How to Shutdown Windows 8

I have had a number of people who are trying out Windows 8 that are stumped by how to actually execute a shut down. Since Windows 95, you could shut down a computer by clicking “Start” then “Shut down” but with Windows 8 that doesn’t work as the Start Menu has been replaced with the Start Screen.

So, what do you do?

From the Start Screen:

  • press Windows+C on your keyboard to bring up the charms bar,
  • click “Settings”,
  • click “Power”,
  • click “Shut down”.

Perhaps not as straightforward as it is currently (and perhaps subject to change) but that’s how you do it!

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