How do I restart (reboot) my PC?
Windows 8 and Windows RT use power efficiently, so you won't need to shut down your PC unless you're going on vacation or will be away from your PC for a while. However, you’ll occasionally have to restart your PC after you’ve installed a new app or to finish installing updates. Here's how to do it.
To restart your PC
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Save your work and close any desktop apps you have open.
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Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings.
(If you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Settings.)
Tap or click Power, and then tap or click Restart.
Tip
You can also press
Ctrl+
Alt+
Delete, tap or click the
Power icon
, and then tap or click
Restart.
