Best Way To Shut Down or Restart - Windows 8.1

[sharpuser]

Check out the Power permanent charm at the upper right of the Start window (Metro) of Windows 8.1 .
Now, I find that the fastest way to shut down or restart is to press the Windows key or the Windows logo on the base of my Surface, then tap this.

 

[leeshor]

Here is a way to create a shutdown shortcut. How To Add Windows 8 Shutdown / Restart Shortcuts To Start Screen, Taskbar And Desktop | Redmond Pie

 

[sharpuser]

Yep, leeshor, that's a good tip. I've been using that shortcut created from a command for a long time, now. But I've also accidently clicked on it, and there is no confirmation step to make sure I meant to. This prompts a confirmation, as shown.

I use both methods.

 

[Dim-Ize]

For me, I just use the regular Start Menu below or press Windows Button + X like this::

 

[Arizona Willie]

That is strange!
I have Windows 8.1 on my Surface Pro 128 and my desktop ( which I am using now ) and neither one has either the Power Button or the Search icon in the upper right corner of the Metro interface.

Are you using the Service Pack 1 that has been released unofficially?

 

[sharpuser]

I am using the updates from NGOHQ.com:

I installed the downloaded files from one of the sets at that link in the following order: KB2919442, KB2939087, KB2919355, KB2932046, KB2938439, KB2937592.

 

[Arizona Willie]

Ok, you are using Windows 8.1.1 not Windows 8.1.
I figured you must be using the rogue update because my 8.1 does not have the power button and search in the upper right corner.

QUOTE=sharpcolorado;56184]I am using the updates from NGOHQ.com:

I installed the downloaded files from one of the sets at that link in the following order: KB2919442, KB2939087, KB2919355, KB2932046, KB2938439, KB2937592.[/QUOTE]

 

[CrippsCorner]

I just right click on the Windows Button on the desktop and click on shut down... must take all of, what, 1/4 second

 

[Kimparker]

Well that's what every one else does on windows. As speaking of myself i simply just hold the keys windows + L and by clicking on the shut down button my work is done appropriately. custom web design company

 

[sharpuser]

All this pressing of keys. Think Tablet.
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Tablet.