The laptop hangs and does not work: what to do, how to turn off the hung laptop? How to restart the laptop with keys if it hung and does not even turn off forcibly?

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Sep 27, 2017

An article about the options for restarting the laptop versions of Windows 7, 8, 10, Lenovo, Asus, Samsung.

In this article, we will try to help the laptop user in the following cases:

  • when the laptop freezes when turned on, at the shutdown stage, during operation
  • in the case of stopping the work of a computer mouse, keyboard, touchpad.

Consider the actions to eliminate these problems for the version Windows 7.8.10, devices Lenovo, Asus, Samsung.

General information

Restarting the device is required not only with freezing, but also to download work programs, installing a new software service. Consider the options for how to do it.A simple way to reinstall the laptop of any series: Lenovo, Asus, Samsung can be made using a starting menu. However, for different versions Windows There are nuances.

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The main keys of the starting menu: “Start”, “Turning”, “Reload” (indicated by red)

Scheme for Windows 7:

  • having involved the mouse, press the key "Start" (below, left).
  • click on the arrow near the option "Completion of work."
  • in the window that opens, we celebrate the option "Reboot"We activate it.
  • reboot the version is carried out.
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Scheme for Windows 7: Starting, Management Panel, Work Panel, Work Panel

Scheme for Windows 8:

  • we will draw a mouse with a cursor to the top on the right side of the laptop screen, opening the menu.
  • we find the option "Options" (gear icon).
  • we activate by pressing.
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We open the option "Parameters"

  • press the key "Turning off."
  • we find the option "Reboot"We activate it.

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Scheme for Windows 10:

  • enter the starting menu.
  • on the panel that appears, select the option "Completion of work."
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Selection of the option "Completion of work"

  • in the menu opened, click the key "Reload."
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Selection of the Options "Reload"

Note: The laptop restarting within a minute. In exceptional cases, you can try the option of turning off the device from the power, then, repeated inclusion. The action leads to system errors, so you should not abuse this way.Scheme for Windows 10, different variants:
Let us consider in more detail different options for rebooting the version of the version 10:

  • using a key "Start" (see actions above).
  • using keys Win+X.
  • using a combination Alt + F4.
  • with the help of code Shutdown.
  • using the utility.

How to use the key "Start" To restart the device, we described above.
Using the keys Win+X:

  • press the above keys, at the same time.
  • we enter the menu.
  • choose options: get out of the system, complete the work or restart.
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Select options: get out of the system, complete the work or restart

Using buttons Alt + F4:

  • click this combination, the menu opens.
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Pressing the Alt + F4 keys, open the menu

  • according to the menu, we also select the required option.
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After activating the “Completion of Work” key, select the “Reload” option, click “Okay”

The use of code Shutdown For rebooting, it is possible as follows:

  • we activate the option "Perform."
  • we collect a combination win+ R, entering the code shutdown /s.
  • press the key "OK", Confirming the work done.
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We activate the “execute” key, enter the code, confirm

Installation of the appropriate utility will also cope with the restart:

  • enter the option "Perform."
  • we collect a combination win+ R, entering the code slidetoshutdown.exe.
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We activate the “execute” key, enter another code, confirm

  • confirm the work done "OK".
  • we view the information on the screen "Pass your finger to complete the work or reboot."
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We perform the action indicated on the screen: "Spend your finger to complete the work or reboot"

In some cases, the following components of the laptop refuse to work: mouse, touchpad And herself keyboard. How to solve the problem, we will describe below.

Reinstalling when hanging the touchpad

Scheme of actions:

  • touchpad, sensitive device. Check it for pollution, clean the touchpad using a soaped piece of cotton wool, wipe it with a moisturized cloth, let it dry.
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The touchpad on the laptop is subject to cleaning

  • check sensitivity parameters (for Lenovo, Asus, Samsung).
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Sensitivity parameters using an asus laptop example

  • check the work programs for the touchpad.
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Checking the drivers touchpad

  • check the keyboard connection. Connection is possible under the action of keys FN And any of F1-F12.
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Check the keyboard connection by pressing the specified keys

  • click the touchpad on the inclusion key.
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Tachpad

  • disconnect the computer mouse, the action will lead the keyboard on.
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Disconnect the mouse, the keyboard will work

Reinstalling when the mouse freezes

The reasons for the mouse freezing:

  • viral infection of the device. The solution, put the antivirus program, remove malicious systems.
  • pollution of the ball ball under the mouse. Solution: remove the ball, clean, insert it back.
  • pollution of the optical drive of the mouse. Solution: Clean the recess where the light diode is located, dismantling the mouse, then collecting it again.
  • pollution of the device Kesh. Solution: Clean the laptop from Kesh.
  • damage to the mouse. Solution: buying a new element.

Reinstalling when hanging the keyboard

For a laptop of any manufacturer Lenovo, Asus, Samsung, the keyboard may stop working.
Reasons and solutions:

  • breakfast of the touchpad, USB ports. We take it for repairs or buy a new keyboard.
  • if part of the keys does not work. Solution: Click the keys Nulk and fN, the problem will be eliminated.
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Nulk and FN keys on a laptop

  • viral infection of the device. Solution: you have to restore the system Windows in a standard way or using the option "Task Manager".
  • keyboard pollution. Solution: removing the keyboard, cleaning with alcohol solution, soap solution, drying. The best option: cleansing with a special air spray.
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Remove the keyboard before cleaning

  • if the battery is discharged, the message pops up on the laptop: “Low charge. Connect the charger ". Connect the laptop to the electrical network.

Reloading when the laptop is completely freezing

There are times when the device freezes tightly. What to do?We'll have to use the forced version of the reinstall. Press the key responsible for turning off, hold in this state for a few seconds. The laptop will turn off. As an option, you can remove the battery device, turn off the network. The action is not a reboot, but this is a chance to restore work. There is a risk, data may not be saved.

In some cases, it is not a complete shutdown, but a combination of three keys ctrl+Alt+Del. After pressing the menu appears "Leave the system", then the system is updated in automatic mode. This option is more competent.

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Ctrl+Alt+Del keys on the laptop keyboard

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Menu "get out of the system", then the system is updated in automatic mode

We examined the options for reinstalling a laptop of different versions suitable for devices Lenovo, Asus, Samsung.
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