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How To Shut Down Windows 8

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Though shutting down might seem like a simple task, those who are new to Windows 8 are likely to feel like a fish out of water with regards to the new UI. Due to the nature of the new UI and the way Windows 8 relies on keyboard shortcuts, shut down of the OS is tucked away out of sight.

Shut Down Windows 8


There are a couple ways to achieve shut down of Windows 8.

Method 1:

  1. Press the Windows key + C.
  2. Click ‘Settings’.
    Shut Down Windows 8 Settings
  3.  

  4. Click ‘Power’ (located on right-hand side of screen).
  5. Click ‘Shut down’.
    Shut Down Windows 8

Method 2:

  1. Click the user account icon and logout.
    Shut Down Windows 8 Logout
  2.  

  3. At the login screen is a power button in the lower right hand corner, click that for shut down options.

You can read other Windows 8 related articles on our Windows 8 News page.

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  1. Jason
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    3 October 2011

    Alt-F4 works too, at least once you’re at the desktop. I’m not sure if it works on Metro “Start Menu”

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    • chief_geek
      Reply
      5 October 2011

      Thanks for commenting Jason!

      You are right of course, Alt+F4 does provide a shut down menu when used from the Desktop. However, it does not work from the Metro UI which is why we addressed it in this how to.

      Reply
  2. Windows 8 News | GeekITDown
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    22 November 2011
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