Many times when you perform a configuration change or install software, you are asked to restart Windows before changes will take effect. Most of the time, this means a full reboot of the system. You still can’t beat a full reboot, as this resets everything including the contents of your RAM. However, you can save time and get the job done by simply restarting Windows without restarting the hardware. With Windows 95/98, you can do so like so: Choose Shut Down from the Start Menu and hold down the Shift key while pressing OK in the Shut Down box until the “Now Restarting Windows” appears on the screen. Then release the shift key.