@Caelus Cr you could change that fairly easily on some brands, like for Lenovo you can remap the key function on an app they provide. But on other devices (like my acer) you can go to the bios and inter-change the media and function keys before startup.
@RetardedMinecraftDog67 Yep, and that's why I said "In case you want to install them LATER" not never, it's very useful if you need to quickly reboot without waiting for the updates to install
This feature was meant for touchscreens. When you hold the power button the slide to shutdown pops up. Windows wasn't trying to hide it. It was just originally meant for laptops with touchscreens.
@Srikar Kodali Yes you can make it sleep or slumber, but without hacks you cant make it open a "are you sure you want to shutdown" confirmation like tablets have on windows when you hold down the power button
in the shortcut type instead shutdown /s /t 0 Means shutdown after 0 seconds Can also do one shortcut for restart shutdown /r /t 0 then right cliick shortcut and pin to taskbar or pin to start or right click properties and assign shortcut key
Here's another pro tip that Microsoft doesn't want you to know - You see the switch on the wall that powers your pc? Flick it to the other direction and your pc will shut down in less than a millisecond.
Some Surfaces use that on its lookscreen, thats why you can use it with a custom shortcut. It's a touch-device feature which might be why you don't see it on a regular device.
I did almost exactly that (but directly shutdown instead of the slide thing) on my parent's Windows 8, because it was way to annoying to have to go to that tile menu to turn off.
@RoboVac it's much healthier for the sdd because it does not delete the pagefile and saves the system some read and write actions. Also, windows loads up more quicker because it just takes the pagefile back in the memory. Been doing it for years still have no issue.
Interesting but why would they not want us to do that? For me, though, the way is pressing Windows key + D (minimize all windows) then Alt + F4 (open Close Windows dialog) and press Enter to shutdown ;D
That Only Put It In A Sleep Cycle. Windows Is Still Running & Your Startup Is Saved To Both Keep It Always Active & Make Startup Faster Because Everything Is Still On Monitoring & Sending Data To 3rd Party Websites.
Alt+f4 at home screen does the same. Look up quick key commands. It'll save you way more time and take less space than making new folders for individual uses. God forbid dos prompt becomes a thing again.
Nothing, I have this icon right above the start button and half the time I just shutdown by clicking the window icon because I don't have to move the mouse back to the top of the screen lol 🤷♂️
@Cyba IT Yeah I was thinking about that when I was typing this comment but that would make my taskbar more cluttered :p. Nah jk, if I have to press my taskbar anyways I'll rather just spam alt+f4 enter. Even if I wanted a shortcut to shut down my PC I would probably install or write a simple program that can do it with a keybind.
You forgot to mention that the good thing about this feature is that it bypasses any updates that needs to be installed in case you want to install them later
What if you can shutdown with a command on this shortcut? I used to do it with a batch file but you can write the shutdown command apparently jn a shortcut
Or just create the shortcut: shutdown -s -t 0; then place it next to your most important taskbar icon and have fun accidentally hitting it several times a day.
Alt+F4 will pop the shutdown dialogue which is obviously from a previous OS because it does not use the same UI scheme as the rest of Win11. Microsoft do be getting lazy and re-using old code and UI features, and just forgetting they're still in there lol.
Slide To Shutdown was never removed per se, it’s just limited to tablets running Windows 8 and 10 by holding the power button. So it’s hidden for a good reason in my opinion, dragging your mouse down to shut down your computer seems rather odd:
If they removed it, then how come your shortcut links to the .exe file? Don’t you mean they removed the ability to easily access the feature from settings?
Make a new shortcut to shutdown -s -t000,follow same process to set the icon, now you have an executable on your desktop that doesn't require you to slide down to shut down, adjust the numbers after -t for a countdown timer, replace -s with -r for a restart
Yes thank you soooo much for that video, now I am able to shut down my PC for the first time ever.... Wtf.... xD didnt know doing 3 klicks (win, powerbutten, shutdown) was that complicated...
my favourite is to press: Win + X, up, up, enter, up, up, enter I prefer this, because I can use it with any program in focus and it only requires keyboard presses.
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Dude Alt+F4 is faster than this
o+
How are you buffed?
Love little tricks like this, Keep 'em coming mate. Also, if you pin the shortcut to the taskbar you only have to click it once. :)
this is and will always be the most useless and annoying feature of windows.
Alt + F4 and slam Enter does the same job for me. 🙃
Ikr it's sooo much better
truue but I need to Alt + FN + 4 💀
Edit: When i wrote "4", than i meant 4 not f4. I have a 65% Keyboard. No function keys.
@Caelus Cr “fn + esc” and then click “alt + f4” it should work and if not then nvm.
@Lawliet thx but I have a 65% keyboard. Thats why i dont have the F1-12 keys etc. .-.
@Caelus Cr you could change that fairly easily on some brands, like for Lenovo you can remap the key function on an app they provide. But on other devices (like my acer) you can go to the bios and inter-change the media and function keys before startup.
This is analogous to crapping in your hand and then throwing it in the toilet.
You're liable for the medical bill I'm running up from dying laughing.
@R Levy Same here, this dude owes us both money. 😂
Precisely.
This is gold😂😂😂
Wow, you just added more steps to the most basic Windows function. Genius.
Why can't you just be happy for us?
The nice thing is that it bypasses any updates that need to be installed if you want to install them later
@Ferrand Anael Most windows updates are security updates…
@RetardedMinecraftDog67 Yep, and that's why I said "In case you want to install them LATER" not never, it's very useful if you need to quickly reboot without waiting for the updates to install
Shutdown -s and .bat
This feature was meant for touchscreens. When you hold the power button the slide to shutdown pops up. Windows wasn't trying to hide it. It was just originally meant for laptops with touchscreens.
Facts. Honestly I wish there was a confirmation when you hit the power button on a desktop as well
This is on most touchscreen windows laptops by default.
Yeah that reminds me of windows phone
@Wei you can actually change what the power button does so that it won't shutdown when you accidentally press the power button.
@Srikar Kodali Yes you can make it sleep or slumber, but without hacks you cant make it open a "are you sure you want to shutdown" confirmation like tablets have on windows when you hold down the power button
Genius bro, now i have to click and drag instead of just clicking one button. Im looking forward for the next pro tip
Still a few clicks away.
in the shortcut type instead
shutdown /s /t 0
Means shutdown after 0 seconds
Can also do one shortcut for restart
shutdown /r /t 0
then right cliick shortcut and pin to taskbar or pin to start
or right click properties and assign shortcut key
@JR R yep already use that
Man why these complicated shortcuts. I just press the damn button
What tf is so hard about shutting down a PC Jesus Christ
You can set the shortcut to just shutdown the PC without having to slide anything down.
Probably existed since windows 98 too. And this wee tuber uses this logic 🤣
Just use the power button like a chad
With your toe
I just blow up my local power grid
Desktop users:
@a person Why shouldn’t laptop owners do the same thing?
@Niko I think the default setting on laptops is standby or hibernation. But you could change it in the power settings.
Here's another pro tip that Microsoft doesn't want you to know -
You see the switch on the wall that powers your pc? Flick it to the other direction and your pc will shut down in less than a millisecond.
😅😅😅😅
u can corrupt ur pc if something was running like that
Bro created his own problem and solved it 💀
Usually just throwing my PC out the window works
Just press alt F4 while on desk top and click enter. Takes half a second to shut down the pc
I'm just unplugging my laptop and watch it die a slow and painful death.
Who hurt you lol
@Rishav Prasad Whatever manufacturer his laptop is from.
My normal shutdown routine:
I press the power button because im not insane
"sudo shutdown now" works great aswell
Sudo init 0 is shorter and sweeter.
@Beyond PC doas init 0 is more secure
Microsoft doesn’t want you to have this feature cus they don’t want you wasting your time
Some Surfaces use that on its lookscreen, thats why you can use it with a custom shortcut. It's a touch-device feature which might be why you don't see it on a regular device.
I usually go for the shutdown -s -t route
If I am going out and I am downloading some files, I just have a few shortcuts set at varying duration. xD
I put this shortcut into my taskbar and have hid all my desktop icons.
I just tap on that icon and slide the popup down. Looks sick.
You can also set your power button to shut down. Just one button. Don't even have to touch the mouse nor keyboard.
You can easily setup windows to shutdown safely when you pres the on/off button.
press the on/off button. its usually set to soft shutdown in modern pc's
just right click the windows icon on the taskbar and go hit shut down..
I encountered a server that was somehow shut down this way.
I believe the purpose of this feature was for tablets.
I did almost exactly that (but directly shutdown instead of the slide thing) on my parent's Windows 8, because it was way to annoying to have to go to that tile menu to turn off.
you can create a batch file with command shutdown /s /f /t 1, create a shutcut point to that batch file then assign a shotcut key to it like f5
I don't shutdown my computer. I hibernate it.
Moronic
@RoboVac Why is it moronic ?
@RoboVac it's much healthier for the sdd because it does not delete the pagefile and saves the system some read and write actions. Also, windows loads up more quicker because it just takes the pagefile back in the memory.
Been doing it for years still have no issue.
@tyrell wreleck Hibernating involves heavier read write ssd operation compared to shutting down and starting up.
@RoboVac shutting down the computer kills hundreds of tasks and services then loads it again at startup. It's 10 times inefficient than hibernating.
This would be useful for touch screen users
Theres this weird little switch on the back of my case that shuts everything down really quickly
"How to unlearn windows in a few simple steps..."
So far pressing the power button has done the job just fine. Does not get any easier than that.
shutdown /s /t 0
would be the better shortcut..
or just defining that the power button on your PC will shut it down.
That TN/VA display gradient... 🧐
Interesting! This may have came with windows 8 when they started experimenting with touchscreen computers. I have never seen this feature being used.
Thank you for the windows tip
I think the best way to shut down is
Windows + X , U, U
alt f4 enter, on desktop alt f4 pops up the sleep shutdown hibernate prompt
@AGM Helena nah way too complicated
Best way, slam it on the floor
Win+X does not work for desktop PC somehow
You can wait until your Windows is out of Support but never disconnet it from the Internet and wait for it dying from Cyber diseases
It'll be useful in case you change your mind at the last moment to not shut down.
Only problem I have with my computer is keeping up with your high speed delivery.
Am I the only one who noticed that you got shredded 🔥🔥🔥
Win + X > U > U to shutdown, last key can also be R for restart.
Much faster and is completely locked into my muscle memory now
There is a switch on the bottom of most laptops that ejects the battery. Fastest method.
Alt f4 enter and the job is done. Can't get faster and easier than that
Windows key and L
Exactly what I needed to save time when I shut down my pc once a month...
That's awesome ! Thank you.
Interesting but why would they not want us to do that?
For me, though, the way is pressing Windows key + D (minimize all windows) then Alt + F4 (open Close Windows dialog) and press Enter to shutdown ;D
My go to without windows d, I will use that now tho instead of manually clicking the desktop!
Win+L to lock the pc too
That Only Put It In A Sleep Cycle. Windows Is Still Running & Your Startup Is Saved To Both Keep It Always Active & Make Startup Faster Because Everything Is Still On Monitoring & Sending Data To 3rd Party Websites.
@Jeoi Reqi not offended but your capitalization of the first letter of each word is a major trigger for me lol.
Under settings, change the power button function, from standby to shut down..
One click on a button and it shuts down.
Alt+f4 at home screen does the same. Look up quick key commands. It'll save you way more time and take less space than making new folders for individual uses. God forbid dos prompt becomes a thing again.
What's wrong with just clicking the window icon, then the power button icon, and then the shut down icon?
MICROSOFT DOESN'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
Nothing, I have this icon right above the start button and half the time I just shutdown by clicking the window icon because I don't have to move the mouse back to the top of the screen lol 🤷♂️
I use the slide method. I slide my computer off my desk every day. Its really getting expensive
Oh, that's the touchscreen shutdown. Remeber it from the Surface Pro with Windows 8 I had some yeats ago
great tip, will use. Stop shopping in the kids section for shirts though
Lol 😆
You tell him paul
First thing that came to my mind. The shirt has got to go.
It still exist in windows 11 as i am currently using it
Thank you for the tip I can't wait to see your next one
I normally just open the side panel and pull out whatever cable is easiest to grab.
Wow. I learned something today.
This works. It's nice to have.
Shutting down the PC😂
I can't even remember the last time I shut it down.
No
Win key and click boom, off.
Or configure your power button on the PC to actually turn off your computer, it's in the energy settings.
You can make a shortcut that is a simple one click shutdown. Makes a lot more sense than a slide to shut down.
I don't even have my desktop icons visible as I hate having anything on there as it's always cluttered.
Pin the shortcut to the taskbar bro. ;)
@Cyba IT Yeah I was thinking about that when I was typing this comment but that would make my taskbar more cluttered :p. Nah jk, if I have to press my taskbar anyways I'll rather just spam alt+f4 enter.
Even if I wanted a shortcut to shut down my PC I would probably install or write a simple program that can do it with a keybind.
You forgot to mention that the good thing about this feature is that it bypasses any updates that needs to be installed in case you want to install them later
That's actually harder than the regular shutdown button. Lol.
I'm just using shutdown -s -f as a bat File so windows is not asking me are you sure you want to turn it off there are still application working
Same lmao
You don't need a bat file, just make a shortcut with that command.
Don't force shutdown, better use time 0.
@isegrim thank you. I've done this and STILL use the shutdown option from the Stary menu nearly all the time 😂
Make one about the shut down not actually restarting the pc , in CP uncheck the quick SD
Put desktop on focus, alt+F4, then Enter. So much faster than anything else.
Win + X then U, U (U, S for sleep. U, R for restart). No mouse or shortcut icon needed, just muscle memory.
Alt+f4+enter does the same thing. Just make sure shutdown is the default option.
What if you can shutdown with a command on this shortcut?
I used to do it with a batch file but you can write the shutdown command apparently jn a shortcut
I just send a shutdown command via phone. turn it off from within the comforts of my bed
That is the way to shutdown my dell 2 in 1 by default
Same
Sadly mine broke and is no longer usable
@HexaBurger sry to hear that
Is this video 120fps or something? Why is it so smooth?
I prefer a batch file with "shutdown /f /s -t 1"
Replace the /s with /r if you want to restart instead.
My laptop just has that on it. Been that way since I got it.
It's not removed function, it's on the tablet mode (by pressing device's shut down button)
This man connects the right wires but for the most ridiculous reasons. And in some of the most bs ways.
I only need to long press the Surface’s power button . 😂
Or just create the shortcut: shutdown -s -t 0; then place it next to your most important taskbar icon and have fun accidentally hitting it several times a day.
That would save you maybe one or two seconds 😂.
Instead of creating icon, assign a shortcut to it & it will work too... No need to double click
Works well....
Just create a powershell file that shuts down your completely in one for two clicks
If on a laptop just change the power button function from the default "Sleep" to "Shutdown" instead
works well
Alt+F4 will pop the shutdown dialogue which is obviously from a previous OS because it does not use the same UI scheme as the rest of Win11.
Microsoft do be getting lazy and re-using old code and UI features, and just forgetting they're still in there lol.
Slide To Shutdown was never removed per se, it’s just limited to tablets running Windows 8 and 10 by holding the power button. So it’s hidden for a good reason in my opinion, dragging your mouse down to shut down your computer seems rather odd:
If they removed it, then how come your shortcut links to the .exe file? Don’t you mean they removed the ability to easily access the feature from settings?
and to make it sasier, right click on the shortcut, select pin to taskbar.. then its a single click away
For what use is this better, then otherwise shutting down?
or you can have it set to just push the power button on the PC to shut it off
I think you should hang dry your sweaters, because putting them in the dryer shrinks them like that
I just press and hold my power button for a few seconds, and bam, its off.
Just hit the power button after changing the change what power buttons do to shut-down.
Rather just make a simple shutdown shortcut pin it to taskbar and if its the 5 icon on your taskbar just press Win + 5 to shutdown your PC
In win 11 you can do this pressing the power button for a few seconds, i use this on my dell g15 every day lol
Make a new shortcut to shutdown -s -t000,follow same process to set the icon, now you have an executable on your desktop that doesn't require you to slide down to shut down, adjust the numbers after -t for a countdown timer, replace -s with -r for a restart
Yes thank you soooo much for that video, now I am able to shut down my PC for the first time ever.... Wtf.... xD didnt know doing 3 klicks (win, powerbutten, shutdown) was that complicated...
How can i have an automatic pop up message when i open a session?
just press the power button and that appears lol
I just pull the plug lol 😂
He used it.
He used the ledgend.
He used the Windows xp power off icon.
my favourite is to press:
Win + X, up, up, enter, up, up, enter
I prefer this, because I can use it with any program in focus and it only requires keyboard presses.
It's already activated on touch screen laptops