cold boot

verb, noun — 2 senses

cold boot

verb
1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences To reboot a computer by turning it off and on.

cold boot

noun
1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences The act of rebooting a computer by turning it off and on.

Derived terms
cold boot attack
Related terms
power-cycle
Coordinate terms
warm boot

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