SHUTTING DOWN WINDOWS

Step 1: If your computer has the “Begin Logon” screen that says “Press Ctl + Alt + Delete to Log On”, DO NOT JUST TURN THE MACHINE OFF.
Step 2: Press Ctl + Alt + Delete
Step 3: Click OK
Step 4: You will now see the login screen where you usually type your user name and password.  Rather than typing anything in, click on the button that says “Shut Down”
Step 5: Choose Shutdown  
Step 6: Click on OK  
Step 7: Wait for the machine to tell you that you can shut down  
Step 8: Turn off the computer