
Note that this method works great on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 operating systems. I haven’t tried this on Windows XP but should work fine on that as well. Closing all programs and windows using Alt + F4 shortcutįollow the given below instructions to quickly close all running programs and windows. Step 1: Simply press the Alt + Tab key once if all programs and windows are in minimized state. Step 2: Next, start pressing Alt + F4 hotkey to start running apps and windows until you see the Shut Down Windows dialog. Step 3: If all programs and windows have been closed, you can press the Enter key when you see the Shut Down dialog to commence shutting down Windows.

Step 4: If the Shut Down dialog appears even before closing all open windows and programs, simply press Alt + Tab key once to select an open window or program and then start pressing Alt + F4 hotkey again to kill remaining programs and windows.

Once all windows and programs are closed, you’ll see Shut Down Windows dialog.
