The Hidden Lifesaver in Windows: How Emergency Restart Can Save Your Day
When your Windows PC locks up and nothing responds, there's a little-known feature that can force a clean reboot without pulling the plug. Here's how to use Emergency Restart and why it matters.
By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor
August 13, 2025
You’re deep into a project.
Then, out of nowhere, your system stops responding.
No mouse movement. No keyboard input. Just a frozen screen and rising panic.
Here's a Cool Tip: Windows Emergency Restart.