Software / Patches Reboot messages
This article only applies to clients who have Maintenance Contracts. As part of our Patching policy, some users may see popup messages like the below images. After we patch/update or install software onto your device, sometimes a reboot it required. Not everyone wants or likes to reboot their device, in some situations a force reboot or reboot reminder is required. Rebooting your device can keep your computer running efficiently and can often speed up performance if you’ve been having issues. The combination of things such as flushing the RAM and clearing up temporary files and processes helps keep “computer cobwebs” from forming and as a result your PC can perform at peak speed.
There are certain issues which indicate a need to reboot and not doing so can cause longer-term problems. There are also times when you definitely should reboot to ensure things like software updates apply properly.
Here are some of the times rebooting can help you fix an emergent issue:
- If your computer feels hot
- If the fans inside your device are making excessive noise
- After a software or firmware update
- After you’ve installed new hardware
- You’re experiencing application crashes
- Things are freezing or taking longer then usual to respond
- A file or application won’t open
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