Windows 11 will restart your PC, and you’ll be back in business in no time. On either screen, click the power icon in the lower-right corner, then select “Restart” in the small menu that pops up. RELATED: How to Update Windows 11 Use Ctrl+Alt+Delete or the Login ScreenĪnd finally, there’s also an easy way to restart from either the Ctrl+Alt+Delete menu (that appears when you press that key combination) or the login screen. In “Windows Update” settings, click “Check for Updates,” and if there are any available, you can install them and restart your PC by clicking “Restart Now.” Your PC will automatically install the updates and restart. If you have updates available and need to restart to install them, open Settings by pressing Windows+i, then select “Windows Update” in the sidebar. RELATED: How to Launch Windows Terminal at Startup on Windows 11 Update and Restart in Windows Update

When you see a warning message, click “Close.” Your PC will shut down and restart in 60 seconds. At the command prompt, type “shutdown -r” and hit Enter.

First, open Windows Terminal by searching “terminal” in Start, then clicking its app icon. There’s also a quick way to restart your PC if you have access to the Command Prompt or PowerShell. In the “Shut Down Windows” window that appears, use the drop-down menu to select “Restart.” Then click “OK.” Use the Command Line Click your desktop, then press Alt+F4 on your keyboard. RELATED: How to Access Windows 10's Hidden Power User Menu Press Alt+F4Īlternately, you can restart your machine with a special menu window that few people know about. When the menu appears, click “Shut down or sign out,” then select “Restart.” Your PC will restart immediately. To access it, press Windows+x on your keyboard or right-click the “Start” button.

You can also restart Windows 11 using the hidden power user menu. RELATED: Here's How Windows 11's New Start Menu Works Differently Right-Click the Start Menu In the menu that pops up, select “Restart.” Your PC will shut down and restart. When the Start menu opens, click the power button in the lower-right corner of the menu.

To get started, click the “Start” button in your taskbar. One of the quickest and most obvious ways to restart is by using the Start menu.

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