Does your PC computer need to be rebooted? The science of proper computer reboot is not that easy - you don't just press the power button to turn off your laptop.

To reboot your computer the correct way - and to avoid serious OS errors and registry problems that could cause longer-term problems, read this article. I'll provide 5 steps to properly rebooting any PC or Mac computer without damages to the OS.

Sometimes even a slow computer needs rebooting to speed it up!

Step 1. Close and retain programs

If your computer isn't completely frozen, make sure to close all programs. When computers restart, they delete short-term memory. This means that any Microsoft Excel worksheet that you were working on will be deleted unless you SAVE IT NOW.

Step 2. Make sure there are no processes still running

If there are running processes like a hard drive defragment or iTunes is burning a CD for you in the CD drive, these scripts could be ended and cause serious damage to both the software program itself as well as any files associated with them.

Step 3. Do a "soft computer reboot" through the Start Menu

I'm talking just to Windows laptop and desktop users now, but the same process would apply to Apple Macbook users as well. Find the Start Menu Shutdown, and click "Restart".

Step 4. If that doesn't work at all, do a "hard computer reboot"

This is when all else fails and a soft reboot "Restart" isn't working. Find your power button, and hold it down. Do not let go! That's important - hold it down until your entire processor shuts off (usually in 5 seconds).

Your computer has been made to power down manually - what's known as a hard computer reboot. This will cause data loss and in the wrong circumstances, corrupt software and OS files.

Step 5. Once your computer has restarted/rebooted

Do a check of key software that load at start. These will be the first to get fucked up during rebooting steps. Remember, proper rebooting eliminates the requirement to purchase expensive computer repair parts!

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