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How to Restart Windows 8

Method 1 of 2:

Restarting Normally

  1. 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.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click the Power button.
  4. 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

  1. Hit Win+D.
    1. This keyboard command shows the desktop.
  2. 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.
  3. Select Restart with the arrow keys.
  4. Hit Enter..
Update 04 March 2020