Shutting down your Windows 11 PC from time to time is one of the best ways to maintain its performance in the long run. Be it after finishing up the work or a long gaming session, it can give your hardware a rest. But the underlying problem is that majority of the users don’t know how to shut down their Windows PC.
This heavily affects the overall longevity of the electronic components, and even jeopardizes the performance in the long run. That is why in this article we are going to discuss the various ways in which you can turn off your Windows 11 PC.
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1. Use the Power Button of Your PC/Laptop
This is by far one of the most obvious ways in which you can turn off your PC. Simply press the physical power button in order to initiate the shutdown process or put your PC back to sleep. Head over to the Control Panel and you can check the behavior of the Power Button.
In fact, you can actually remap the same, to take various actions. In case your PC becomes unresponsive, you can also force shutdown by holding down the button for 5 to 10 seconds. If you are not comfortable using the power button, you can also look into our software-guided options down below.
2. Use Start Menu to Shut Down
If you have already customized your physical power button, for Sleep, Log Out or Even Hibernate, then shutting down using the Start Menu is the best thing to do. Not only it is easy, but it has also become one of the go-to options for many users.
In order to shut down, head over to the ‘Start Menu’ icon you will find over Windows 11 taskbar. At the bottom right corner, you will find the ‘Power’ icon. Select ‘Shut Down’ from the overlay menu, to successfully turn off your PC.
3. Use the Power User Menu
The power user menu, or as some prefer to call it, the Hidden menu, is yet another way in which you can turn off your computer. With this menu, Windows offers a plethora of options to choose from, along with ‘Shut Down.’
In order to access the Power User Menu, right-click on the ‘Start Menu’ icon. Similarly, you can also press the ‘Windows + X’ shortcut. Now head over to the ‘Shut down or sign out option and select ‘Shut Down’ to turn off your Windows 11 PC.
4. Use Shortcut to Shut Down
If you don’t want to navigate through Windows 11 in order to Shut Down your PC, you can still do the same without even touching the mouse. This is by far one of the easiest ways to turn off your PC.
All you need to do is head over to the desktop and press, ‘Alt + F4’ on your keyword. It would bring up the ‘Shut Down’ option right on the screen. Click on ‘OK’ or simply press enter to Shut Down your PC. This brings forth other options including ‘Restart’, ‘Sleep’ as well as ‘Hibernate.’
5. Try Out with Security Keys
Windows are equipped with Security Keys that can often come in handy times. As the name suggests, this allows users to navigate various security-related options. In fact, this option is most effective against frozen applications jeopardizing your productivity.
In order to Shut Down using Security Keys, use the shortcut ‘Ctrl + Alt + Delete’ on your keyboard. It would bring up the Security Keys shortcut on your PC. Now select the ‘Power’ icon from the bottom right corner and click on ‘Shut Down.’
6. Shut Down Using Command Prompt
For everyone using Command Prompt the majority of the time, this is by far the easiest method for them. Just by typing a command, they can easily Shut Down Windows 11. Press ‘Windows + R’ to bring forth the ‘Run’ dialogue box.
Type in ‘cmd’ and hit enter. Now type in the following command, ‘shutdown /s’, and hit enter. Your system would initiate a shutdown right away. That being said, for the majority of the users, it can be a tedious task. So, we are only recommending the same for advanced ones.
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The Bottom Line
So that was our guide on how you can effectively turn off your Windows 11 PC, and improve its longevity. Let us know in the comment section below, which method you are most comfortable with?
