Wednesday, November 28, 2012

How to Quickly Shutdown Windows 8

 

Lot many people are not happy with major changes to Windows 8 that is the new start screen with tiles and as a result of this change.

The options to shutdown or restart Windows was moved to the Charms bar. As a result of this many users found it difficult to access these menu quickly.

If you are on Windows 8 desktop app, you can quickly shutdown by pressing ALT + F4 button.३

This button works not only on Windows 8, but previous versions as well. But only when you are on desktop.

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You can also create a shortcut for it, if you want.

Right click on the desktop and click New Shortcut.

Enter the location as shutdown /s /t 0 and press Next. Provide a name for the Shortcut and click finish.

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Now you can right-click on your new shortcut and select “Pin to Start” to make it appear on the Start page and/or “Pin to Taskbar” to make it appear as a button on your taskbar.

Be careful, as clicking it will effect an immediate shutdown with no chance to back out.

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