In this article, we will explore the topic of forced restart in the Windows environment. Restarting a computer is a common troubleshooting step, but sometimes the system may become unresponsive or frozen, making a normal restart impossible. In such cases, a forced restart is necessary to regain control of the system. We will discuss different methods to perform a forced restart on a Windows computer and provide step-by-step instructions on how to do it.

Examples:

1. Using the Keyboard Shortcut:

   • Press and hold the Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys simultaneously.
   • From the options menu that appears, select "Task Manager."
   • In the Task Manager window, click on the "Users" tab.
   • Locate the user account associated with the unresponsive system and select it.
   • Click on the "Logoff" button to force log off the user and restart the computer.

2. Using the Command Prompt:

   • Press the Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
   • Type "cmd" and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
   • In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:

     shutdown /r /f /t 0

   • The /r option indicates a restart, the /f option forces running applications to close, and the /t 0 option sets the time delay to zero seconds. This command will immediately force restart the computer.

3. Using the PowerShell:

   • Press the Win + X keys and select "Windows PowerShell (Admin)" from the menu.
   • In the PowerShell window, type the following command and press Enter:

     Restart-Computer -Force

   • The -Force parameter ensures a forced restart, closing all running applications without prompting for confirmation.