This post describes the steps to restart a PC running Ubuntu Linux.
There are multiple ways to restart a PC with Ubuntu Linux, and all of them work well. Some work well in certain situations, but they all accomplish the same goal: to restart Ubuntu Linux.
For example, if your PC running Ubuntu Linux is stuck and not responding to keyboard or mouse commands, simply pressing the power button to shut down won’t hurt in many cases.
You can then press the power button again to start your Ubuntu Linux machine. This is also considered a restart, even though not your usual restart process.
This behavior can be changed in the Settings app in Ubuntu Linux.
So, whatever method you use to restart Ubuntu Linux, you’ll want to pick a restart method that works best for you. Oh, unless, in extreme cases, shutting down your PC using the power button and then starting back up is not recommended.
How to restart Ubuntu Linux from the system menu
The standard and common way to restart a PC running Ubuntu Linux are using the system menu. The system menu is in the top-right corner of the top bar.
To restart in Ubuntu Linux, click the top-right of the system menu, then select the Power Off / Log Out on the context menu to expand.
Select the Restart command as highlighted below on the expanded system menu for Power Off / Log Out.
Next, click the Restart button to restart your Ubuntu Linux PC.
Restart Ubuntu Linux from the command line
If you prefer to use the Ubuntu Linux command line, open it by pressing the CTRL + ALT + T on your keyboard and run the commands below to restart your PC.
sudo shutdown -r now
If you want to schedule a restart at a specific time, use the 24-hour time format and specify the time with the shutdown command.
Example: restart at 5:00 PM
sudo shutdown -r 17:00
You can also specify the wait time before shutting down. For example, to restart in 15 minutes, use the command options below:
sudo shutdown -r +15
Restart Ubuntu Linux using the PC Power button
If all the restart methods above fail, hold the power button for up to 20 seconds to shut down your PC. Then press again to turn on your PC. If that also fails, pull the power plug from the wall (LOL).
Hopefully, these restart methods will help you get your computer restarted.
Conclusion:
This post showed you how to restart Ubuntu Linux PC. If you find any error above or have something to share, please use the comment form below to report.
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