How to Reboot a Gateway Laptop Without System Recovery

Rebooting a computer is a necessity. We hate to do it, but there is no way around it. With all of the software we install on our computer; the constant automatic updates that Microsoft, Norton and others perform; and just general glitches, the dreaded reboot is always waiting right around the corner. In most cases, simply logging out will suffice, but at other times, we must resort to the shutdown option. Here are a couple of ways to reboot your Gateway computer.

Instructions

1. Click the "Start" button in your taskbar. Select the right arrow in Vista or click on "Turn off computer" for other Windows operating systems. Select "Restart." This will reboot the computer. You can also choose "Shut Down" to shut the computer off. Sometimes, this is a better way to reboot. Shutting the computer off and waiting 45 seconds allows the capacitors to discharge and the memory to fully flush. This process allows for a cleaner boot.

2. Press the Control, Alt and Delete keys simultaneously, twice. The first time will bring up the Task Manager window, and the second will reboot the computer.

3. Press and hold the power button for about 3 to 5 seconds. The computer will shut down. Then turn the computer back on.

4. Disconnect the power cord. Do not go this route unless none of the other options works. Reconnect the power cord. Turn on the computer.