How to Restart, Shut Down or Put to Sleep Windows 8

I have to admit, I was having some trouble figuring out how to shut down and restart Windows 8 recently, which was pretty embarrassing. However, thanks to MrGroove’s post a few days ago covering all the new Windows 8 Metro keyboard shortcuts, I figured out what I believe is the best method for shutting down both my Windows 8 tablet and desktop.

For Tablet users, Swipe the screen from Left to Right starting on the far Right side. Tap Settings.

Tap Power.

Tap Sleep, Shut Down or Restart.

Editors Note: I had some extra energy tonight so I included a screencast to go along with Jordan’s groovyPost.

Type Win+I which will bring up the settings Charms Settings. Click Power and choose between Sleep, Shut down or Restart.

Just as a reminder you can access this Charm panel from anywhere, while browsing the Internet, using a Windows 8 app, or pretty much anywhere else.

If you have a mouse, you can also move the mouse to the bottom-left corner of the screen to open the Start Charm.

Click Settings.

And again, click the Power button to get the shutdown/restart options.

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