im not really good with this stuff:(
2006-07-03 19:38:35 · 11 answers · asked by daWgdoRk 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
it means turning off your pc from the main outlet other than closing down your pc properly? i think
that's right and turning it back on after a while.
2006-07-03 19:42:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hard reboot (also known as a cold reboot) is when power to a computer is cycled (turned off and then on) or a special reset signal to the processor is triggered (from a front panel switch of some sort). This restarts the computer without first performing any shut-down procedure. (With many operating systems, especially those using disk caches, after a hard reboot the filesystem may be in an "unclean" state, and an automatic scan of on-disk filesystem structures will be done before normal operation can begin.) It may be caused by power failure, be done by accident, or be done deliberately as a last resort to forcibly retrieve the system from a critical error or virus-inflicted DoS attack.
(en.wikipedia.org)
2006-07-03 19:42:50 · answer #2 · answered by Janro 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold Boot vs. Warm Boot
Cold boot, also known as hard boot, is the startup form a computer which was previously turned off.
Warm boot, also known as reboot, refers to resetting a computer that is already turned on.
Warm boot returns the computer to its initial state, and any data or programs in main memory are erased.
2006-07-03 19:46:41 · answer #3 · answered by serendipityntx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold boot or hard reboot means either starting a computer from an inactive (turned off) state or restarting a computer without first shutting down the operating system (usually by pulling the plug or by holding down the power or restart button)
2006-07-03 19:44:22 · answer #4 · answered by QWERTY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cold boot is when you completely shut down the computer, then re-start it. There is software that resides on chips on the motherboard that will load the very basic fundamental programs needed for the computer to function. It's called CMOS. Those programs come with the motherboard. A warm boot is when you re-start the operating system, windows, linux, mac os etc., but you don't re-start CMOS. Ctrl-Alt-Del will warm boot. Usually a warm boot will work, but sometimes your entire system needs a cold boot.
2006-07-03 19:46:02 · answer #5 · answered by The Bible (gives Hope) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The start-up of a computer from a powered-down, or off, state.
Also called a hard boot.
2006-07-03 19:43:26 · answer #6 · answered by Fromonetoanother 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shut down the computer (no restart) wait 20 seconds after all lights go off and hit the power button to start again.
This clears the memory from resident programs/viruses (not your hard disk) giving you clean, unfragmented memory.
2006-07-03 19:45:48 · answer #7 · answered by Don't look too close! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a cool boot means turn the machine on not just restarting it..
a warm boot is restarting the machine
eg the term comes from if the machine is turned off the parts cool or get cold.
2006-07-03 19:42:58 · answer #8 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Means, turn your computer off for about 30 seconds or more. This allows all the components to cool down, allows the RAM to fully clear and allows certain controls to reset properly.
2006-07-03 19:43:34 · answer #9 · answered by Corillan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold Boot Definition
2016-11-14 20:30:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋