With each successive generation, operating systems for electronic computing devices are becoming more end-user friendly. 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 takes place, but also to be an expert in MS-DOS at the level of a confident user. Now all this is in the past. However, it is worth recognizing that some questions still arise.
"Scary" message
Almost all operating systems allow users to make certain adjustments to the functioning mechanisms, fine-tuning to suit their needs. However, sometimes the user, after making a change and clicking the "Apply" button, sees a dialog box with the message "reboot system now", calling for a certain action. Since not everyone understands what exactly is being said, the person’s further actions depend on his mentality: take a chance and click “OK” or protect yourself by choosing cancel.
The comic of the situation is that if a message is issued“reboot system now”, then consent or refusal does not play a fundamental role - the end result is the same, albeit with some reservations. It is about what this dialogue means that we will talk today.
Opening the English-Russian Dictionary
If you use a translation program and type "reboot system now", the translation literally means "reboot system now". In other words, if the user is given a system message with such words in English, then he is required to make a choice and either agree to the process of immediately rebooting 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 comes 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 some rarely used languages and dialects. However, no one sets the task of translating all the messages that are provided in the original English-language Windows, so sometimes users see incomprehensible technical terms in English. For example, one can only guess what the text on the famous "blue screens of death" says.
This approach with incomplete translation is quite justified: a complete sorting of the program code requires time and unnecessary man-hours, and in this way only those titles and messages with which most oftenencountered in the course of normal operation. In other words, the "heart" of Windows is still American, and one should not be surprised if a person receives a message like "reboot system now" in a "completely" Russian-language system.
Options for applying changes
After adjusting any settings, the user must confirm them by clicking on the appropriate button of the graphical interface ("Apply" or immediately "OK"). As a result, three applications are possible:
- After pressing, nothing happens outwardly, but the new settings start working. For example, if you select "Properties - Advanced System Settings - Environment Variables" for the "My Computer" shortcut and change the paths, then a reboot is not required. The system will immediately start working with the new variables.
- After applying, the changes are visible immediately. So, changing the screen resolution in the latest versions of Windows happens instantly.
- A reboot is required to use the new settings (that is, reboot system now).
Important feature
Usually a reboot is required when adding any key files to the system or updating libraries. Previously, I 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, if you answer yes in the dialog box, the computer will forcibly close allrunning applications and restart the system. And if, for example, the user had pages open in the browser, office programs or any other similar applications, then the results of their work will be lost.
The solution is simple: when asked about an immediate restart, you need to answer “No” and after the correct shutdown of all programs, restart the computer yourself. In the case when nothing important is running, then you can safely answer “Yes” (OK).
