Restart the computer using an appropriate routine.

To restart your computer

 

• Never just switch off your Windows based computer.

• Click on the Start icon.

• Click on the Turn Off Computer button.

• Click on the Restart button.

NOTE: Sometimes your computer will crash due to 'bugs' in the software.

This crash may freeze the computer and not allow you to use the computer or mouse. If your computer appears frozen, leave it for a few minutes and see if it un-freezes itself. If the computer remains frozen, then you may have no option but to switch off and restart your computer.

 
If you work within a large organisation, check with your technical support department before restarting a frozen computer, as switching off a computer without properly closing it down could result in the loss of data!