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Checking Your Windows Restarts

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How often should you restart your Windows computer? Learn the quick steps to check your system's uptime using Task Manager.

I recommend restarting at least every 10 days. Once a week is fine. Here's how to check for your last restart.

Windows 11

  • CTRL-Shift-Esc
  • Select Yes
  • Select Performance
  • Check uptime at the bottom.

This is what the uptime display looks like.
Showing the uptime in Task Manager



Date: August 2026


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