Follow these directions to create a one-click shutdown shortcut on your desktop:

1. On your desktop, right-click on a blank spot and point to New, then click on Shortcut.
2. In the “Create Shortcut” window, type the following depending of the version of Windows you are using.

For Windows 95, 98, or Me type (or even better, copy and paste:
C:\windows\rundll.exe user.exe,exitwindows

For Windows XP type or copy:
SHUTDOWN -s -t 01

3. Click the “Next” button.
4. Name the shortcut whatever you would like, and click the “Finish” button. Now whenever you want to shut down, just double click on this shortcut.