You can get the classic shutdown dialog box back in Windows 8 instantly by using the Alt + F4 keyboard shortcut. Because Windows 8 removed the traditional Start Menu, finding the power options natively requires digging through the Charms bar.
Here are the best ways to bypass the Charms bar and bring back the classic, familiar Windows shutdown experience. Method 1: The Classic Keyboard Shortcut (No Setup Required)
This is the absolute fastest way to open the classic “Shut Down Windows” dialog box. Go to your Desktop view.
Click on any empty space on your desktop background to ensure no other applications are selected. Press Alt + F4 simultaneously.
The classic drop-down menu will appear. Select Shut Down and hit Enter. Method 2: Create a Custom Desktop Shutdown Icon
You can create a 1-click desktop shortcut that mimics the old-school shutdown action and pin it directly to your taskbar or Start screen.
Right-click on an empty space on your desktop, hover over New, and select Shortcut.
In the location box, type the following command precisely: shutdown.exe /s /t 00 (The “00” tells it to shut down immediately).
Click Next, name the shortcut “Shut Down”, and click Finish.
To make it look classic, right-click your new shortcut, go to Properties, and click Change Icon.
Choose the traditional red power button icon from the list, click OK, and then hit Apply.
Optional: Right-click the finished icon and choose Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start for instant access. Method 3: Use the Windows 8.1 Power Menu
If you have upgraded your system to Windows 8.1, Microsoft brought back a hidden alternative menu that behaves similarly to the classic layout. How do I shutdown Windows 8? – Super User
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