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How to perform fast shutdown easily in Windows 8 (Made Easy Series)Article ID: 2807761 - View products that this article applies to. Scenario descriptionFrankly, I really like Windows 8. But whenever I shut down the machine, I am required to bring up the Charm Bar, click on Settings, then click Power, and finally Shut down. Although this is fast and convenient to operate, sometimes when I'm in a hurry and would like to shut down urgently. I was wondering if there is a faster method? Is there a way to achieve shutdown in one click? Easy to get started 123First, please right-click on the traditional desktop, then click New, then click Shortcut. Collapse this image  Then, please enter C:\Windows\system32\shutdown.exe /s /t 0 , and click Next after you are done. Collapse this image  Please enter the name you want to give to this shortcut, and click Finish after you are done. Collapse this image  Now, you'll see on the desktop an additional shortcut method for fast shutdown. Please double-click on the icon directly in order to achive fast shutdown. Collapse this image  In addition, you can also right-click on the icon and click Pin to Start. Collapse this image  In this way, you will be able to achive fast shutdown via clicking on the icon swiftly, even when you are within Modern UI. However, the use of fast shutdown may result in slower boot-time. We recommend the use of normal shutdown method under ordinary circumstances. Collapse this image  Please let us knowCollapse this table
PropertiesArticle ID: 2807761 - Last Review: April 24, 2013 - Revision: 2.0
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