Turn Off icon

[Brian Hurst]

Is it possible to create a shortcut on the desktop to
turn off the computer rather than having to go via the
start menu every time?

Hope someone can help.

Many thanks,

Brian Hurst

[Mike]

The obvious benefit of having to go through the start menu is that you will
not accidentally turn off the pc..


"Brian Hurst" > wrote in message
...
> Is it possible to create a shortcut on the desktop to
> turn off the computer rather than having to go via the
> start menu every time?
>
> Hope someone can help.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Brian Hurst

[Gerald Ross]

There is a command to do it, but I use the free program Wizmo.exe. The
command with it is wizmo exit. Or Wizmo quiet exit if you don't want the
little wizmo sound.

Mike wrote:
> The obvious benefit of having to go through the start menu is that you will
> not accidentally turn off the pc..
>
>
> "Brian Hurst" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Is it possible to create a shortcut on the desktop to
>> turn off the computer rather than having to go via the
>> start menu every time?
>>
>> Hope someone can help.
>>
>> Many thanks,
>>
>> Brian Hurst
>
>

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[Chad Harris]

Xref: kermit microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize:116216

Brian--

You could of course use Task Manager via rt. click task bar>task mgr.>turn
off.

*To CreateShut Down Shortcut on Desktop*

1) On the desktop, right-click and go to New, then to Shortcut.
2) You should now see a pop-up window instructing you to enter a command
line path.
3) For Win XP Use this path: SHUTDOWN -s -t 01
4) Click the "Next" button.
5) Name the shortcut and click the "Finish" button.
6) If you want a key assigned, you can also right click this
shortcut,>Properties>type in X or any letter in the Shortcut Key box.

hth,

Chad Harris

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"Brian Hurst" > wrote in message
...
> Is it possible to create a shortcut on the desktop to
> turn off the computer rather than having to go via the
> start menu every time?
>
> Hope someone can help.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Brian Hurst

[LucB]

What about a desktop shortcut to restart?

"Brian Hurst" > wrote in message
...
> Is it possible to create a shortcut on the desktop to
> turn off the computer rather than having to go via the
> start menu every time?
>
> Hope someone can help.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Brian Hurst

[LucB]

What about a desktop shortcut to restart?

"Brian Hurst" > wrote in message
...
> Is it possible to create a shortcut on the desktop to
> turn off the computer rather than having to go via the
> start menu every time?
>
> Hope someone can help.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Brian Hurst

[DennisLazo.com]

if you are using winxp and your keyboard has an off key, that would be one
way to turn off your computer fast.

or you could also push the power key of your computer. most likely, the
computer will go through the shutdown process.


"Brian Hurst" > wrote in message
...
> Is it possible to create a shortcut on the desktop to
> turn off the computer rather than having to go via the
> start menu every time?
>
> Hope someone can help.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Brian Hurst

[LucB]

What about a desktop shortcut to restart?

"Brian Hurst" > wrote in message
...
> Is it possible to create a shortcut on the desktop to
> turn off the computer rather than having to go via the
> start menu every time?
>
> Hope someone can help.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Brian Hurst

[DennisLazo.com]

if you are using winxp and your keyboard has an off key, that would be one
way to turn off your computer fast.

or you could also push the power key of your computer. most likely, the
computer will go through the shutdown process.


"Brian Hurst" > wrote in message
...
> Is it possible to create a shortcut on the desktop to
> turn off the computer rather than having to go via the
> start menu every time?
>
> Hope someone can help.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Brian Hurst

[LucB]

What about a desktop shortcut to restart?

"Brian Hurst" > wrote in message
...
> Is it possible to create a shortcut on the desktop to
> turn off the computer rather than having to go via the
> start menu every time?
>
> Hope someone can help.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Brian Hurst