How do I shutdown / restart Windows 8 preview?

Just installed Windows 8 Preview, and can't figure out how to get to Shutdown/Restart option in the Start menu.

Clicking on start menu brings up the "Start Screen", but Shutdown/Restart options are not there.

Had to use command prompt to shut my box down.

Ideas?


Solution 1:

You have a few options:

  • ctrl+alt+del, then press the On/Off button, in the bottom right corner.
  • Press the hardware power button your computer
  • Log out, and on the log-in screen you'll see the power options.
  • When on the desktop - hover over the start button, press the 'power' button.
  • Press WIN+R and use the command: shutdown.exe -f -s
  • On the desktop, minimize all windows and press Alt+F4

Solution 2:

Its under Settings in the Start Menu (you need to hover over the lower left corner of the Start Button to get the menu with settings, NOT click it).

Or, alternatively, you can hit Win+I to bring up the settings panel.

Settings/Power-down Screenshot

Solution 3:

Ctrl + Alt + Del, then press the On/Off button. Lower right corner.