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Why a Reboot is Like a Magic Wand for Your PC

b2ap3_thumbnail_power_of_a_reboot_400.jpgHave you ever called tech support only to be answered with this generic response: “Have you tried turning it off and on again?” More often than not, a simple reboot can resolve many issues with a computer. However, you still need to be cautious of more serious issues that a reboot won't fix. Here’s how a PC reboot works, and why it’s such an effective tool for resolving PC troubles.

What Happens When You Reboot
We all know that restarting your PC is capable of resolving a shocking number of issues, but why is this the case? According to HowToGeek, one of the biggest reasons for a failure within the Windows operating system is because it ran into some bad code somewhere; by bad, we mean code that isn’t capable of being processed for whatever reason, be it due to a failing driver, a hardware issue, or something simply just went wrong. When this code can’t be processed, we get what’s known as “the blue screen of death.”

Sometimes you might notice your computer getting sluggish or unstable as you use it, as opposed to an earth-shattering hard stop like a blue screen or error. Restarting your PC can help resolve this as well.

By restarting the computer, you give the operating system another chance to process the code properly. Hopefully, it resolves the problem, allowing you to continue using the PC without incident. The same can be said for most any time you’re experiencing poor computer performance. Restarting the PC gives you the opportunity to start fresh, so it can move forward with minimal complications.

Common Problems Solved by Rebooting
If you’re ever wondering whether or not you should reboot your computer to resolve a problem, you should know that it’s one of the more immediate and simple ways to do so. It doesn’t take much effort to reboot, and it’s often a solid option to fix issues, like these three common ones:

  • Is Windows being slow? If Windows is running slowly, there’s a good chance that there’s a program using up all of your computer’s resources. While you could just open the task manager and find the program that’s causing the trouble, rebooting will likely resolve it without you needing to experiment.
  • Are programs eating up memory? Some programs, like Mozilla Firefox, are notorious for causing memory leaks, which can slow down your computer and make it difficult to get things done. When you restart your computer, you’ll have a fresh start.
  • Are you having Internet or network problems? This applies to any computing hardware that you use; if it’s not working properly, try restarting it. If your router or modem is having issues, try unplugging it and plugging it back in. A hard reset like this can be a simple fix to an otherwise complicated issue.

Chances are, if you’ve called your computer manufacturer’s tech support, you’ve probably been asked if you’ve tried turning it off and then back on again, but as repetitive as it sounds, sometimes it might do the trick.

If you are still experiencing issues, be sure to contact the friendly, professional IT experts at Evolve IT, at (518) 203-2110. For more great tips, subscribe to our blog.

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