FlexRestart is a small program that speeds up the process of
system restart and makes it more convenient for the user.
It intercepts reboot requests from any program or operating
system itself and changes them to the restart of Windows®
only, which is quicker. Most of the programs, that change
system configuration, add or replace shared DLLs or drivers,
such as almost any setup software, on their last step issue
system restart. However, in most of the cases it is
sufficient to simply restart Windows®, without going through
BIOS initialization, memory testing, loading DOS, processing
DOS configuration files and loading DOS drivers and resident
programs. The FlexRestart does the job by intercepting
unnecessary reboot requests and issuing quick restart.
Rarely setup programs change Autoexec.bat or Config.sys
files. In such case, it is necessary to perform full reboot.
FlexRestart monitors changes to these files, and if such
change took place, it allows full reboot and doesn't
intercept the reboot requests.
It replaces standard "Shut Down..." dialog with the new,
more flexible one. It has the following additional features:
"Quick Windows Restart" command; "Power off" command (for
computers that may automatically turn off the power); and
the Possibility to force applications to terminate (don't
wait until all of them close all the files and terminate
normally). Use this option carefully and only when you
experience problems with standard shutdown, because any
unsaved data may be lost. There is also an option to start
screen saver manually.
It displays a tray icon (in the right bottom corner of the
screen). When you right-click on it, pop-up menu appears,
providing you the possibility to quickly issue shutdown,
restart, launch screen saver etc. If you press "Shift" key
when clicking on a menu item, you achieve the same result as
by setting the option "Force applications to terminate" from
the dialog box. Left-click on the icon shows "Shut Down"
dialog. The icon may me disabled, if you don't need it.
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Windows 
Platforms: Win 95/98
