How do I shutdown Windows 10 in 3 or less keystrokes?
There are three solutions (detailed below).
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Configure the Power button to perform a shutdown (1 button press)
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Win+D, Alt+F4, Enter (3 keystrokes/5 keypresses) or
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Win+X, U, U (3 keystrokes/4 keypresses)
Note:
- The U may need to be replaced with another keystroke depending on your language setting if you are not using an English version of Windows.
Solution 1 - Configure the Power button to perform a shutdown (1 button press)
Technically a button press is not the same as a keystroke, but I think it meets the spirit of the question.
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Click in Windows 10's Search field, type "power", and then click "Power Options" in the search results that appear.
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In the list of options on the left, click "Choose what the power buttons do."
There are pull-down menus next to "When I press the power button"
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Click the pull-down menu(s), and select "Shut Down".
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Click "Save changes"
Now, whenever you press the power button, your PC should immediately shut down.
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Solution 2 - Win+D, Alt+F4, Enter (3 keystrokes/5 keypresses)
Explanation:
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Win+D will show the desktop.
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Alt+F4 will open the shut down menu (when you are viewing the desktop.
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Enter will press "OK".
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Solution 2 - Win+X, U, U (3 keystrokes/4 keypresses)
Explanation:
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Win+X will open the power user menu:
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U will open the "Shutdown or sign out menu":
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U will execute "Shut down".
Notes:
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The U may need to be replaced with another keystroke depending on y
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