How do I add a tile on the Windows 8 Modern UI that allows me to click that tile to start shutting down the computer?
2 Answers
Adapted from Ben Oostdam's blog.
- Go to
%Appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
- Right click > New > Shortcut
- Enter
%windir%\system32\Shutdown.exe -s -t 0
as the location - Give it a name and click Finish
- Position the icon where you want it:
Optional:
- Right click on the shortcut and select Properties
- Click the Change Icon... button. (There is a power button icon in
%SystemRoot%\system32\SHELL32.dll
To add the shortcut to the All Apps group:
- In the shortcut properties, go to the Security tab
- Add
All Application Packages
and make sure the Read and Read & execute permissions are enabled
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2@SeiSeiei Just a note "shutdown -s -t 0" will do a full shutdown, so next boot will be slower than if you used the "settings" shutdown, it does a "shutdown -h -t 0" for a hybrid shutdown, which allows for a faster startup.– MoabOct 28, 2012 at 20:38
Use Win+C and then select Shutdown.
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1That pops up a sidebar, but there is no Shutdown option... unless you click Settings, then do additional clicks... Oct 28, 2012 at 19:18