How to Re-initialize Registry Without Rebooting Windows?

    When ever we make changes to the registry we have to reboot the system so that new settings come into play this is very frustrating to avoid this we can use following steps:


Method I:

After  making the changes in registry.Use the following step to re-initialize registry without rebooting

• Open task manager by CTRL+SHIFT+ESC
•  Locate explorer.exe.

•  Click 'End Process'
• click on File–>New Task 
• Type ‘explorer.exe‘ to start new instance of windows explorer.

 Method II:
 
After  making the changes in registry.Use the following step to re-initialize registry without rebooting

• Press 'Windows+R' . Run window appears.Type cmd and enter.

•  Type the command 'taskkill /F /IM explorer.exe'. Press enter.
•  Type the command 'explorer' .Press enter.

How to hide a file/folder in windows 7?

The most basic way to do this is as follows

Step 1 : Press windows. Type 'Folder Options' search box.Press enter.
Step 2 : Select View. In Advanced settings select Don't show hidden files,folders,or drives. Click apply and enter.

Step 3 : Now Right click on the file/folder , go to properties.
Step 4 : Select Hidden in the Attributes. The file get hided .


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