The computer helper: Restarting your PC

Washington, April 17: With each new version of Windows, Microsoft promises that you'll have to restart your computer less often. But that promise never seems to materialise. Restarting a Windows PC is not only a dreaded task - thanks to the amount of time required to load Windows - but always seems to be required when you least desire it.
What's behind all of this restart madness, anyway, and is there a way to cut down on the number of times you need to restart? Read on for some answers.
Q: Why does Windows ask me to restart my computer after I install some programmes but not others?
A: Typically, the reason you're asked to restart your computer after you install a programme is because the programme you installed requires some file or driver that is loaded automatically when you start Windows. Or it's possible that a programme changes a setting in Windows that necessitates restarting your PC.
Keep in mind that a programme will usually seek your permission before restarting Windows. If offered the opportunity to 'restart later,' choose that, and see whether the programme you just installed programme will run without restarting.
Often it will, as the component that requires a restart of the PC may not actually have anything to do with the running of the application - it could be a scheduling utility that runs in the background, for instance.
Also, if you ever find yourself installing several applications at once, as when you first set up a computer, save any restarts until after everything is installed.
Q: What happens if I do not restart the computer when asked?
A: Generally nothing. If you choose not to restart your PC after being asked to do so, the component or application that was just installed may not work properly or at all. But there are very few installations that absolutely require a restart of your PC in order for the computer to run properly.

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