How to create a quick shutdown shortcut in Windows XP

Windows XP has a function called shutdown.exe which allows you to easily create shortcut to shutdown or restart your computer.

To create a shutdown shortcut on the desktop:

- Right-click on the desktop.

- Click New -> Shortcut [See pic below]



- Type in shutdown -s -t 00 [See pic below]



- Now click Next

- Type a name for this shortcut. (Name it Quick Shutdown or similar)

- Click Finish

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