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Windows 8 is a little annoying with the new Metro(Start) interface and the Start button which behaves differently that in previous versions of Windows. This includes the shut down command, which is not very intuitive.
Here thee are a few ways to shut down a Windows 8 computer.
This method works when you are on the new Metro interface.
Press Windows + C keys to open Charms menu.
2 Go to Settings
Click on Settings
Click on the Power button
4 Shut down
Click the Shut down button.
Method 2: Alt + F4
1 Go to Desktop
If you are not on the classic desktop, then press Windows + D to go there.
2 Alt + F4
Press once on your desktop background, then press Alt + F4
3 Shut down
The Shut down option should already be selected. If not, select it and then press Ok.
Method 3: Create a custom shortcut
1 Go to desktop
If you are on the Metro (Start) interface, go to classic desktop by pressing Windows + D
2 Create new shortcut
Right click on your desktop, then choose Shortcut.
3 shutdown /p
Then copy and paste this text shutdown /p
shutdown /p
Then click Next
Then click Finish
4 Change the icon
We will change the icon image, to not shut down the PC by mistake. Right click on the shortcut, then choose Properties.
5 Change icon
Go to Shortcut tab, then click Change icon
Click Ok if you have this message. Then wait until new window will appear.
6 Choose icon
Choose an icon, then press Ok.
There are many icons, drag the bottom bar to view more of them.
There are many icons, drag the bottom bar to view more of them.
Then click Apply and Ok
7 Add it to Taskbar
Right click on the shortcut, then choose Pin to Taskbar
8 Show down the PC
The Shut down button is now on your Taskbar.
When you click once on it, the computer will be turned off.
When you click once on it, the computer will be turned off.
This method works for Windows 8.1
1 Go to Desktop
Press Windows + D keys.
Right click on the Start button.
3 Shut down
Go to Shut down or sign out, then choose Shut down.
Method 5: From the Logon Screen
This method works if you have a password for computer access. To learn how to add a password read this guide.
1 Logoff
Press Windows + L keys to logoff.
You should see a screen like this. Click once on it.
2 Shut down
Click the power button from the bottom right corner, then choose Shut down.
