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Windows 8 shutdown problem

After you shutdown Windows 8, you may find that about 1 minute later, it will go back to the Windows desktop again. And the computer has not been actually turned off.

To fix this issue, follow the steps below:

  1. In the Control Panel, click the "System and Security" (Figure 1).

System and Security

Figure 1

  1. It will pop up the "System and Security" window. Click the "Change what the power buttons do" in the "Power Options" (Figure 2).

Power Options

Figure 2

  1. In the pop up "System Settings" window, click the "Change settings that are currently unavailable" (Figure 3).

System Settings

Figure 3

  1. In the "Shutdown settings", uncheck the "Turn on fast startup (recommended)" check box, and then click the "Save changes" button (Figure 4).

Shutdown Settings

Figure 4