How to Restart the Explorer Process in Windows 8
Usually when a new program is installed in Windows, have removed items from the context menu or just intend to refresh your personal computer, you should log out from your operating system and restart it. Though restarting a computer is not a tough task, in fact everyone is aware of the proper technique to do it, but restarting a computer by using the Task Manager in Windows 8 is a little different procedure. The process is time saving and quite useful.
A trouble free method to restart the windows explorer process in Windows 8, is explained in the following guide.
Instructions
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On the home screen of Windows 8 press Ctrl + Shift + Esc. This is a basic step which even the most basic user can do to get the Task Manager up.
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A small dialog box will open on the screen with the title Windows Task Manager. On the lower left side of the box click on the More Details.
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A window with the same title will open up, showing various tabs. Click on the Processes tab
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Drag your cursor in the lower right direction of the window and you will see the End Task button.
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To change the End task button into a Restart button then you will have to go into the Windows Explorer process.
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Drag your cursor towards the Restart button and click on it.
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Automatically the windows Explorer process will close and it will restart.
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In order to close the Windows Task Manager window, drag your cursor on the top left side and click File from the viewed options.
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A drop down menu will appear click on the Exit Task Manager.
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Although these steps are quite easy to understand for even the most basic users, you might face some difficulties. If you find yourself not being able to get this done properly then you should start again from the beginning of these instructions and take your time to make sure that do not skip any particular step. If you still have issues then go online and visit some websites or forums that deal with Windows 8. There are many different websites and forums that offer excellent advice, tricks and tips to beginner users of Windows 8. Make sure to take your time and check out the previous posts as your questions might have already been covered. You can also post your own query on a forum and wait for some further assistance by an experience Windows 8 user.
