How to Reboot from Command Prompt on Windows

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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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  1. This opens the Windows Search bar.
  2. A list of search results will appear. [1]
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  3. It's at the top of the list. [2]
  4. The command prompt will appear inside a terminal window. [3]
  5. [4]
  6. A confirmation message will appear.
  7. Windows will now shut down and restart .
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/how-to-run-cmd-or-powershell-as-administrator-no-right-clicks-required
      2. ↑ https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=18026&printable=y
      3. ↑ https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=18026&printable=y
      4. ↑ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/shutdown

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