Boot
N/A
启动
Boot · N/A · 启动 · boot · boot process · startup · cold boot · Operating Systems · startup · firmware · osOperating Systemsboot process startup cold boot/boot/
Also known as: boot process, startup, cold boot
Last updated August 8, 2026
Definition
Booting is the startup sequence that loads firmware, finds an operating system, and brings the computer to a usable state.
Real-World Example
Pressing the power button starts the boot process: POST checks, bootloader, then the OS login screen.
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