Do I need to be afraid of the "reboot system now" message?

With each successive generation, operating systems for electronic computing devices are becoming more user friendly to the end user. For example, those who happened to work with Windows of the third version remember very well that it was necessary not only to understand how the interaction with the graphical interface is going on , but also to be an expert on "MS-DOS" at the level of a confident user. Now all this is left in the past. However, it is worth acknowledging that some issues still arise.

"Scary" message

Almost all operating systems allow users to make certain adjustments to the functioning mechanisms, performing fine-tuning to their own needs. However, sometimes the user, after making a change and pressing the "Apply" button, sees a dialog box with the message "reboot system now", invoking a certain action. Since not everyone understands what exactly is being said, then the person's further actions depend on his mentality: to risk and press "Ok" or to secure himself by choosing cancellation.

The comedy of the situation is that if the message "reboot system now" is issued, then consent or refusal of a principal role does not play - the final result is the same, albeit with some reservations. It is about what this dialogue means, today we will talk.

Opening the English-Russian dictionary

If you use the program-translator and type "reboot system now", the translation will literally mean "restart the system now". In other words, if the user is given a system message with such words in English, then he must make a choice, and either agree with the process of immediate reboot of the operating system, or refuse. It's that simple.

Internationality of popular "windows"

The creator of the Windows operating system is the American company Microsoft. Each final version is delivered in various localizations (language packs), that is, you can download and install the operating system in Russian, Chinese, Japanese and other languages. The exception is made by some rarely used languages and adverbs. However, no one sets the task of translating all the messages that are provided in the original English-speaking Windows, so sometimes users see incomprehensible technical terms in English. For example, one can only guess what is said in the text on the famous "blue screens of death".

This approach with incomplete translation is fully justified: a complete reassembly of the program code takes time and unnecessary man-hour costs, and only the names and messages that are most often encountered during normal operation are localized. In other words, the "heart" of Windows is still American, and it should not be surprising if a person in a "fully" Russian-speaking system receives a message like "reboot system now".

Variants of application of changes

After adjusting any settings, the user must confirm them by clicking on the corresponding button of the graphical interface ("Apply" or "Ok" at once). As a result, there are three possible uses:

1. After clicking outside, nothing happens, but the new settings begin to work. For example, if you select "Properties - Additional System Settings - Environment Variables" for the "My Computer" shortcut and change paths, you do not need to reboot. The system will immediately start working with the new variables.
2. After applying the changes are visible immediately. So, changing the screen resolution in Windows last versions is instantaneous.
3. To use the new parameters, you need to reboot (that is, reboot system now).

Important feature

Typically, a reboot is required when adding any key files to the system or updating libraries. Previously, you had to reboot even after changing the resolution in Windows. We have already indicated that you should not be afraid of the "reboot system now" message. What to do next, depends on other applications. So, with a positive response in the dialog box, the computer forcibly closes all running applications and restarts the system. And if, for example, the user has opened pages in the browser, office programs or any other similar applications, the results of their work will be lost.

The solution is simple: when prompted to restart immediately, you should answer "No" and after the correct shutdown of all programs, restart the computer yourself. In the case where nothing important is launched, then you can safely answer "Yes" (OK).