Re: How do I Restart Windows XP Without Restarting the Computer?

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Moonbarker Osbourne wrote:
You know how sometimes after updating or installing a program,
there is a need to restart?

According to what I'm told, it's really only Windows that needs to
be restarted, not DOS. Restarting just Windows is faster than a
total restart.

That would be true - if DOS existed under Windows (XP, etc) anymore. It
doesn't. Windows XP does not run on top of DOS.

When I try to follow the instrctions from Microsoft seen below,
nothing happens. I click "Start" and select "Turn off computer."
The "Turn off computer" box appears. I hold down the "Shift" key,
which I noticed causes "Stand By" to change to "Hibernate." While
holding the "Shift" key, I click "Restart." But instead of what's
supposed to happen happening, the "Turn off computer" box
dissappears as if I clicked "Cancel" and nothing happens. What's
wrong?

From
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/143272

To restart Windows without restarting your computer, follow these
steps:

Click Start, and then click Shut Down.

Press and hold down the SHIFT key while you click Restart The
Computer, and then click Yes.

As soon as the screen clears, release the SHIFT key.

NOTE: If you hold the SHIFT key too long, Windows restarts in Safe
mode.

APPLIES TO
Microsoft Windows 95

Yes - Windows 95 ran on top of DOS.
Old-school. No longer valid. A reboot now is rebooting everything.

If it is taking more than a few minutes - you either just did a lot of
updates OR your computer is inadequate for your needs and you should spend
the $199-$19,999 for one that would better fit your needs.

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
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