Although Windows 10X still carries much of the familiarity of Windows 10, a lot of features have been removed, and many others have been reworked, including the power options.
If you are a Windows 10 user, you know that the power options are located in the Start menu, but on Windows 10X, that is no longer the case. Instead, the option to shut down, restart, and lock the device has been relocated to Action Center.
In this guide, you will learn the steps to shut down, restart, and lock your computer on Windows 10X.
- How to shutdown device on Windows 10X
- How to restart device on Windows 10x
- How to lock device on Windows 10X
How to shutdown device on Windows 10X
To shut down Windows 10X, use these steps:
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Click the bottom-right corner of the taskbar (time, network, and battery).
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Click the Power button.
Windows 10X power options -
Select the “Shut down” button.
Windows 10X shutdown option
Once you complete the steps, the device running Windows 10X will shut down.
How to restart device on Windows 10x
To restart Windows 10X, use these steps:
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Click the bottom-right corner of the taskbar (time, network, and battery).
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Click the Power button.
Windows 10X power options -
Select the Restart button.
Windows 10X restart option
After you complete the steps, Windows 10X will restart the device.
How to lock device on Windows 10X
To lock Windows 10X, use these steps:
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Click the bottom-right corner of the taskbar (time, network, and battery).
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Click the Profile button.
Windows 10X profile menu -
Select the Lock button.
Windows 10X lock option
Once you complete the steps, the device will lock, and you will need to confirm your account credentials to sign back into the desktop again.
Mauro Huculak is a Windows expert and the Editor-in-Chief who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He is also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 12 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows, software, and related technologies, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 20 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me.