How to Reboot a Lenovo Laptop in Windows
The steps below explain the best way to reboot a Lenovo laptop. It will initiate a Windows Update if one is available, finish the installation of software, and properly close any open applications. However, this method will not work if a full-screen application, or Windows itself, is frozen. The other methods in this guide may help if that’s the case. Windows will close all open applications and restart. This process can take several moments. The Lenovo laptop may fail to reboot if open applications include unsaved data. You will see a screen listing the application that needs to be closed before the laptop can reboot. Close all open applications and try again.
How to Reboot a Lenovo Laptop With Control+Alt+Delete
The Windows Start menu is the most common way to restart Windows, but it won’t work if an application is frozen and blocking the Windows desktop. This method can resolve the problem. Windows will close all open applications and restart. It can result in the loss of unsaved data, so it’s best to save any files you have open, if possible.
How to Manually Reboot a Lenovo Laptop
You can manually reboot a Lenovo laptop by pressing and holding the power button for several seconds. The location of the power button will vary. Most Lenovo laptops place the power button above the keyboard, while Lenovo 2-in-1 devices place the power button on the 2-in-1’s right or left flank. The laptop will turn off. Press the power button again to turn the computer back on. A manual reboot is not ideal because it will close all applications. It can result in the loss of unsaved data. Still, it may be your only option if the Lenovo laptop has crashed or is frozen.
Still Having Trouble? Try a Factory Reset
Rebooting a Lenovo laptop will often resolve issues such as frozen software and is essential for installing new applications, but more severe problems may require a factory reset. A factory reset will return the laptop to a like-new software configuration. It will also erase data from the Lenovo laptop. Our guide on factory resetting a Lenovo laptop describes the process in detail.
