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While there are many ways to shutdown and restart Windows, and while most users are aware of these, Microsoft also includes a hidden option dubbed the "Emergency Restart" and it is in Windows 11 too.

Shift+Restart in Windows 95 triggers a fast restart that skips a full reboot. win.com used a restart flag, shut down kernels, dropped to real mode, then relaunched protected mode. If win.com's ...

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