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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.
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Restarting Normally
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1Move 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.
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2Click Settings.Advertisement
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3Click the Power button.
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4Click 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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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:
Restarting With the Keyboard
Expert Q&A
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QuestionHow often do I need to restart my computer?Luigi OppidoLuigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years.
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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