Shortcut to shutdown or restart Windows 10 or 11 in less than three keystrokes

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Shortcut to shutdown or restart Windows 10 or 11 in less than three keystrokes

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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"

- "On Battery" (laptop only)

- "Plugged In" (laptop and desktop).

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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.

[](https://i.sstatic.net/yLitR.png)

Source [How to quickly shut down Windows 10](http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-quickly-shut-down-windows-10/)

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.

[](https://i.sstatic.net/0C47d.png)

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Enter will press "OK".

Source 7 [Ways To Shut Down Or Restart A Windows 10 PC Or Device](http://www.7tutorials.com/7-ways-shut-down-or-restart-windows-10-pc-or-device)

Solution 2 - Win+X, U, U (3 keystrokes/4 keypresses)

Explanation:

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Win+X will open the power user menu:

[](https://i.sstatic.net/87FtD.png)

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U will open the "Shutdown or sign out menu":

[](https://i.sstatic.net/SxZhT.png)

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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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