Close Windows shortcut

Applies to Windows 7, Vista and XP

You can create a shortcut on your desktop to Log Off or Shut Down windows. To create the Shortcut

• Right mouse click the Desktop
• Choose New and Shortcut

The Create Shortcut dialog box appears

• In the Type the location of the item box, enter one of the following;
• To Log Off, type: %windir%\System32\shutdown.exe -l -t 00
• To Close down, type: %windir%\System32\shutdown.exe -s -t 0
• Click Next
• Give the shortcut a name, for example Log Off or Shut down computer etc
• Click Finish.

To Change the Icon on the Shortcut

• Right mouse click the Icon and choose Properties. A dialog box opens
• Make sure the Shortcut tab is selected
• Click the Change Icon button (at the bottom of the page)

• If a Change Icon window opens click OK to continue
• Select an Icon and click OK
• Click OK in the dialog box to apply.