Would you like to shut down your Windows 10 computer completely? Follow our guide and find out how to do it..
If you exit Windows 10 using the "Shut down" button in the start menu, the operating system is not actually shut down. The pure Windows operating system is put into a kind of "sleep state" (similar to the hibernation state) so that it can be restarted automatically as quickly as possible with the quick start option the next time it is started. However, there are a few ways you can really shut down Windows completely.
If you actually want to shut down Windows and turn off your computer, this method is for you. Open the start menu and the on / off options as usual, as if you wanted to shut down the PC normally. Click " Shut Down " while holding down the Shift key . Windows will now shut down completely. When you start the PC again, Windows needs a little longer to start up. All processes have to start first and this takes a moment.
If you instead of the usual clicks " shut down , instead" " Restart " option for a complete turn off your computer is performed. This complete shutdown option is best for you if you want to continue using your PC for the moment, but want to make sure that all processes are running correctly and nothing is happening in the background that you may not be aware of..
Another option is to deactivate the quick start under the power options. To do this, navigate to Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > Power Options > System Settings . You can get to the "System Settings" via " Select what should happen when you press the power switch ". Then expand the view via " Some settings are currently not visible ". Finally, remove the check mark next to " Activate quick start ". Your Windows PC will now be completely shut down the next time you shut down.
