Restarting Windows

Restarting a Windows computer

Before creating a SchoolDude ticket, trying restarting the computer. It is recommended to restart your computer weekly. If you restart the computer before you leave for the day, it will be on, ready, and fresh for you at the start of your next work day. Instructions for restarting are as follows:

Windows 7

1. Close all programs, applications, and windows that are open

2. Click on the Start button in the lower left corner of the screen, a menu will pop up

3. On the lower right corner of the menu, there is a button that says "Shut Down" and an arrow next to the button

4. Click on the arrow next to the Shut Down button, a menu will pop up

5. Click on the "Restart" option, your computer will now restart

   • If you see an error that says a program is still running, click on the "Force Restart" button

   • If you have a laptop, do not close the lid after clicking Restart

Windows 10

1. Close all programs, applications, and windows that are open

2. Click on the Start button in the lower left corner of the screen, a menu will pop up

3. On the lower left corner of the menu, there is a button that says "Power" when the mouse cursor is hovered over it

4. Click on the Power button, a menu will pop up

5. Click on the "Restart" option, your computer will now restart

   • If you see an error that says a program is still running, click on the "Force Restart" button

   • If you have a laptop, do not close the lid after clicking Restart