How to set up swipe screen to turn off computer on Windows 10

Slide to Shutdown  -  Swipe to shutdown is  quite familiar with tablets using Windows operating system. So have you ever thought that  a desktop  or  laptop computer  without a touchscreen can also have this convenient feature? Let's refer to how to install the screen swipe to turn off the computer on  Windows 10  simply below!

Step 1: Create a Shortcut

Right-click on the desktop then select  New  > Select  Shortcut .

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Step 2: Enter the command to create a Shortcut

Enter the command line '%windir%System32SlideToShutDown.exe' in the box  Type the location of the item  of the Create Shortcut  panel  > Select  Next .

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Step 3: Name the Shortcut

In the  Type a name for this shortcut box . Give it any name you want, eg 'Slide to shutdown my PC'> Click  Finish .

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Step 4: Display the Shortcut on the desktop

When you double-click Shortcut on the desktop. The ' Slide to shutdown your PC ' interface will appear. Just  use the mouse and drag it down and  the computer will automatically shut down.

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In addition, you can also change the icon for the Shortcut to look more friendly by: Right-clicking on the Shortcut> Select  Properties .

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Select  Change Icon  > Select new icon> Select  OK .

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Lesley Montoya

Update 03 March 2021