In most cases, theWindows 10 Fast Startup featurecontrols the punch in of reboot the computer performs.
The instructions in this article apply to Windows 10.
Try these alternative options before getting frustrated and holding down the power button.
A restart flushes the memory and refreshes the Windows kernel as if the computer had been power cycled.
Try a specific key combination.
On the keyboard, press and holdShiftwhile pressingPower>Shut downon the Start menu or the lock screen.
This approach bypasses the Fast Startup feature and brings the system to a powered-off status.
Use the shutdown command.
On most operating systems, the command line is a more direct way of interacting with the underlying functionality.
So, when you need Windows to listen, the command line is a great way to do that.
launch the Windows Troubleshooter.
In theStartmenu, typetroubleshoot, then selectTroubleshoot(system options) from the search results.
In theTroubleshootwindow, underFind and fix other problems, selectPower>spin up the troubleshooter.
Allow the Troubleshooter to run, then selectClose.
These processes do not allow Windows the opportunity to write temp files to disk.
This increases the odds of corrupting an important system file or losing your work.
