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Question

what function key can I use to reboot my pc from startup

Feb 16, 2016 12:11AM PST

Help with repairing my windows 10

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Re: key
Feb 16, 2016 12:21AM PST

That depends on the PC, All I can advise: check the user manual.

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Just last week I did this on my brother's Dell.
Feb 16, 2016 9:28AM PST

Here's the thing. It would NOT REBOOT from any key. It was stuck with a flashing underscore and the only way to reboot was with the power button. So there it is, there may be no other way other than the power button.