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reboot Last modified: Wednesday, February 27, 2008
To restart a computer. In DOS, you can reboot by pressing the Alt, Control and Delete keys simultaneously. This is called a warm boot. You can also perform a cold boot by turning the computer off and then on again. On a PC running Microsoft Windows you reboot by selecting the "Shut Down" option from the Start menu. On Macs, you reboot by selecting the "Restart" option from the Special menu. See "Tips to Fix a Slow Running Computer" in the Quick Reference section of Webopedia.
Troubleshooting System Instability, Reboots and Crashes Describes what to do if your PC boots successfully but then suddenly reboots itself or hangs for no apparent reason. This page is from "The PC Guide." Get Your PC Ready for Windows Vista If you plan to upgrade to Vista, there are some things you need to consider first such as which version, data backup and file transfer. Webopedia Quick Reference: Common Windows PC Issues Tips to Diagnose and fix a slow running computer. Webopedia's "Did You Know...?" Section Use this Webopedia knowledge section for an in-depth overview of specific technologies and occurrences in the areas of Computer Science, The Internet, and Computer Hardware and Software.	Related Categories Operating Systems Related Terms boot Shopping reboot Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Shoes 7 Store Offers Toys 17 Store Offers PlayStation 1 Games 1 Model Matches Movies 6 Model Matches