4 Ways to Restart or Shut down Windows 10

By Michael | Last Updated January 03, 2024

The article introduces four commonly-used methods to restart or shut down Windows 10 computer in detail.

Video guide on how to restart or shut down Windows 10:

How to Restart or Shut Down Windows 10

Way 1: Restart or shut down Windows 10 in the Start Menu.

Step 1: Tap the lower-left Start button to open the Start Menu.

Step 2: Click the Power Options button on the top middle, and select Restart or Shut down in the list.

Way 2: Restart or shut down Windows 10 in the Quick Access Menu.

Right-click the bottom-left corner on the desktop to open the menu, tap Shut down or sign out and choose Restart or Shut down in the sub-menu.

Way 3: Restart or shut down Windows 10 in the Shut Down Windows dialog.

Step 1: Press Alt+F4 to open the Shut Down Windows dialog box.

Step 2: Click the down arrow, choose Restart or Shut down in the list and tap OK.

Way 4: Restart or shutdown Windows 10 on the Settings Panel.

Step 1: Use Windows+C to open the Charms Menu and select Settings on it.

Step 2: Click the Power button, and choose Restart or Shut down in the pop-up list.

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