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Add a Shutdown Tile

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Have you ever wanted to shutdown your PC simply by clicking a tile on the Metro screen? Now you can :) Here's an easy guide on how to accomplish this.

1. Navigate to:

Code:
C:\Users\/[USERID]/\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

2. Right-Click & select New -> Shortcut

3. Type the location of the item:

Code:
C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe /s /t 0

4. Click Next

5. Type a name for this shortcut. I.E. Shutdown this PC

6. Click Finish

7. Press Windows Key to return to Start Page

8. Right-Click on the new tile

9. Click Open file location

10. Click Change Icon

11. Click OK when you get the error message.

12. Click the Shutdown Icon

13. Click OK

14. Click Apply

15. Click OK
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