How to make Windows 8 Automatically Turn Off

Microsoft finally released its new version of Operating System - Windows 8. I think one of the most different things between Windows 8 and the previous versions is the removal of the traditional Start menu. And this makes users difficult to figure out how to shut down Windows 8 in first time use.

The video below will teach you how to shutdown Windows 8 OS quickly, and save you from taking a major learning curve.

                                     

To shut down your Windows 8 PC, click on “Settings” in the start-menu. Then on the right sidebar, click on “Power”, it will pop up “Shut down” and “Restart”. Click “Shut down” to shut down your Windows 8.

If you want a more quick way, you can use hotkey combination Alt+F4 to shutdown Windows 8 OS.

And of course, you can also shut down your Windows 8 by power off it directly ( :) more as a joke than an actual how-to practice).

The above is about how to shut down Windows 8 manually. Sometimes it is good that computer can shutdown automatically after finishing certain task, and I understand that many of you may want to be able to auto turn off your computer.

you can see: How to create Shutdown Shortcut App for Windows 8 OS

Just read on…

Windows 8 shutdown automatically - solution

Windows 8 Shutdown Assistant provides solution to this job. It will help you to auto turn off Windows 8 accurately. You can also use it to automatically put your computer into shutdown, log off, or hibernation mode.

It’s the new Windows 8 Task Scheduler, and there are actually many other functions on this program. I will only focus on how to auto shut down your Windows 8 in this section, if you want to learn more about it, read page of Windows 8 Shutdown Assistant.

Download and Install this software. You can shut down your Windows 8 computer at desired time.

The Basics of Windows 8 Shutdown Assistant

You can specify times when to shut down the PC, like “Shutdown at 12:10:00 everyday”, or “Shutdown at 2011/9/26 12:10:00”. If you want to set it to automatically shut down after 15 minutes, type "in 15 minutes from now".

When your computer meets the conditions that you specified, it will automatically shut down or go into the mode (log off, restart, hibernate, lock computer, run file or program) that you selected.

Although I really think Microsoft is making things more complicated, but Windows 8 has its impressive functions and will attract more and more people to use it. Maybe it will replace the previous versions of Windows OS and to be the most popular one soon.

Already running Windows 8? Use the Windows 8 Shutdown Timer, now you can schedule when to shutdown Windows 8 OS. And it also works on Windows 7, Vista, and 2008.

Install Windows 8 Developer Preview (Tutorial)

Microsoft officially released the Windows 8 developer preview to the public without much restrictions. Anyone who likes to experiment can download it and install it. Most of you would install it without much problem, but lets me go through step by step how to install the Windows 8 developer version.

Make sure you install this particular Windows 8 version on a testing computer or virtual machine, which will not affect any critical data.

1. First of all download the Windows 8 developer preview  (Evaluation copy Build 8102.winmain_win8m3.110830-1739). There are three options to select, 64-bit  build with development tools to build apps, and a 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) build without development tools.

2. After you download the ISO files you can extract the files by using Power ISO, Win RAR or any other third-party ISO program. Then copy it to a USB memory stick. Installing Windows 8 developer preview using USB memory stick would be the easiest way. However you can burn the files to a DVD and install it to a testing computer.

3. Plug the Windows 8 USB memory stick and boot up the machine. Make sure that computer BIOS are changed to boot from USB device.

4. It will copy the initial files  and prompt you to select the language and the country. Then it will copy all the Windows 8 installation files and start extracting. This may take time and it will depend on your hardware.

5. After completing the step 4 it will automatically reboot the machine. Unplug the USB memory stick to avoid repeating the same steps over and over.

6. Your computer is start with Windows 8 for the first time and it will start making your computer ready for the new operating system.

7. Give your PC a name is the next step.

8. You can set up the wireless connection next.

9. You can select Express settings in any case you want to finish the installation quickly, otherwise you can go through settings one by one.

10. Finally you will come to the new metro styled Windows 8 interface.

Windows 8 have pretty basic system requirements. For testing purposes I have installed the new OS on a Netbook (EeePC – 2GB Ram), which does not have a touch screen. You have seen how Windows 8 works on touch screens. You can experience the same functions with the mouse pointer and keyboard. I will share some tips and tricks on how you can manageWindows 8 with keyboard and mouse.  I would like to hear your thoughts about Windows 8 installation and what you really think about new Windows 8 interface.