If you find it there are too many steps to shutdown your PC, especially if you’re in hurry to leave, here’s how to create a Shutdown shortcut.
Right-click on a blank area on your desktop then select New => Shortcut from the context menu.
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In the next window, type shutdown -s -t 0 in the text field. Click on Next.
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Name the shortcut to Shutdown. Click on Finish.
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Let’s make it a little fancier by changing its icon. Right-click the shortcut you just created and select Properties.
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In the Shutdown Properties window, select the Shortcut tab and click on the Change Icon… button.
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If you get a popup warning, ignore it by clicking the OK button.
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In the Change Icon window, find and select the shutdown icon. Click the OK button. Close all windows.
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You now have a fancy shortcut icon on your desktop.
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If you prefer, you can add it next to the Start menu by right-clicking the icon and select Pin to taskbar.
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Drag it next to the Start menu.
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When you’re ready to leave, just click the Shortcut icon. You can now enjoy the rest of the day.
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