Shutting down or restarting Windows XP is quite a lengthy process. If you have a lot of programs running in the background(Firefox, MSN , Word or other small programs),try to shut down your PC, you will be prompted by a lot of warning messages….. “do you want to save your work or the current session….or program is still running, are you sure want to quit “…You will agrree, these type of messages are a common sight with Windows Xp
Quick shutdown
Here below we shall discuss on ,how to handle these constraints:
Right Click on an empty area on the desktop
Select “New”, “Shortcut”
In the space provided “Enter the location of the item,” type shutdown-s-t 30
Make sure to add a space!
Click “Next” and choose a name to describe
Click “Finish”
You see with a new icon that lets you quickly turn off your computer!
shutdown-s-t 30
The shutdown command is used to stop a local client
The attribute:-s means that it will will turn off the computer
The attribute:
You change the time by changing the number after-t.
Quick restart
Right Click on an open space on the desktop
Select “New”, “Shortcut”
In the “Enter the location of the item,” type shutdown-r-t 5
Make sure to add a space!
Click “Next” and choose a name to describe
Click “Finish”
A new icon has been created that will restart your computer in a few seconds.
shutdown-r-t 5
The attribute: -r- the pc will restart
Attribute: r-30 means that Windows OS will wait 30 seconds before restarting.
Change time by changing the number after-t.
Disable fast Shutdown
Make a right click on an open space on the desktop
Select “New”, “Shortcut”
In the “Enter the location of the item, enter shutdown-a
Don’t forget the space.
Click “Next” and choose a name for shortcut.
Click “Finish”
This method has a useful feature:
When you run the shortcut for fast shutdown, and you change your mind, just double-click on the icon,
Windows XP shutdown will be suspended an will resume its normal course.
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