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How to Shut Down Computer
You have done your work on the computer or you want to give rest to the computer for some time, or for some other reason you want to shut down the computer.
Whatever be the reason, you must remember one thing. We must give rest to the computer from time to time. And by resting it, we mean shutting down the computer completely.
Shutting down the computer keeps our computer safe. Our data is saved on the computer and turning off the computer also saves energy. For this we have to turn off the computer. So let us also shut down our computer.
These things should be kept in mind before shutting down the computer.
- Before Shutting Down the Computer, make sure that your work has been saved at its right place. If it doesn’t, you can lose it.
- The computer program you are working on should also be shut down before shutting down the computer.
- If you have a disc installed, then take it out before shutting down the computer and keep it in a safe place.
Now we are all set to Shut Down the Computer. In this tutorial, Shut Down the Computer, it is also called Turn Off, will learn to do it in many ways. So let’s shut down the computer.
How to Shut Down the Computer, 3 Methods
Here we will tell you in three ways how you can turn off the computer. Whose names are given below. You can shut down the computer using any method as per your convenience.
- Shutting down the computer from the Start Menu
- Shutting Down Computer Using Keyboard Shortcut
- Shutting Down Computer With Computer Case
1 Shutting Down Computer from the Start Menu
Step: #1
Click on Windows Start Button. Or press the Windows Logo Key from the keyboard.
Step: #2
Clicking on the Start Button opens the Start Menu. Find Shut Down Button from here. You will find this in the Start Menu at the bottom right.
Step: #3
Shut Down Button has two buttons, first Shut Down and second Arrow. You have to click on the previous button and your computer will shut down.
Note: If you click on Arrow then Shut Down Button’s menu will open in front of you. In this, there are some more buttons related to turning off the computer.
2 Shutting Down Computer Using Keyboard Shortcut
Now we will shut down the computer with the help of keyboard.
This is no different way. But, this saves time in shutting down the computer. You can turn off your computer in just a few seconds. So let’s shut down the computer in this way.
Step: #1
First of all, press Alt + F4 simultaneously from the keyboard. On pressing this shortcut, the Shut Down Window opens in front of us.
Step: #2
Now you have to open Drop Down List from Shut Down Window. For this click on this Arrow.
Step: #3
Now you have to click on the Shut Down option from the Drop Down List so that it gets selected.
Step: #4
After this press Enter from the keyboard and your computer will shut down.
3 Shutting Down Computer from Computer Case
This method is the easiest and absolutely simplest. But, the computer should never be turned off in this way. Because, our aim is to learn. That’s why this method is being told here.
Press the Power button from your CPU, also known as the Case, and your computer will shut down.
What have you learned
In this tutorial we have told you how to turn off the computer? Detailed information is given about this. You have already learned how to shut down a computer or laptop.
Now, you are well acquainted about Shutting Down Computer. Together you have to know about the things that should be kept in mind before turning off the computer.
We hope you like this tutorial and find it useful.