How to set up Slide to Shutdown on a WinBook Tablet
Description: Slide to Shutdown is a new feature to Windows 8.1. Although not implemented by Microsoft the files are still present and easy to set up. This feature is a good fit for touch screen tablets such at the WinBook Tablets.
- From the desktop app in Windows 8.1 tap on the file explorer folder.
- Tap on the C:\ drive where the Operating system is installed.
- Locate and tap on the Windows folder.
- Locate and tap on the System32 sub folder within the Windows folder.
- Here we want to locate the Slide To Shutdown application file. Note: This file will only be present in Windows 8.1.
- Right click (long touch) the file and select Copy from the menu.
- Go back to the desktop, right click (long touch) and choose Paste Shortcut from the menu.
- There will now be a Slide to Shutdown icon on the desktop. When tapped it will allow you to shut down your computer with a downward sweep of your finger.
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