Windows 7 start shut down and restart processes

Windows 7 Start and Shut Down

Starting your Windows 7 computer is as easy as pressing the power switch. Some diagnostic and troubleshooting options are available during the startup process.

For now, just remember the power switch. There's more to consider, however, when you're ready to shut down Windows 7.

Shutting down completely

The first option is the full deal: turning off your computer completely.

Click Start and then click the Shut Down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Your computer (eventually) turns itself off.

Windows tries to be a friend by automatically closing any applications you're running before it shuts down.

However, if a program has an open document or file that hasn't been saved, the application is supposed to prompt you to save your changes first.

Some misbehaving or badly written programs don't prompt you before they zap themselves out of existence, so don't use the Shut Down or Restart options unless you manually saved all open documents.

Restarting your computer

Restarting your computer consists of shutting down Windows and then immediately turning it back on.

To restart your computer, close all open programs and documents, choose Start and click the right arrow button on the Start menu; then choose Restart from the pop-up menu.

You don't need to press the power button to turn your computer back on again.

Windows, it can do it all. You might need to restart when you install new software or upgrade existing software.

Try rebooting if your computer starts acting flaky - like when error messages keep appearing, programs refuse to close, or strange graphics appear on your desktop.

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