If youcan’t shut down Windowsfor some reason, there are several methods you’re able to try.
If you don’t see the taskbar, move the mouse to the bottom of the screen.
Select thePowericon in the lower-right corner of the Start menu.
PressWin+Dtogo to the Windows 11 desktop.
When the shutdown menu appears, clickOKor pressEnteron the keyboard.
If you have any open programs, they will close, so confirm you save anything you need.
Select thePowericon in the lower-right corner.
From the sign-in screen, select thePowericon in the lower-right corner, then chooseShut down.
You don’t need to hold it down; just press thePower buttononce on your gear.
check that to do this for bothOn batteryandPlugged in.
From the taskbar, right-clickStart(the Windows icon) and selectShut down or Sign out>Shut down.
Open Command Promptor PowerShell, typeshutdown /s,and pressEnter.
You’ll see a pop-up that says You’re about to be signed out.
Your PC will shut down even if you terminate the pop-up window.
If you want your rig to shut down instantly without waiting, enter the commandshutdown /s /t 0.
In the pop-up window, typeshutdown /s /t 0, and then selectNext.
You’ll be asked to give your shortcut a name.
EnterShut Down, then selectFinish.
TheShut Downshortcut will appear on your Windows 11 desktop.
Open it to instantly shut down your PC.
FAQ
Windows 11, 10 & 8: Click thepower iconfrom theStart menuto selectRestart.
Windows 7 and Vista: Open thesmall arrowfrom theStart menu, and selectRestart.
