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This wikiHow teaches you how to restart a Windows PC by typing commands at the command prompt.
Things You Should Know
- Press the Windows key + "S" to open the search bar. Type in "cmd".
- Right-click the Command Prompt and click "Run as administrator".
- Type "shutdown /r" and press "Enter". Click "Close" to shut down.
Steps
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Press ⊞ Win + S . This opens the Windows Search bar.
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Type cmd . A list of search results will appear.Advertisement
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Right-click Command Prompt . It's at the top of the list.
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Click Run as administrator . The command prompt will appear inside a terminal window.
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Type shutdown /r at the command prompt.
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Press ↵ Enter . A confirmation message will appear.
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