Hi! We are currently using the computer for multiple tasks. However, there comes a time when we have to turn it off. Windows certainly incorporates power-saving mechanisms. But sometimes it is necessary to completely shut down the system. Either for power-saving reasons. As well as debug the system. This task seems easy to do. However, sometimes there are hardware limitations in the computer. Indeed, there may be some damage to the keyboard or mouse. Consequently, today we will see how to shutdown Windows 10. In addition, we will offer you different ways to do it.
How to shutdown Windows with the Alt+F4 combination.
This first option is one of the simplest and most popular. In fact, it is enough to press the Alt+F4 combination to invoke the shutdown window. Please note that this combination is also used to close system windows and applications. Therefore, you must close all windows. Otherwise, you will just close them. Alternatively press the Win+D combination to minimize all windows. Then press Alt+F4 to invoke the window. Once there, just press Enter to shut down the system.
How to shutdown windows using Win+X
Pressing the Win+X combination opens the context menu of the start button. Once there, there are several options. However, the one that interests us is the one related to the shutdown options. Please note that you can also go to this menu by right-clicking on the start button.
Shutting down windows with a shortcut.
It is also possible to shut down Windows with a button or shortcut. This option is very useful as it allows you to shut down the system with just a couple of clicks. Please refer to our tutorial to learn how to do it.
How to shut down Windows when it is stuck.
Surely you have gone through a situation similar to this one. You find yourself working, studying or just playing. Suddenly, the system crashes and does not let you use the mouse or access the start menu. In such a case, you can still resort to a classic Windows combination. In fact, just press Control+Al+Del. As a result, the Windows Security menu will be displayed. Which consists of a menu with a blue screen in the background. Once there you will see several options, but you can go down with the keyboard or the mouse until the option to turn off the computer.
How to shut down Windows from the start menu
In the start menu there are many useful options for the system. There is also the option to shut down the system. Just click on the start button. Then just click on the universal icon to shut down the system.
Alternatively you can do it by pressing the Windows key. Then press Tab and scroll down to Shutdown.
How to shut down Windows with commands.
We have previously discussed the Win+R combination. It allows you to open the window to execute all kinds of commands. Well, after pressing the mentioned combination, please run the following command:
shutdown -sÂ
After pressing Enter, the system will be shut down. It is also possible to set a countdown timer to shut down Windows. Just run the command shutdown -s -t followed by the number of seconds it will take for the computer to shut down. Okay, so ultimately we have seen how to shutdown Windows 10. We also have several ways to accomplish the task. See you soon!
