How to Restart Windows 8
Method 1 of 2:
Restarting Normally
- Move 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.
- Click Settings.
- Click the Power button.
- Click 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.
Method 2 of 2:
Restarting With the Keyboard
- Hit ⊞ Win+D.
- This keyboard command shows the desktop.
- Hit Alt+F4.
- Make sure that the desktop is selected. If you have other programs open, this key combination will close whichever window is active.
- Select Restart with the arrow keys.
- Hit Enter..
Update 04 March 2020
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