Windows 10: Create a Shortcut to shut down the computer.

Discus and support Create a Shortcut to shut down the computer. in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Win 10 version 1809 I would like to create a shortcut to shutdown the computer and have created one following the instructions in How to Create A... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by JJG10, Apr 9, 2019.

  1. JJG10
    JJG10 Win User

    Create a Shortcut to shut down the computer.


    Win 10 version 1809

    I would like to create a shortcut to shutdown the computer and have created one following the instructions in

    How to Create A Shutdown Shortcut on Windows 10 Desktop but I can't make it work. Nothing happens when I double click the shortcut's icon.

    Will someone please give me a hand in doing this?

    Thank you.

    :)
     
    JJG10, Apr 9, 2019
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  2. SYED MD BILAL
    Syed Md Bilal Win User

    Create desktop shortcuts to websites with Edge

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand your inconvenience. We will assist you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

    • Open a webpage in Microsoft Edge.
    • Click the three dots at top right corner.
    • Choose Open with Internet Explorer.
    • Right Click and click on create shortcut.
    • The shortcut shall open in Microsoft Edge, if it is your default browser.


    Hope it helps. Do let us know if your issue is resolved. For any further assistance, feel free to contact us.

    Thank you.
     
    Syed Md Bilal, Apr 9, 2019
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  3. VINODH_KUMAR V
    Vinodh_Kumar V Win User
    How to create a shortcut for a keyboard shortcut.

    Hi Marcos,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you are willing to create Keyboard shortcut on Windows 10. I will certainly help you.

    I suggest you to follow the steps in the below Microsoft article to create
    a keyboard shortcut for an app.

    Create keyboard shortcuts to open desktop apps

    Note: The troubleshooting steps in the above link are meant for windows 8, however, you can use the same for windows 10 as well.

    Refer below article for more information on Keyboard shortcuts.

    Keyboard shortcuts

    Please post back with above information and we will be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Vinodh_Kumar V, Apr 9, 2019
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  4. TERRACE
    terrace Win User

    Create a Shortcut to shut down the computer.

    Screensaver shortcut


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    I would suggest you to try the following steps and check if that helps.

    • Go to the folder C:\Windows\System32 and sort by file type.
    • Look for the screensaver file type (.scr).
    • Find the file scrnsave.scr(you can choose any of the screensavers).
    • Right click and select send to>desktop (create shortcut). The shortcut on my attachment, but when i click on it my screen goes off and on and nothing else.Create a Shortcut to shut down the computer. :)
     
    terrace, Apr 9, 2019
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