Feb 10
Waiting for your computer to shut down can be annoying. So how can you shut your computer down in a hurry?
Windows XP
In Windows XP, press the Windows key once. Then, press the “U” key twice to shut down your machine. Also, you can press the Windows key and then the “U” and “R” keys to restart.
Pressing the Windows key and then the “L” key will log you off the machine. This is real handy at work if your are on a networked system and at home, it will keep the kids out of your profile.
Windows Vista
In Vista, press the Windows key. Then, press the right arrow key three times. Press the “U” key to shut down. You can press the “R” key to restart. Or, press “L” to log off.
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February 10th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
wow! thanks for the info…shutting down my lappy is really annoying and I think this entry could be a real help for me
February 11th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Cool! Thanks for the tip. Now I know how to make my life a lot easier
February 12th, 2008 at 6:13 am
Thanks for the great tips.
I should be able to see to shutdown my damn pc without laying a hand on my mouse now.
February 13th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
With Vista, would throwing the laptop across the room shut it down faster? lol.. the thing boots up faster than XP, but takes forever to shutdown. One of the biggest flaws of the “great OS.”
February 14th, 2008 at 6:05 am
Nice tips. It’ll come in real handy.
February 14th, 2008 at 7:15 am
Useful tips. Thanks for sharing!
February 15th, 2008 at 5:38 am
Nice tips!
Thanks for share it
February 18th, 2008 at 1:01 am
I didn’t know about this way.
I did create a desktop icon I just click on and it shuts down the computer quickly. I will have to make a sticky note and put it on my monitor somewhere to remind me of your keyboard way. Thanks!
February 18th, 2008 at 3:41 am
Useful tips there for the computer beginner. Good site by the way, a good idea!
February 18th, 2008 at 8:59 am
Wow! Thanks for the tips will use it.
February 18th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Very nice tip for saving some time.
January 11th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Awesome tip, I hate waiting for my laptop to shut down!
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