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SHUTTING DOWN A COMPUTER

                 After we are done with our work and we are in no need to use a computer then it is always
                 advisable to do proper shutdown of the system.
                 Shutting down a computer means sending all the operating system files back to the hard disk
                 and saving all the work into a proper secondary storage device followed by switching off the
                 power supply to all the important components of the computer.
                 The steps to shut down a computer are:

                 Step 1:  Click on the Start button.
                 Step 2:   Click on the Power button
                           in the bottom-right corner
                           of the screen. It shows the
                           following options:
                                Lock:  This option locks
                              the  screen,  requiring
                              a password or  PIN to
                              unlock and resume work.
                              It’s useful if you want to
                              step  away  briefly  and
                              keep your session  and
                              data secure.

                                Sleep:    Puts     your
                              computer  in a low-                                                                  3
                              power state, saving your
                                                                                                                   2
                              session  as it is. When
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                              you wake the computer
                              (usually by pressing a key or moving the mouse), it resumes quickly from where you
                              left off.
                                Shut down: Closes all programs and turns off the computer completely. Use this
                              option if you won’t be using your device for a while.
                                Restart: Closes all programs, turns off the computer, and then turns it back on
                              automatically. This is helpful for applying updates or fixing issues that require a
                              fresh start.
                 Step 3:  Select the Shut down option.

                 Alternatively, you can follow this method, by following the given steps:
                 Step 1:  Press Alt + F4. It will display the
                            Shut  Down  Windows  dialog
                            box.
                 Step 2:  Select the Shut down option from
                            the drop-down menu.
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                 Step 3:  Click on the OK button.
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