How to Make a Shutdown Shortcut in Windows

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Open Desktop Mode (Windows 8).. Create a new shortcut on the desktop.. Enter the shutdown command.

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1

Open Desktop Mode (Windows 8).

Step 1

Open Desktop Mode (Windows 8).

2

Create a new shortcut on the desktop.

Step 2

Create a new shortcut on the desktop.

3

Enter the shutdown command.

Step 3

Enter the shutdown command.

4

Rename your shortcut.

Step 4

Rename your shortcut.

5

Change the icon.

Step 5

Change the icon.

6

Pin the shortcut to your Start menu or taskbar.

Step 6

Pin the shortcut to your Start menu or taskbar.

7

Create a new shortcut on your desktop.

Step 7

Create a new shortcut on your desktop.

8

Enter the shutdown command.

Step 8

Enter the shutdown command.

9

Adjust the shutdown timer.

Step 9

Adjust the shutdown timer.

10

Type a name for the shortcut.

Step 10

Type a name for the shortcut.

11

Change the icon.

Step 11

Change the icon.

12

Double-click the shortcut to initiate shutdown.

Step 12

Double-click the shortcut to initiate shutdown.

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