Tutorials » Restarting Your Computer
This page will describe the steps you need to take to restart your computer system the proper way. If you don't see your type of system listing here, contact us and we'll add it in.
If your computer mouse or keyboard have stopped responding and your computer has locked-up or frozen-up, see Restarting Your Computer When It Stops Responding.
Which type of system do you have?
Windows XP
1/3. Left click on the Start button to open your Start menu
2/3. On the bottom right of this menu willl be two buttons: "Log off" and "Turn Off Computer." Select "Turn Off Computer"
3/3. A box will appear in the middle of your screen with three options, choose "Restart"
Windows Vista
1/3. Left click on the Start button to open your Start menu
2/3. On the bottom right of this menu willl be three buttons: a power symbol, a lock pad and an arrow pointing to the right. Left click on the arrow.
3/3. A smaller menu will open beside your Start menu, choose "Restart"
Windows 7
1/3. Left click on the Start button to open your Start menu
2/3. On the bottom right of this menu willl be two buttons: "Shut down" and an arrow pointing to the right. Left click on the arrow.
3/3. A smaller menu will open beside your Start menu, choose "Restart"
MacOS: Snow Leopard
