Shutdown or Restart Windows 7 using keyboard keys only

An interesting way to shut down or restart your Windows 7 computer without using the mouse cursor; but by using keyboard keys only. Make sure you have saved all your work before you try it.

While you can use the Start Menu to shut down or restart your PC easily, this trick offers a novel way by using the keys only.

Shutdown Windows 7 using keyboard keys

Press the Windows Key (WinKey).
Release it
Press the Right Arrow key
Hit Enter.

Restart Windows 7 using keyboard keys

Re-starting though, may not so convenient.

Press the Windows Key.
Release it.
Press the Right Arrow key twice
Press the Up Arrow key
Hit Enter.

Commenters add: If on the Desktop, press Alt+F4 and then use arrow key to select Shutdown or Restart. If not on the Desktop, press Win+D first.

Windows Vista users may need to do this to shut down or restart your computer without using the cursor.

Press the Windows Key.
Press the Right Arrow key thrice
Hit Enter.
Press & leave each key. Don’t keep the keys pressed.

Re-starting though is again not so convenient.

Press the Windows Key.
Press the Right Arrow key thrice
Press the Up Arrow key twice.
Hit Enter.

Hope you like this small tip!