Force a shutdown and restart | Surface Pro
Overview
If your Surface stops responding, or hangs, use the following methods to force a shutdown, and then restart. Be aware, though, that whenever possible, you should shut down your Surface in the normal manner. See Surface power states for ways to do this normally.
- Hold the Power and Volume Up buttons.
- Slide to shutdown Windows.
- Press the Power button to start Windows.
Force a shutdown and restart | Surface Pro