artist Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 Now this is probably elimentary to almost everybody - but I didn't know..............After installing software or hardware you usually need to restart your PC. This doesn't mean you have to turn it off and on again. Click on Start Menu, then on shutdown. Choose restart then hold down the 'shift' key and click OK.Your PC will simply start Windows - much faster than a full shut down.Taken from the tips in Computer Active.PS I DO normally click on restart - this was a lot quicker though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grim Reaper Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 most programs automatically restart for you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 Choose restart then hold down the 'shift' key and click OK.Your PC will simply start Windows - much faster than a full shut down.Nice one, artist. I get fed up watching AVG do it's thang. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artist Posted November 25, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 most programs automatically restart for you.....That's true - but it takes forever! - ......or seems to. This was much faster. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spikeychris Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 It's a good way of re-starting Windows without restarting the machine, it bypasses the BIOS reboot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 Thanks for that - I'm certain it will come in useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 Good one for faster dial-up connectionYou may be able to reduce the time it takes to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Go to the Dial-Up Networking connection that you use, right-click and select Properties, and then on the Server Types tab, clear the check boxes for Log on to Network, NetBEUI, and IPX/SPX Compatible Protocol. Then verify that you can still connect.Most ISPs don’t use this setting, and it can take up to 60 seconds to time out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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