How Do You Reboot Windows XP Professional?
You may need to reboot your Windows XP Professional computer if you are having system problems, such as freezing and program crashes, or if you are installing a program that prompts you to reboot after completing the installation. You may also reboot your computer if you want to use Safe Mode–a troubleshooting area of Windows used for repairing system problems. Rebooting your computer normally or in Safe Mode is an easy task. Close all open programs. Press “Ctrl,” “Alt” and “Delete” together if one of the programs freezes and refuses to close. This launches the task manager. Click “Processes.” Scroll down, then click the process belonging to the program you want to close and click “End Process.” Close the task manager. Click the Windows “Start” menu and click “Shutdown.” Click “Restart” in the drop-down list of the “Shut Down Windows” dialog box. Windows reboots normally. Press “F8” repeatedly before the Windows logo appears if you want to start Windows XP in Safe Mode. This launches
