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  2. Shutdown (computing) - Wikipedia

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    Turns off the computer. -r: Shuts down and reboots a computer. -m[\\ Computer Name] When shutting down a network computer, allows user to choose which computer to turn off. -t xx Timer before shut down occurs. By default it is set to 30 seconds. -c "message" Allows a message to be shown in the System Shutdown window. It can not be more than 127 ...

  3. Safe mode - Wikipedia

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    Windows 11 running in safe mode. Microsoft Windows' safe mode (for 7/Vista [1] /XP [2] /2000/ME/98/95 [citation needed]) is accessed by pressing the F8 key as the operating system boots. [3] Also, in a multi-boot environment with multiple versions of Windows installed side by side, the F8 key can be pressed at the OS selector prompt to get to ...

  4. Disable third-party firewall software - AOL Help

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    Using the Windows taskbar 1. On the Windows taskbar, next to the clock, right-click the Norton icon, and then click Disable Smart Firewall. Note: If you don't see the icon next to the clock, click the arrow next to the clock to reveal the hidden icons. 2. Click the Select the duration drop-down menu, and then click Until system restart. 3 ...

  5. Reset (computing) - Wikipedia

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    Many computers, especially older models, have user accessible "reset" buttons that assert the reset line to facilitate a system reboot in a way that cannot be trapped (i.e. prevented) by the operating system, or holding a combination of buttons on some mobile devices.

  6. System Mechanic Software | 30-Day Free* Trial | AOL Products

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    Download System Mechanic to help repair and speed up your slow PC. Try it free* for 30 days now. AOL.com. ... restarts, etc. Clean Up Your PC. In minutes, cleans up over 50 different types of junk ...

  7. Hibernation (computing) - Wikipedia

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    Windows Vista introduced a hybrid sleep feature, which saves the contents of memory to hard disk but instead of powering down, enters sleep mode. If the power is lost, the computer can resume as if hibernated. Windows 7 introduced compression to the hibernation file and set the default size to 75% of the total physical memory. [18]

  8. Fix problems reading or receiving AOL Mail

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    Temporarily disable your firewall and check whether or not you're able to connect to the internet. If your firewall software isn't on the list linked, you will need to contact your firewall software provider for additional info. Disable Protected Mode in Internet Explorer. Protected mode is enable by default and may interfere with AOL Mail.

  9. Reboot to restore software - Wikipedia

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    Deploying solutions based on reboot to restore technology allows users to define a system configuration as the desired state. The baseline is the point that is restored on reboot. Once the baseline is set, the reboot to restore software continues to restore that configuration every time the device restarts or switches on after a shutdown. [3]