WhyReboot

WhyReboot is a small utility that helps you answer a question that you've probably asked yourself each time a software installation required a reboot. The tool will analyze and inform you about the importance of a reboot, as most applications would need one after they've been installed.

WhyReboot is a compact portable tool, so no installation is required to make it work. Just run it whenever you feel a reboot you've been prompted to execute is not really needed.

Apparently, most reboots are pushed forward for "housekeeping" reasons only, meaning that the installer has to clean up some temporary files from your drive, and not because the operating system demands it in order to run properly.

Regarding how WhyReboot works, that is very simple. The app will examine registry location for any operations related to files being copied, renamed, or deleted. Once an instance is found, the results part of the UI will display that particular file's location.

WhyReboot has no function for removing or altering the files it finds after its research, as they are exclusively informative, helping you to see the reason a reboot is prompted.

To summarize, WhyReboot is a helpful tool for those users who don't like or see no reason to restart their computers each time that prompt comes up.