Re: Vista keyboard shortcuts??

"Kickin' Ass & Takin' Names" <> wrote in message
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> Back in the day when I ran Win XP Home Edition, when I wanted to shut
> off the computer I did this:
>
> -- Hit the Windows symbol key (bottom left between CTRL and ALT)
> -- Hit U (tUrn off)
> -- HIt R (Restart) or U (tUrn off)
>
> In Vista, when I hit the Windows symbol key, the start menu comes up
> but I don'd find any way to use the keyboard to shut down -- instead,
> I have to use the mouse:
>
> -- click on the little arrowhead
> -- click on either Restart or Shut Down.
>
> Is there a keyboard shortcut in Vista to shut down or restart?
>

If nothing else is open (or if you click on the desktop first), ALT+F4
brings up the "Shut down Windows" dialog. Pressing R will select
Restart, S will cycle between Sleep/Shutdown/Switch User, then press
Enter. Done. No mouse required.

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Zaphod

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