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

Have you ever thought that with a simple 'swipe', you can turn off your Windows 10 desktop or laptop without the touch screen?

Table of Contents

Step 1: Create a Shortcut
Step 2: Enter the command to create a Shortcut
Step 3: Name the Shortcut
Step 4: Display the Shortcut on the desktop

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.