Hotkey to shutdown immediately ?

[mistamontiel]

I've referred to http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/16801-shut-down-windows-shortcut.html

First time I did a hotkey, somehow it worked, BUT it asked me "What do you want the computer to do?"

I wouldn't like it sitting on my desktop either. & now the hotkey is not working whatsoever. I'd like to just press the keys anytime anywhere so my PC will shut right down. Please assist

 

[Mike Connor]

Pressing the Windows key will take you directly to the start menu, and you can shut down there.

There are various other key combinations which will shut down immediately, but whether they work correctly depends on how you have things set up.

This is one;

Press the Windows Key <Win> and then release it. Press the Right Arrow key < -> > . Now press <Enter>

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Regards....Mike Connor

 

[mistamontiel]

That's not a hotkey. That's 3 steps to shut down.

 

[Mike Connor]

That's not a hotkey. That's 3 steps to shut down.

These combinations are generally known as "Hotkeys".

If you want to shut down using a single key press, then you have to program a key to do so.

You can do it using autohotkey;

AutoHotkey - Free Mouse and Keyboard Macro Program with Hotkeys and AutoText

the command sequence required to shut down Windows immediately is ;

Shutdown.exe -s -t 00

Using a single key to send this command sequence is not advisable, as there is too much chance of one hitting it accidentally.

Regards....Mike Connor

 

[SmurofNeves]

Have you tried holding down your winkey then pressing F4 > Enter....

Alt + F4 closes any open window... By default

 

[mistamontiel]

Ctrl+Shift+N = Create new folder. That's a hotkey. Why of course I know Alt+F4.

Alright, I will try & program two keys with that link there bud.

Thanks much Mike Connor

 

[SmurofNeves]

That's not a hotkey. That's 3 steps to shut down.

These combinations are generally known as "Hotkeys".

If you want to shut down using a single key press, then you have to program a key to do so.

You can do it using autohotkey;

AutoHotkey - Free Mouse and Keyboard Macro Program with Hotkeys and AutoText

the command sequence required to shut down Windows immediately is ;

Shutdown.exe -s -t 00

Using a single key to send this command sequence is not advisable, as there is too much chance of one hitting it accidentally.

Regards....Mike Connor

Mike,I'm sure you can even make it an icon on the desktop...What do you think..

 

[Mike Connor]

Ctrl+Shift+N = Create new folder. That's a hotkey. Why of course I know Alt+F4.

Alright, I will try & program two keys with that link there bud.

Thanks much Mike Connor

My pleasure.

If you prefer it, you can save that command sequence as a batch file. Pressing the Icon will shutdown Windows immediately.



Regards....Mike Connor

 

[Mike Connor]

Mike,I'm sure you can even make it an icon on the desktop...What do you think..

Yes. See my previous post.

Regards....Mike Connor

 

[SmurofNeves]

I also see you don't need 00 you can just use 0 ,, -R (restart) ,, -I (Log off.)

Just copy & paste mike's code in a shortcut on your desktop...

 

[pbureau]

this may come out as crass, but you do realize by default windows is set to let you Press your power button = shutdown, no questions asked (unless windows update) ...right?

 

[SmurofNeves]

this may come out as crass, but you do realize by default windows is set to let you Press your power button = shutdown, no questions asked (unless windows update) ...right?

My box is under my table??:sarc:

 

[Mike Connor]

this may come out as crass, but you do realize by default windows is set to let you Press your power button = shutdown, no questions asked (unless windows update) ...right?

True enough, but some people are not easily able to reach the power button on their machines.

Regards....Mike Connor

 

[mistamontiel]

Nope.

 

[Mike Connor]

If you want more shutdown options, then you might like to try this;

Lifehacker, tips and downloads for getting things done

Slawdog Smart Shutdown: Home Page

there are quite a few such products available.

http://download.cnet.com/SuperFast-Shutdown/3000-2094_4-11031205.html

You can add these things, ( or the shutdown.bat ) file to a toolbar on your taskbar if you want. Or pin what is pinnable to your taskbar directly. This gives immediate access.

Be careful with some of them, as although they will shutdown fast some will not close programs properly before doing so.

Regards....Mike Connor

 

[pbureau]

I am trying to recall what I changed in teh windows setting, cause when I press the start/shutdown icon, it just shutsdown it doesnt ask me a question

 

[Mike Connor]

I am trying to recall what I changed in teh windows setting, cause when I press the start/shutdown icon, it just shutsdown it doesnt ask me a question

Change what happens when you press the power button on your computer

QUOTE:

By default, clicking the Shut down button on the Start menu shuts down your computer. You can change this so that instead of shutting down, your computer logs you off, locks, restarts, goes into a sleep state, or goes into hibernation.

1. Open Taskbar and Start Menu Properties by clicking the Start button
   
   , clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Taskbar and Start Menu.
2. Click the Start Menu tab.
3. In the Power button action list, click an item, and then click OK.
   When you change the action of the Shut down button, the name of the button changes to reflect the new action.

Regards....Mike Connor

 

[pbureau]

I am trying to recall what I changed in teh windows setting, cause when I press the start/shutdown icon, it just shutsdown it doesnt ask me a question

Change what happens when you press the power button on your computer

QUOTE:

By default, clicking the Shut down button on the Start menu shuts down your computer. You can change this so that instead of shutting down, your computer logs you off, locks, restarts, goes into a sleep state, or goes into hibernation.

1. Open Taskbar and Start Menu Properties by clicking the Start button
   
   , clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Taskbar and Start Menu.
2. Click the Start Menu tab.
3. In the Power button action list, click an item, and then click OK.
   When you change the action of the Shut down button, the name of the button changes to reflect the new action.

Regards....Mike Connor

Ahhh...there ya go! grins, guess though its 2 mouseclick versus having a shutdown icon on the desktop

 

[Mike Connor]

I am trying to recall what I changed in teh windows setting, cause when I press the start/shutdown icon, it just shutsdown it doesnt ask me a question

Change what happens when you press the power button on your computer

QUOTE:

By default, clicking the Shut down button on the Start menu shuts down your computer. You can change this so that instead of shutting down, your computer logs you off, locks, restarts, goes into a sleep state, or goes into hibernation.

1. Open Taskbar and Start Menu Properties by clicking the Start button
   
   , clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Taskbar and Start Menu.
2. Click the Start Menu tab.
3. In the Power button action list, click an item, and then click OK.
   When you change the action of the Shut down button, the name of the button changes to reflect the new action.

Regards....Mike Connor

Ahhh...there ya go! grins, guess though its 2 mouseclick versus having a shutdown icon on the desktop

There are lots of ways to do it.

JumpControl: Add Shutdown, Logoff, Restart and Sleep Button On Windows Taskbar


http://www.webtechgeek.com/How-to-one-click-shutdown-button.htm


I just use the normal Windows menu, but I have seen loads of ways to do it on other machines,and there are hundreds of programs and short cuts to do it.

Some people skin a cat just to see if they can do it. Other people want to know how many ways there are to skin a cat. Some want to know the quickest way, some want to know how to do it without hurting the cat, some don't care about the cat, they only want the skin, some want to do it starting at the head, and some at the tail. Some people want to know how to catch the cat.

None of this actually makes much difference as far as the cat is concerned.

Regards....Mike Connor