Restart/Reboot Your Computer

Restarting a computer closes all active applications and services, powers off the computer, then starts it back up. “Restarting” and “Rebooting” are synonyms and you’ll hear the terms used interchangeably.

To Restart a Windows 10 Computer

  1. Save any documents you have open and close any open software applications.
  2. Click the Start button in the lower left corner of your screen pcstart.png then left click the Power button pcpower.png
  3. If you see an option to Update and Restart always choose this option, otherwise, choose Restart
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To Restart an Apple Macintosh Computer

  1. Save any documents you have open and close any open software applications
  2. Click the Apple menu in the upper left corner of your screen, then choose Restart
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  3. A confirmation screen opens and gives you the option to reopen any windows you currently have open, then click Restartapple restart2.png