Windows Vista to 'freeze dry' PCs before patching

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The next version of Microsoft's Windows operating system will include new patching technology that reduces the number of required restarts and stores user data before reboots.

Code-named "Freeze Dry," the technology uses a new restart manager in Windows Vista, a Microsoft representative said in a statement Friday. In most cases, consumers won't have to restart Windows Vista when installing or updating an application, according to Microsoft.