Here's how you can restart Windows and bypass the POST, memory check, etc. that happens when you first turn on your computer.

1. Click the Start menu button--Shut Down...
2. In the Shut Down Windows window, make sure "Restart the computer" is selected.
3. Hold down the <Shift> key while you press the OK button.

Windows will be back up and running in no time! (Ok, ok...in a few seconds anyway.)