answersLogoWhite

0

No. A "shutdown" usually powers the computer off or halts the processor operation, but performs no further action. A "restart" first shuts down the operating system and may temporarily power off the computer, but will then turn it back on again starting with the BIOS POST procedure.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Why does your computer restart about 2-3 hours after you have shut it down?

It dosen't...


Why don't the windows open?

either your computer has froze. restart ur computer or hold down CTRL.


What is the restart button on a mac?

If you mean to restart the computer (when it might be frozen, or to shut down quickly), you press and hold the power button for 5-10 seconds. The computer will shut down. [NOTE: DO NOT DO THIS ON A REGULAR BASIS AS IT IS BAD FOR YOUR COMPUTER]


How do you restart a lap top computer?

Restarting a laptop computer is just like restarting a desktop computer. If you are on a windows computer you go to the start button in the lower left hand connor of your screen. Click on the start button. Click shut down computer when it bring up a box that gives you may options like shut down, restart or log off. Click the restart button. If your on a mac computer, go to the top left hand connor, click the apple picture than click restart. If your on a Linux computer go to the top right hand connor and click the power button, then click restart.


How do you unfreeze i tunes on your computer if it freezes up?

I would try this first. Close everything and shut down the computer and unplug it. Then plug it in and restart the computer.


What type of boot occurs when the computer is already on and you restart it without turning off the computer?

If you restart it in the menu with the mouse or keyboard then it's a "Soft" or normal reboot. If you have to restart with the power button (or restart button on older Macs) on the side of computer case then its a "Hard" reboot.


What is the use of reset option of slides submenu?

reset is to mainly shut down or restart your computer.


What is the use of 'Reset' option of 'Slides' submenu?

reset is to mainly shut down or restart your computer.


What is use of reset option of slides submenu?

reset is to mainly shut down or restart your computer.


Why might you restart your computer rather than fully shutting down?

you would restart your computer to install updates or return your computer to a fresh state when you have been running a lot of prgrams that would still be running in the background even after closeing them


How do you reboot a conputer?

Rebooting is the process of shutting down and restarting your computer again. All you have to do is click the Start button / pearl, and select "Shut down." You will be prompted with a list of power options, including Shut down (turn the power off) and Restart (momentarily turns computer off and then back on). To reboot, simply select the Restart option.


Why won't a keyboard type?

I don't know, but if you shut down your computer then restart it the keyboard will usually work then:)