Windows Shutdown

To prevent a Windows shutdown in Hybrid Mode, which is the default in Windows 8 and Windows 10, you can use the following command:

shutdown /s /t 0

What it does:

• /s - a real shutdown without Hybrid Mode
• /t 0 - do it immediately, don't wait for anything

Alternatively create a shortcut like so:

With a simple double click you can shutdown your computer and force a real boot sequence the next time you start.