7 Ways to Shutdown or Restart a Windows 8 & Windows 8.1 PC or Device
When you first use Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, you will have a hard time figuring out how to shutdown or
restart your computer. Only Windows 8.1 Update improves the situation
and offers an intuitive and “in your face" menu for shutting down your
device. In this guide I will share all the methods you can use for
shutting down a Windows 8. PC or device. You'll discover several new ways of doing this, so read on.
1. Shut Down Using the Settings Charm - Windows 8 & 8.1
The "traditional" way of shutting down the computer in Windows 8 & 8.1 is via the Settings charm. Press Windows + I on your keyboard and then click or tap Power.
If you are using touch, flick from the right side of the screen, tap Settings and then the Power button.
2. Shut Down from the Logon Screen - Windows 8 & 8.1
If you find yourself at the logon screen, press the Power button on the bottom right. A menu shows up that includes the Shutdown and Restart Options Options Options Options.
3. Shut Down Using Shortcuts - Windows 8 & 8.1
An alternative is to use the Shutdown and Restart shortcuts we bundled in our huge library of shortcuts for Windows.
4. Shut Down Using the "Shut Down" Menu - Windows 8 & 8.1
If you find yourself on the Desktop and there are no active windows being displayed, you can press Alt+F4 on your keyboard, to bring up the Shutdown menu.
Alternatively, you can use the custom shortcut we created for this menu. You can place it on the Desktop or the Start screen.
5. Shut Down from the Command Line - Windows 8 & 8.1
If you are a Command Line geek, you can use the shutdown /s command.
To learn about all the available parameters for this command simply type shutdown in the Command Prompt.
6. Use the WinX Menu - Windows 8.1 only
In Windows 8.1 Microsoft has added new entries in their hidden Windows + X. To display it, press the keys Windows + X on your keyboard or right-click the Start button.
If you are using touch, press and hold on the Start button to display this menu.
7. Use the Shutdown Menu on the Start Screen - Windows 8.1 Update only
With Windows 8.1 Update, Microsoft has finally implemented a simple Shutdown menu that can be found directly on the Start screen. You will find it in the upper-right corner of the Start screen.
Click or tap the Shutdown button and the menu is displayed with all the relevant options, including Shut down.
At
first, figuring out how to shut down or restart Windows 8 & Windows
8.1 might be a pain. However, this guide will help you find your way and
use the methods that work best for you. If you know other ways to shut
down or restart Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, don't hesitate to share them
using the comments form below.
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