📎 AI Summary:
The user inquires about a method to reopen previously active windows, including downloads and web pages, automatically after restarting or shutting down Windows, using a shortcut. The reply explains that while files and applications can be set to reopen after restart by adjusting system settings or using specific coding, Windows' default behavior during shutdown—especially with updates—may prevent restoring open windows. Overall, the discussion highlights challenges in automatically restoring open windows across shutdowns and restarts, with some potential workarounds noted.

Marios1441

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Thread Author #1
Is it a way to restore the opened windows like they were before via a shortcut after windows restart?
 

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ok a restart sends open files to the hdd and a shutdown (not just turn the power off) should send it to the ram... but you can tell it to go to a page file instead.
if you want a program to open back up after a shutdown/ restart like for example a installer of some kind then you have to code it into the installer.

in the case of a WX updates-shutdown thats an override put in by Microsoft and does not look at what you are doing before kicking in so yes that can be a bitch but nothing you say, do or code into the system will make any difference.

Marios1441

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Thread Author #3
I want my work to be saved (opened windows that are downloading, etc) that were open before computer restart but not automatically but by clicking a shortcut in case i need to continue my work.
 

Marios1441

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Thread Author #6
Are also web page windows with web page links opened to be continued downloading next files, facebook messages, etc
 

ussnorway

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ok a restart sends open files to the hdd and a shutdown (not just turn the power off) should send it to the ram... but you can tell it to go to a page file instead.
if you want a program to open back up after a shutdown/ restart like for example a installer of some kind then you have to code it into the installer.

in the case of a WX updates-shutdown thats an override put in by Microsoft and does not look at what you are doing before kicking in so yes that can be a bitch but nothing you say, do or code into the system will make any difference.
 

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