To start up. Most computers contain a system operating program that they read out of memory and operate from after power up or restart. The process of reading and running that program is called boot up.
To load an operating system into the computer's RAM (Random Access Memory).
The term describing the series of steps that takes place when you turn on the computer. In the BOOT process, the operating system (DOS for example), is loaded into the computer's internal memory (RAM).
When a computer boots up, it load it's operating system. When the operating system is loaded it's ready for use. Sometimes you'll see an instruction to reboot the operating system. This simply means to restart your computer. In Windows you can reboot your computer using Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
To switch on the PC and allow it to load the Operating System
Loading the system into memory from disk.
The time from power on to user start (the start of user init).
Loading operating system software into memory to start up a computer. Also called starting up.
The process of starting the operating system (UNIX).
You do this when you start up your computer by turning on the power.
When a computer is first turned on, it goes through a self test procedure and then loads software that allows it to control disk drives, etc. This process is called the boot up. Re-booting is turning off the computer, and then turning it back on.
The process of turning on the computer, which includes a number of functions that are performed automatically every time the power switch is turned on.
To start a computer. Inspired by the phrase, "pull oneself up by one's boot straps."
