How To Shutdown A Windows 8 Machine…

I can’t believe that people have to google to find out how to shut down a Windows 8 machine properly. So, here it goes.

Click on the “windows” button (the one between left Ctrl & Alt buttons) on your keyboard and it will bring the metro user interface in Windows 8. Move your mouse to the bottom left hand corner and a new menu will come up.

Click on “Settings” (the first option in the menu).

This will bring the settings menu, but on the right hand side of the screen. You will find the power button, along with a few other buttons.

Click the “power” button and the “shut down” option will be visible. Click on it and your machine will shut down properly.

You can restart or put the machine to sleep following the same steps.