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The shutdown restart tag covers discussions about restarting Windows systems, including historical tricks like the Shift+Restart shortcut in Windows 95 that bypassed certain boot phases for faster reboots. Topics explore how the Win9x boot stack handled transitions between 16-bit DOS components and the 32-bit protected-mode kernel, offering insights into legacy Windows behavior. This tag is relevant for users interested in Windows restart mechanics, boot processes, and troubleshooting restart-related issues across different Windows versions.
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    Windows 95 Fast Restart Explained: Shift Restart and the Win9x Boot Stack

    Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen has pulled back the curtain on a decades‑old Windows 95 trick: hold the Shift key while choosing Restart and the system would, in many cases, come back to life far faster than a full cold reboot — and the reason lies in the way the Win9x boot stack handed control...
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