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Restart and Shutdown Windows 10 with Shortcut Keys

A memo about how to restart and shutdown Windows 10 using shortcut keys. Press after hiding all windows with Ctrl+D, or click on the Windows area of the screen (the area where no software is open) before pressing. Neither shortcut key will restart immediately when pressed, and cancellation is possible.

Shou Arisaka

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Oct 29, 2025

A memo about how to restart and shutdown Windows 10 using shortcut keys.

Alt+F4
Ctrl＋Alt＋Delete

These two options, but Alt+F4 is originally meant to forcibly close the target window or software. Press after hiding all windows with Ctrl+D, or click on the Windows area of the screen (the area where no software is open) before pressing.

Neither shortcut key will restart immediately when pressed, and cancellation is possible.

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Shou Arisaka Oct 29, 2025

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Shou Arisaka

Started web development at 15 by launching a WordPress site. The following year, began microservice development using Ruby on Rails. Currently involved in Next.js website creation supporting the Digital Agency and SaaS development projects, while also pursuing personal modern web app development using React.js, Node.js, and TypeScript as a hobby. Specializes in agile full-stack development from frontend to backend, handling web marketing and advertising design as needed, providing cost-effective and high-quality customer experiences through advertising operations, AI-driven development, and data analysis. Developer, designer, and writer of the IT blog 'DebugTips', which has been supported by over 2 million people worldwide and is celebrating its 9th anniversary. Currently working hard to make the independently developed SNS 'Intrawrite' (currently in beta) Japan's leading domestic social network.