Windows Reboot Query
Most of the times we confront a situation when a simple instant message like Yahoo Messenger or a download helper like GetRight also forces us to make a system reboot. The following are the interesting queries that haunt every Windows user?
- Why does a system reboot necessary?
- What does this application has to do with rebooting my Windows?
I came across this interesting tool called WhyReboot.exe which is a freeware and seems to be really helpful. It enlists all the files that are pending updation on reboot. I think this should be an essential tool for any Windows desktop and I would rather call it a valuable diagnostic tool against a lot of spyware and malaware from playing pranks with our Windows desktops.
Check out WhyReboot.
I would like to mention a couple of Microsoft Support KB URLs that explain about the internals. The following are them:
- How To Move Files That Are Currently in Use
- How to replace in-use files at Windows restart
- How to Replace In-Use Windows NT System Files
- How to replace currently locked files with Inuse.exe
Check out the indepth and comprehensive analysis of the situation at Exodus website.