KB-011How to power-cycle a Windows 10 or 11 computer Print

To power-cycle a Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer, follow these steps:  

1. Click the Start button or press the Windows key on your keyboard. 
   
   
2. Click the Power button in the Start menu. 
   
   
3. Hold down the Shift key while clicking the Restart option. This will open the Advanced Startup Options menu. 
   
   
4. Select the Troubleshoot option. 
   
   
5. Select the Advanced options option. 
   
   
6. Select the Startup Settings option. 
   
   
7. Click the Restart button. 
   
   
8. Press the 4 or F4 key on your keyboard to initiate a safe mode shutdown. 
   
   
9. Press the power button on your computer to turn it off. 
   
   
10. Wait for a few seconds before turning your computer back on. 

You can also power-cycle a Windows computer by holding down the power button for a few seconds and then turning the computer off and on again.