Windows Tip: Quick Reboot

This keyboard shortcut makes restarting your computer simple.

By Call for Help staff



If your Windows operating system crashes, don't press the reset button on the front of your computer just yet. Instead, try this trick to restart your computer: Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete.

If you press Ctrl + Alt + Delete once, Windows displays a dialog box listing your open applications. If you see a "Not Responding" next to an open application or process, just highlight and click "End Task." Be patient while the application or process is being ended because it may take some time.

If you press Ctrl + Alt + Delete twice, your computer will reboot.

Originally aired December 17, 2002
Modified December 16, 2002

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