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One-Click PC Power Off! How to Create a Windows Shutdown Shortcut

Explains how to create a handy shortcut that lets you shut down Windows with a single click from the desktop. Details the setup process using the 'shutdown.exe' command and how to change it to an easy-to-understand icon, complete with images.

Here is how to create a shortcut to shut down Windows.

It is convenient because you can shut down by double-clicking the created shortcut placed on your desktop or elsewhere.

How to create

1. Right-click on the desktop, and select New > Shortcut

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2. The shortcut creation screen will appear, enter shutdown.exe -s -f -t 0 and click Next

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3. Enter the shortcut name Shutdown and click Finish

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4. Change the icon of the created shortcut

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Right-click the created shortcut and select Properties

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Click Change Icon...

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Select the red square icon and click OK, then click OK again to close the properties window.

That’s it.

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Double-clicking the created shortcut will shut down Windows.

*Note: No shutdown confirmation dialog will be displayed.