WhyReboot will try to help you determine if a program requested a post-reboot file replacement, or if there are other pending operations that may require a reboot.
WhyReboot is a small application that displays a list of pending file operations that will occur after rebooting your computer. Mainly for the curious, it can be helpful in determining whether a reboot is really necessary, or an installer is just 'playing it safe' in requiring a reboot.
Here are some key features of "WhyReboot":
· Examines documented registry locations for post-reboot file copy/rename/delete operations.
· Examines documented registy locations for "Run Once" applications: these will run once on the next reboot, and are probably used by an installer to perform post-reboot file cleanup and other operations such as registry manipulation.
· Examines Wininit.ini on Win9x/ME platforms for pending file rename/delete operations.
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· GUI Updates - Added Copy to Clipboard button, resizeable window, and other visual enhancements.
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