Classic Shutdown for Windows 8

Classic Shutdown for Windows 8 is a software application that provides Windows 8 users with the classical menu for shutting down and restarting your computer.

You are not required to go through the installation process, as this utility is portable. This means that the Windows registry and Start menu/screen are going to be updated with new entries and no leftovers will remain on the hard drive after its removal.

You should also keep in mind that by placing the program files to a USB thumb drive or other similar external storage device, you make it possible to run Classic Shutdown for Windows 8 on any computer you come face to face with and take it everywhere with you.

The interface you are met with can only be described as minimal and clean, as it only encloses some buttons and a few explanations. Moreover, it is familiar, which means that all user categories can learn how to work with it, including those with little or no previous experience with computers.

This tool enables you to shut down and restart your computer, as well as switch user, sign out and sleep, with just a click of the button, with the help of the built-in drop-down menu. Every time you choose an action, a small explanation is going to be displayed. You should also know that if you click outside the main window, the app is going to close.

To sum up, Classic Shutdown for Windows 8 proves to be a simple, yet efficient piece of software. The interface is user-friendly, all tasks are performed in a timely manner and our tests did not pick up on any errors or crashes. It does not put a strain on the system’s performance, as the CPU and memory usage is minimal at all times.