Restart or Shutdown a PC for Windows Operating System

Description: Please select the version of Windows in use below for instructions:

If you are unsure of your Windows OS, refer to the article Validate and Update a Build for Windows Operating Software.

• Windows 7
• Windows 8.1 (Desktop)
• Windows 8.1 (Metro\Tablet)
• Windows 10 (Desktop)

Windows 7

1. Click on the Start icon.
2. Once the Start menu opens, locate the Shut down menu at the bottom right. This opens the Power Options menu.

3. Select the function you wish to perform.

Windows 8.1 (Desktop)

1. From the desktop, right-click on the Windows Start icon.  
2. In the menu that appears select Shut down.
3. Select the action you are attempting to perform.

Windows 8.1 (Metro\Tablet)

1. From the Metro Start screen take your mouse to the top right corner of the screen to activate the Charm bar.
   • If using a touchscreen move your finger from the outside of the top right corner onto the screen diagonally. This summons the Charm bar.

2. Select Settings at the bottom of the Charm bar.
3. Once the settings screen is open you will have an option for Power at the bottom select this.

4. Select the desired action from the menu that appears.

Windows 10 (Desktop)

1. 1. Press the Windows Start icon to open the Start menu.
   2. Once in the Start menu on the left select the Power icon.
   3. In the menu that appears select the desired action.