Shut down
1. A term used to describe the process of closing all software programs in preparation to turn off a computer's power. The operating system is generally the last program to be closed and it is highly recommended that all computers properly be shut down before being turned off to help prevent data corruption.
Microsoft Windows 95 and above includes a Shut Down option available through the Start menu that helps the user properly shut down his or her computer.
- See the Windows shutdown command page for further information about this command.
- Microsoft Windows does not shut down.
- Computer turns off without warning.
2. Linux command, see the Linux shutdown command page for further information on this command.
Also see: Logoff, Power down