If you need to restart your Windows 10 computer, how should you restart it? In this article, we will explain in detail how to restart a Windows 10 computer using the start menu or shortcut keys.
How to reboot on Windows 10 computer
Windows 10 computers sometimes require a reboot. Sometimes you need to reboot following installing Windows Updates or new apps, sometimes your computer is out of order and you need to reboot.
There are several ways to restart your Windows 10 computer. In this article, I will explain four methods of rebooting.
[Operation method 1]When restarting from the start menu
Windows 10 computers are usually restarted from the Start menu. Here’s how to restart from the Start menu.
Click Start on the Windows 10 taskbar. Click “Power”
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The power menu will open. Click “Restart” to restart your computer
[Operation method 2]When restarting from the shortcut key
You can also use keyboard shortcuts to restart your computer. The restart method using the shortcut key is as follows.
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Press “Ctrl” + “Alt” + “Delete” on your keyboard at the same time
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The Security Options screen will open.Click the power button at the bottom right of the screen, and there is “Restart” in the power menu that appears.
[Operation method 3]When restarting by right-clicking Start
You can also restart your computer from the menu that opens by right-clicking Start in Windows 10. Right-click to restart your computer.
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Right-click Windows 10 Start. Hover over “Shut down or sign out” and click “Restart” in the menu that opens
[Operation method 4]When restarting following signing out
When restarting Windows 10, you can also sign out of the account you’re currently logged into and then restart. Here’s how to sign out and then reboot.
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Click “Start” in Windows 10 and click “Username”.Click “Sign Out” in the menu that appears
After signing out, click once on the screen to get to the sign in screen.
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Click the power button in the lower right corner of the sign-in screen.Then click on “Restart” in the power menu