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      How to Restart a Windows 10 or 11 Computer

      Multiple Ways of Restarting your Windows Computer

      Prerequisites: Basic Knowledge of Windows OS 

      Difficulty Level: Member • Nerd • Platypus

      Estimated Time: 10 minutes 

      Expected Outcome: Powered off and back on the Computer

      Tools Required: Computer

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      Each Number Will Restart the Computer 

      1. Press Alt + F4 and select Restart from the drop-down menu.
      2. Go to Start menu search bar, select the power option and click on Restart.
      3. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and select the Restart option.
      4. Type shutdown /r in the Command prompt and hit Enter.
      5. Press Windows key + X and select Restart.

      If none of these work, press and hold the power button until it powers off and press it again to turn it back on.