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Restart steps for Microsoft Windows 10 or 11

This article shows how to restart Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 11

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This article shows how to restart Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 11

Description

This document provides steps to restart Microsoft Windows 10 and 11.

Solution

Select one of the following operating systems to see the steps. For more Windows related queries, visit Windows Support Center.

Microsoft Windows 11

Use one of the following options to restart Microsoft Windows 11.

Option 1: Restarting through the Start Menu

  1. Click the Start button in the lower left-hand corner of the screen and click PowerRestart.

    Start
  2. In the Power menu, select the Restart option.

    restart

Option 2: Using Ctrl+Alt+Delete to restart

Locate and click the Restartin the lower right-hand corner of the lock screen. The icon should be the icon furthest to the right. Select Restart from the menu that appears.

Microsoft Windows 10

Use one of the following options to restart Microsoft Windows 10.

Option 1: Restarting through the Start Menu

  1. Click the Start button in the lower left-hand corner of the screen.

    Start
  2. Click the Power option. In the Power menu, select the Restart option.

    Power

Option 2: Using Ctrl+Alt+Delete to restart

  1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete on the keyboard.
  2. Locate and click the Restartin the lower right-hand corner of the lock screen. The icon should be the icon furthest to the right.
    Restart icon
  3. Select Restart from the menu that appears.

Alias Id:SF14-D0034
Document ID:HT100210
Original Publish Date:05/19/2014
Last Modified Date:01/16/2025