How to turn off the laptop properly: standard shutdown methods, shutting down the laptop properly when it freezes

First time users of computer equipment at first faced with a huge number of questions related to the features of operation. For example, how to properly turn off and turn on a laptop so as not to harm either its operating system or hardware. This article will discuss various ways to turn off the laptop and their features.

Standard ways to turn off a laptop

To begin with, it is worth deciding whether the laptop should be turned off altogether or it is better to put the device into sleep mode each time, as many users do. In favor of deactivating the laptop every time after work and disconnecting it from the power source, experts cite a number of the following reasons:

1. A never-shutdown laptop will serve its owner much less due to its quick failure battery (the more the battery has transferred charge cycles, the more "worn out" it considered).
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2. A constantly switched on device even in sleep mode consumes a lot of electricity, which will slightly increase electricity costs.
3. If the device has a cooler noise or indicators are constantly flashing, this can negatively affect the owner’s sleep, because for a good sleep, it is recommended that there is no light and complete silence.

The standard shutdown procedure performed using the "Start" button on the desktop, and then selecting the "Shutdown" item is known to most novice users. This action algorithm is valid for Windows 7, 8 or 10, but for XP one more item is added to it: after selecting “Shutdown”, you will need to confirm the indicated action.

Reference! If shutting down a laptop usually lasts no more than a minute (not counting working with the necessary updates on some operating systems), then it usually takes much longer to start it.

How to turn off a laptop with Windows 8

Many users, having finished working on a laptop, just close the lid of the laptop. In this case, the device itself does not turn off, but only goes into sleep mode, the main disadvantages of which have been identified above. Hibernation is more suitable when the user needs to quickly access already open projects and Windows 8 applications.

Reference! If the battery of the device in sleep mode drops to zero, the laptop will automatically turn off.

In addition to the standard, there is another optimal way to turn off the eighth version of the OS, which is common among many users. In this case, the Run program is used, through which it is possible to carry out not only shutdown, but also many other useful operations. So, in order to use this utility to deactivate the device, you must:

• press the Win + r key combination (the “Win” key is usually not signed, but the Windows logo is drawn on it);
• after calling the program window, enter the command “shutdown / s / t 0 / f” (without quotes);
• Wait for all applications to close and deactivate the device.

How to turn off a laptop with Windows 10

The main way to turn off a laptop with Windows 10 is no different from the standard above and made as convenient as possible for any user. Having selected the “Shutdown” item after pressing the “Start” key, the user will only have to wait until the device will stop working all open applications and windows (some may need confirmation to close) and will turn off.

In addition, the shutdown method using the Run utility works on version 10, however, many users prefer not to resort to it due to the fact that such a shutdown requires more action (calling the desired window and entering teams).

Proper shutdown of the laptop when freezing

Such cases are widespread when the laptop simply refuses to turn off due to system freezes and lags. In this case, the user can not always even get to the "Start" button, since the device may freeze, for example, on a game open in full screen, and stop responding to basic commands.

In this case, the best option would be to turn off through the "Task Manager", which is called by the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + Alt + Delete". Often when you press a combination (you need to hold down the keys at the same time), the system will take time in order to display the required window in which the user can select a function off.

If you can’t restart a hovering laptop even in this way, you can use a more radical method. In order to forcefully turn off the laptop, you must hold down the power key and hold it for 3-5 seconds. After that, the laptop will turn off, however, all data not saved on it will be lost.

Reference! Specialists recommend using this method of deactivation only as a last resort, since frequent emergency shutdowns can harm the operation of the operating system.

Relying on the version of their operating system, as well as the above tips, everyone can, albeit indirectly, extend the life of not only the laptop’s battery, but also the device’s OS.