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The Restart Page
The Restart Page simulates reboot screens from vintage operating systems as a tribute to their design.
About The Restart Page
The Restart Page is a web page that simulates the reboot, restart, shut down, and stand-by screens of vintage operating systems. It is presented as a tribute to the design of those systems. The homepage describes it as a free rebooting experience with no stated limit on use. The site was created as a response to an invitation from OFFF to collaborate on a piece for its "Year Zero" 2011 concept. The homepage credits Soon in Tokyo for the creation and design, and rehabstudio in Belfast and London for the build.
The site is limited to desktop computers. The homepage states that it does not work on other devices and suggests using it while seated at a personal computer. A button lets visitors email themselves a reminder to return to the page.
Key features
- Simulated restart screen styled after vintage operating systems
- Simulated shut down and stand by screens
- Option to email yourself a reminder to revisit the page
- Homepage describes the rebooting experience as free and unlimited
Best for: People interested in the design history of vintage computer operating systems who use a desktop computer.
Good for
- Homepage describes the rebooting experience as free
- Recreates the look of restart and shut down screens from vintage operating systems
Watch out for
- Works only on desktop computers, according to the homepage
- Stated as a tribute and nostalgia piece rather than a tool with practical functions
The Restart Page at a glance
- Website
- therestartpage.com
- Category
- Lifestyle & Hobbies › Fun & Interesting Sites
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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The Restart Page FAQ
Does The Restart Page work on phones or tablets?
No. The homepage states that the site only works on desktop computers.
Can I get a reminder to come back to the site?
Yes. A button on the homepage lets you email yourself a reminder to revisit The Restart Page.
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