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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
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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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