keyboard
Expert Q&A
- QuestionHow often do I need to restart my computer?
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Computer & Tech SpecialistAs long as your computer is connected to a good surge protector, you actually don't need to restart it. Otherwise, you could restart it once a week or something like that. - QuestionWill I lose any data if I restart my laptop?
ZuubytronCommunity AnswerNo, only open programs and software will be closed. If you restart your PC while a program is being saved, you might lose data on that program, or corrupt a file. Don't restart/turn off your PC if it is getting updated or if a program is getting installed.
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- If your computer is having issues, restarting it can be a helpful first step to resolving them. Restarting alone could help.[1]Thanks
- As long as your computer is connected to a good surge protector, it should be totally fine to leave it running all the time. If not, you can get in the habit of restarting it once a week or whatever works for you.[2]Thanks
- If the computer is frozen, you can force a shutdown by pressing and holding the computer’s power button, then pressing it again to restart. This should not be used to restart the computer regularly.Thanks
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