Boot
1. Alternatively referred to as boot up, booting is the process of powering on a computer and getting into the operating system. During the boot process, the computer will perform a self-diagnostic, also known as a POST and load necessary drivers and programs that help the computer and devices communicate.
- POST troubleshooting steps to follow if your computer is not booting.
- What steps to take if your computer boots slow.
2. See the kick definition for additional information about what it means to get boot or booted from chat.
Also see: Boot code, Bootstrap loader, Boot sequence, Chat definitions, Cold boot, Initialize, IPL, POST, Reboot, Shutdown, Splash screen