How to Turn on a Windows PC

Some people are very new to computers, and don't know how to turn them on and vice versa. With the help of this article, you'll learn it quickly.

Steps

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    Turn it on by pressing the power button.
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    Wait for the computer to start up.
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    If you have multiple user accounts, select one.
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    Log on. If you have a password, type it.
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    Do whatever you want, but be careful when surfing the internet.
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    To turn it off, click Start, and click the Shut Down button.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I turn on my computer?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Press the power button and follow the steps in this article.
  • Question
    What if my keyboard doesn't have power button?
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    Community Answer
    Look for a power button on the PC itself. Sometimes the keyboard doesn't have a power button but the PC does.
  • Question
    Do I need to make password or I can just put anything in the password?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    If your computer is a newer model, the password for your Windows PC is the same as the password you used to create a Microsoft account online. If it is an older model, the password is one you put in when you set up the computer.
  • Question
    Does how hard I press the button constitute how hard the computer turns on?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    No, it doesn't have any effect on how the computer turns on.
  • Question
    My power is out and I don't have any way to entertain myself besides my desktop. How do I turn it on in that situation?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You cannot turn on your desktop if the power is out. Most desktops do not have batteries to make it run without power.

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Updated: September 20, 2019
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Categories: Windows
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