How do I restart or shutdown my Windows computer?

Reboot your computer once a day or when you have a problem

  1. Click on the Start button in the taskbar or press the Windows key on your keyboard.
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  2. Click on the Power icon located in the Start menu.
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  3. Click on Restart or Shut down in the options menu that appears.