Is it hard reset dangerous for your PC?

Hello

Just a small question, is hard reset your computer (holding the power button until it stops) dangerous for the PC. I have to do several times whenever my PC freezes and I have no other choice, but to the hard reset. If it is harmful, is there a way I can restart my PC safely, instead of hard reset?

Thank you

You will get conflicting information here, so you will need to do your own research and come to your own conclusion.  The story is that in computers having the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), which includes your window 7 PC using the power supply switch is not very likely to have negative consequences.  Such was not the case in the PC and versions prior Windows, especially pre - XP DOS - based versions.   There are two reasons that there is a pause before the stop when you press the power switch.  We need to prevent inadvertently stop the PC by pressing the switch accidentally, and the other is to allow Windows to suspend read/write operations before closing.

I would follow the advice of ThrashZone and solve the problem of Windows normally stops, then you will not have to worry at all.

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