Restart Windows Without Restarting the Computer

To restart Windows without
restarting your computer,
follow these steps. .
1. Click Start, and then click
Shut Down.
2. Press and hold down the SHIFT
key while you click
Restart The Computer, and then
click Yes.
3. As soon as the screen clears,
release the SHIFT key.

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