We usually turn off our computers by clicking the Shutdown icon in the Start Menu. This method is easy and suitable for most users. However, have you ever wondered if there are faster and more efficient ways to shut down your computer?
To answer this question, Mytour will show you 2 ways to use the shutdown command on Window 10 in the following content.
Guide to Shutting Down Your Computer with the Shutdown Command
1. Use the Shutdown command to turn off your computer via the Run tool
By employing the Shutdown command to turn off your computer using this method, you won't need to rely on the mouse for operations. This is especially handy when your computer's mouse suddenly becomes unresponsive.
On the computer you're using, press the Window + R key combination to initiate the Run command window. At this point, the mouse cursor is automatically moved to the dialog box of this tool. Here, continue entering the command shutdown /s and press Enter. Your computer will shut down immediately without the need for the mouse.
2. Computer Shutdown Trick Using the Shutdown Command in Command Prompt
Step 1: Launch the Command Prompt tool
On your computer's workspace, press the Window + R combination to open the Run command window, type the command Cmd in the box, and press OK.
Step 2: Shutdown Commands to Turn Off the Computer in Command Prompt
When the Cmd (Command Prompt) tool is opened, you enter the command in the following syntax: shutdown -s or shutdown /s and shutdown -s -t -c, then press Enter to turn off the computer, where:
- Shutdown: is the starting point for most commands related to shutdown and startup.
-c.Shutdown -s -t 500 -c
Note: To cancel recently initiated shutdown commands, enter the command shutdown -a into the Command Prompt tool.
So, Mytour has just presented in detail how to use the Shutdown command to turn off a Windows 10 computer. If you are interested and want to explore more ways to shut down your computer, stay tuned for our upcoming articles! Wishing you success!
