Registry+Update+without+rebooting+Windows

Registry Update without rebooting Windows

Some Registry changes do not come into effect until you re‐initialize the Registry.

This is usually implemented by rebooting your Computer.

If you donʹt want to reboot and experience the effects of a Registry change,

There is a quicker way to re‐initialize the Registry, and at the same time refresh the desktop

Here is How:‐

Open Task Manager by pressing the CTRL, ALT and DEL keys together at once or CTRL+ALT+Esc, or Right‐clicking on the right‐hand side of the Taskbar and selecting Task Manager.

Click on the Processes tab.

Now Right‐click on the ʹExplorer.exeʹ item and select End Process

(Do this for all instances of Explorer.exe).

Youʹll get a warning to which you should answer Yes.

Your desktop and taskbar may then go blank – donʹt panic, this is normal.

Still in Task Manager, go to:‐ File menu

Select New Task (Run...)

Now type in ʺExplorerʺ (Without the quotes)

Click OK.

Your Desktop and Taskbar will be restored as Explorer is reloaded.

This procedure reloads Explorer, implements any New Registry Settings,

It also removes any screen corruption, and may also resolve any strange application behaviour.


 * Note :‐** Remember though this method doesnʹt work as a substitute for a reboot after a driver install, or any other major system change.