Often, when using a computer for a long time, it begins to work slower, and standard processes may malfunction. Or you need to properly turn off the equipment at the end of the working day.
With this shutdown option, all service data of the operating system and programs are deleted from the computer’s memory.
Below we will describe several ways to turn off a system unit running the Windows 10 operating system. But almost all of the options listed are universal for different versions of operating systems.
Shutting down from the Start menu
Shutting down using the Start is the easiest and most correct way to shut down completely.
In the lower left corner, on the taskbar, you need to click the “ Start ” button, go to the “ Shut down ” item, and then select the item of the same name in the pop-up menu.
After this, your equipment will be turned off. If the mouse is not available, click on the “ Windows ” -> “ Tab ” button (The combination can definitely be used on Windows 10 OS build 15063.540) and use the arrow buttons to get to the desired item.
SHUTDOWN Command Options
Usage: shutdown [/i | /l | /s | /r | /g | /a | /p | /h | /e | /o] [/hybrid] [/soft] [/fw] [/f] [/m \\computer][/t xxx][/d ]
- /? Display help.
- /i Displays the graphical user interface. This parameter must come first.
- /l End the session. This option cannot be used with the /m or /d options.
- /s Shuts down the computer.
- /r Shut down completely and restart the computer.
- /g Shut down completely and restart the computer. Launch all registered applications after system reboot.
- /a Cancels system shutdown. This option can only be used during the waiting period. Combine with /fw to flush all pending downloads to firmware.
- /p Shuts down the local computer without delay or warning. Can be used with the /d and /f options.
- /h Puts the local computer into hibernation mode. Can be used with the /f option.
- /hybrid Shuts down the computer and prepares it for a quick startup. Must be used with the /s option.
- /fw Combine with the shutdown option so that the next boot goes to the firmware UI.
- /e Specifies the reason why the computer shut down unexpectedly.
- /o Go to the advanced boot options menu and restart the computer. Must be used with the /r option.
- /m \\computer Specifies the destination computer.
- /t xxx Specifies the amount of time to wait in xxx seconds before the computer shuts down. Valid range: 0-315360000 (10 years); default value: 30. If the delay is greater than 0, the /f option is assumed.
- /c “comment” A comment with the reason for the reboot or shutdown. Length should not exceed 512 characters.
- /f Forces closure of running applications without warning users.
- /d [p|u:]xx:yy Reason for reboot or shutdown. p means scheduled reboot or shutdown. u means the reason is user defined. If neither "p" nor "u" is specified, no reboot or shutdown is scheduled. xx is the root cause number (a positive integer less than 256). yy is the number of the additional reason (a positive integer less than 65536).
Shutdown via WinX menu
A simple way to shut down, but not as obvious as the Start button. WinX menu appeared in Windows 8 as a hidden replacement for the classic Start menu. But, in Windows 10 it was returned, and the menu was left as a convenient option for accessing management utilities.
To open this menu, you need, as its name suggests, to simultaneously press the Windows button (the flag button on the keyboard) and the X key (X, English). In the window that opens, select the item “ Shut down or log out ” and select “ Shut down ” from the pop-up menu.
Cancel shutdown restart computer
Let's assume that the administrator entered this command to reboot the server due to an application failure. But even before turning off the computer, the user independently found and fixed the problem through the command line. How can I cancel the shutdown in this case?
To interrupt the computer shutdown, use the shutdown /a
This computer shutdown command can also be used for other devices on the local network.
How to turn off your computer using the keyboard
The shutdown method, which appeared in Windows a long time ago, has not lost its relevance and has been preserved in Windows 10. You need to simultaneously press the Alt and F4 .
Then, on the form, find the drop-down menu, select “Shutdown” and click on the “ OK ” button.
It is worth noting that this method of turning off the system unit from the keyboard can only be reproduced (not minimized) windows on the desktop . Otherwise, this keyboard shortcut closes the active window.
Shutting down a remote computer
If several computers are connected to a local network, and there is no prohibition on data exchange via the TCP/IP protocol, then from one device you can turn off the remaining PCs on this network.
- To shut down a remote computer, use the following command: shutdown /s /m \\192.168.1.1. The "/m" tag means that the request will be sent through the network card. And instead of \\192.168.1.1 - the local IP of the PC that needs to be turned off.
- You can also specify the time after which the command will be executed (via /t).
On the lock screen
Even if the operating system is locked, you can still easily turn it off - right from the lock screen. Find the Power icon in the lower right corner (a small circle with a straight line drawn from the center) and select “Shut Down” from the pop-up menu.
Before clicking the button, make sure that other active users of the operating system have completed their active sessions.
Using the Run program
A fairly convenient way to shut down, to open the Run , you need to simultaneously press the Windows and R . Enter the command “ shutdown /s ” and click “OK”.
After this, your system unit will begin to shut down.
/t parameter to the above command and specify a time period in seconds, the computer will begin to shut down after the specified number of seconds.
For example:
- shutdown /s /t 0 - the operating system will begin to shut down without delay, instantly.
- shutdown /s /t 3600 - shutdown will begin in exactly 1 hour.
Shutting down the local computer via the command line
To do this, enter the shutdown . And then - through the “/” symbol, the parameters of this command. Available options:
But you need to take into account that only a user logged in with an administrator account can turn off the computer via the command line. Only in this case is it possible to execute system commands. For all other users, the command line must be run as administrator.
How to open CMD as an administrator using hot keys - I explained in the first version.
Using the power button
This method should only be used in case of emergency, for example, when the computer is frozen or unresponsive. Or if you need to quickly turn off the equipment.
It can lead to damage to data on your hard drive, photos and important documents, but such consequences are extremely rare and sometimes there is simply no other way to get your computer back to work.
You need to press and hold the power button for a few seconds, after which the computer will turn off. Afterwards, you can turn it on as usual.
Ways to turn off your PC:
Through keyboard shortcuts.
On the desktop, press the keyboard shortcuts ALT+F4. A window will appear where you can turn off or restart your PC.
Via Start
Click Start in the lower left corner and then Shut Down.
On Windows 8/8.1 operating system
Hover your mouse over the top right corner and click Options. When you click on the “Shutdown” button, a list of actions will appear in order to reboot or turn off the OS.
Via on or off button
In some cases, the computer may go into hibernation (or sleep) mode. You can configure it by going to “Control Panel” > “All Control Panel Items” > “Power Options” > on the left “Actions of the power buttons”.
Via command line (cmd)
Press the keyboard shortcut Win (Start) + R, and enter cmd.exe or just cmd.
Or click Start > All Programs (if available) > System Tools > right-click Command Prompt > Advanced > Run as Administrator.
At the command prompt, enter the following: shutdown /s /t 5 The number 5 indicates the number of seconds after which the shutdown will occur.
To see all valid values for the shutdown command (and you must be running the command prompt as an administrator), type the following: shutdown /?
Via shortcut
On the desktop, right-click and select New > Shortcut from the drop-down list. Specify the following commands as the location of the object: To shutdown: Shutdown.exe -s -t 00 To reboot: Shutdown.exe -r -t 00
Via task manager
Right-click on the taskbar and select Task Manager (or press Ctrl + Shift + Esc). Then click File > Run New Task. Enter the following commands: To shutdown: Shutdown.exe -s -t 00 To reboot: Shutdown.exe -r -t 00
Via the task scheduler
Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Task Scheduler.
You can also get here on Windows 8 and 10 by right-clicking on “Start”, selecting “Computer Management”, and clicking “Task Scheduler” in the left tab, or through the “Start” menu > “All Programs” (if yes) > “Administration Tools” or “Utilities” > “Task Scheduler”.
Next, click “Create a simple task” in the side column on the right. In the name and description, enter “Turn off your computer” or whatever you want (preferably, if the title and description will be clear to any user). Click Next.
Specify when or after what time the PC should be turned off (eg, daily). In the next window, enter the start date for this task. You can specify today. But at the specified time the PC will turn off every time. Click “Next”.
Make sure that “Run a program” is selected and click “Next”.
In the “Program or script” field, enter the command: shutdown.exe In the “Add arguments” field, add the following: To shutdown: -s -f To reboot: -r –f
In the next window, click “Finish”.
To view all tasks, find the “Task Scheduler Library” item in the left column and click on it. All events will be displayed in the middle part of the window, including “Computer shutdown”. To check whether the command was entered correctly, right-click on the task and select “Run”. Shutdown will be displayed and the PC will immediately begin to shut down or restart.
Forced shutdown of a computer or laptop
This method should only be used in the most extreme situations (for example, if the laptop completely freezes or does not turn off completely, or there is an endless update), since with frequent use some PC components may fail (for example, the hard drive) .
Press and hold the on/off button on your system unit or laptop for a few seconds. The PC will shut down instantly.
Something similar can be done if you turn off the power supply on the back of the system unit or even disconnect the system unit from the outlet. And this can be compared to a laptop if you unplug the power cord and remove the battery for a while.
For Windows 8, we would like to note that if there is no shutdown button in the Start menu, try applying all updates through Windows Update. After reboot, the buttons will automatically appear.
