The notion of reset refers to restarting.
Reset is an English term that is not part of the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ). In our language, the concept can be replaced by restart (start again).
Despite the existence of words in Spanish that can replace reset, the notion is frequently used in the field of computing and technology . For example: “Once the system update is finished, press the reset button” , “Every time the game crashes, you must press reset to restart it” , “How do I reset this machine?” ” .
reset button
It is common for the idea of reset to be used to refer to the return of the original conditions of a system . Take the case of a computer (computer). When we turn on the computer, the operating system starts with a certain configuration. If after executing various tasks we want to return to the initial state, we can turn the computer off and on again or simply press the reset key to restart the machine.
In this sense, the reset button is usually used when a computer freezes, crashes, or crashes. If a program fails and causes the computer to become unresponsive, you can press reset to restart the computer.
Computers usually include a reset button.
The role of the BIOS
Although it is normal for computers to have a button to execute the reset function, not all have it, and to compensate for its absence it is possible to configure the power button from the BIOS , indicating that it behaves in different ways depending on the time the user holds it down.
The BIOS ( Basic Input/Output System , which can be translated as basic input and output system ), for its part, is an interface that we can access when we turn on the computer, before entering the operating system, to consult the components installed on the computer and make various modifications to the general configuration, such as the minimum fan speed or the order in which the disks should be started .
When a reset is performed on the computer, it is important to note that all jobs that have not been properly saved on the hard drive or some other non-volatile data storage medium are lost , since until then they are in RAM memory. , which is volatile. For this reason, it is not recommended to use this procedure unless there is no other way to resolve an error; For example, even if a program stops responding and negatively affects the fluidity of the system, it is normal that we can access a task manager that allows us to force it to close.
Reset on consoles and phones
Video game consoles also generally include a reset button. This key is very useful when a game freezes and stops responding to user commands.
On the other hand, the notion of reset can also refer to returning a device to the factory configuration, the one it had when the consumer bought it. This is possible, for example, with mobile phones (also called cell phones ), which also offer the possibility of a simple restart similar to that of computers, which consists of turning the equipment off and on.
When is it necessary to return a mobile phone to factory settings? In reality, there are several reasons, one of them being the simple desire to drastically clean the system , without having to uninstall the programs one by one, delete the contacts stored on the computer manually and correct any anomaly that has affected performance. However, it is recommended to take advantage of this feature when your phone is not working properly and there is a possibility of virus infection or malware residue. On the other hand, the reset is ideal for leaving a device ready for resale.