To terminate (shut down) Windows using the Command Prompt, you can use the shutdown command with appropriate options.

Command to Shut Down Windows Immediately

1. Open Command Prompt: Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
2. Type the Shutdown Command:

   shutdown /s /f /t 0

• /s – Shuts down the computer.
• /f – Forces running applications to close.
• /t 0 – Sets the time delay to 0 seconds (immediate shutdown).

Explanation of the Command

• This command tells Windows to shut down immediately, forcing all running applications to close without saving.

Additional Commands

• Restart the Computer:

  shutdown /r /f /t 0

• Force Log Off:

  shutdown /l

• Abort Shutdown: If you have initiated a shutdown with a delay, you can abort it using:

  shutdown /a

These commands should help you terminate or control the shutdown process from the Command Prompt.