How to Restart Windows 8

To restart Windows 8, move the cursor to the upper/lower right corner → Click → Click the button → Click . You can also use an alternate method that uses only the keyboard in situations where you cannot use the mouse. Move your cursor to th...
Method 1 of 2:

Restarting Normally

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    Move your cursor to the top or bottom right corner of the screen. appears.
    1. The menu that appears is known as the Windows 8 'Charms' bar.
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    Click Settings.
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    Click the Power button.
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    Click Restart.
    1. 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.
Method 2 of 2:

Restarting With the Keyboard

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    Hit Win+D.
    1. This keyboard command shows the desktop.
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    Hit Alt+F4.
    1. Make sure that the desktop is selected. If you have other programs open, this key combination will close whichever window is active.
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    Select Restart with the arrow keys.
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    Hit Enter..
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