Slide-to-Shutdown: Do you know that Windows 8.1 have an alternative way to terminate it computer your; The feature called “Slide to Shutdown” provides an impressive way to shutdown operation of Windows. It was created for computers and tablets that go into Connected Standby mode. Connected Standby mode is a power management feature similar to what smartphones have. Most Desktop PCs and even x86 tablets do not support Connected Standby mode. However, you can use the Slide-to-Shutdown feature regardless of your system. Below we describe how:
Open File Explorer and follow the path:
c: \ Windows \ System32
There is a file called SlideToShutdown.exe. Find it. You can type its name in your Explorer search box (at the point in the photo below that says "Search System32") to find it faster.
Right-click the file and select Pin to Start to display it on the start screen of your computer
Now on the Start screen and locate the SlideToShutdown shortcut.
Tip: you can also pin the shortcut to the start menu or even if you use an alternative program for start menu button.
Change the tile icon to what you want
Now click on the tile you just created. You can do Slide-to-Shutdown with your mouse or finger if you have a touch screen:
That was, enjoy the new feature of Windows 8.1.
