As we go about our daily computer use, we tend to have several windows open, whether it’s for work, studying or leisure. However, sometimes we may need to turn off our computer or restart it, which can be a frustrating process when we have to open all those windows once we switch it back on. Luckily, there is a way to save and restore your windows session, meaning you can pick up where you left off with ease. Here’s how:

Saving Your Windows Session

The first step in saving your windows session is to ensure that the feature is enabled on your computer. For Windows 10, this feature is enabled by default, but for older versions of Windows, you may need to enable it. To do this, open the Start Menu, type in “regedit” and press Enter. This will open the Registry Editor window.

Navigate to “HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced” and right-click on the right-hand side of the window. Select “New” and then “DWORD (32-bit) Value”. Name this value “RestartManagerEnabled” and double-click on it to modify its value. Change the value data to “1” and click “OK”.

Now that the feature is enabled, saving your windows session is straightforward. With all the windows you wish to save open, hold down the “Shift” key and right-click on the taskbar. Select “Exit Explorer” and then ensure that all running applications have been closed. Next, hold down the “Ctrl+Shift” keys and right-click on the taskbar. Select “Exit Explorer” again.

Your saved session will now be stored and you can restart your computer.

Restoring Your Windows Session

When you turn your computer back on, opening your saved session is just as simple. After logging in, hold down the “Ctrl+Shift” keys and right-click on the taskbar. Select “Start Task Manager” and then click on “File” in the task manager window. Select “Run new task” and type in “explorer.exe”. Click “OK”.

Once you’ve done this, your saved session should open and all the windows you had open before shutdown should reappear.

In conclusion, saving and restoring your windows session is a simple process that can save you time and frustration. With just a few clicks, you can ensure that all your open windows are saved and will reopen when you power your computer back on. So, try it out and see how it can benefit you.