How to Log Out of Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the Start menu.

   This can be achieved by clicking the Windows logo at the bottom left of your screen.
   
   You can also press the ⊞ Win key on your keyboard.
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   Step 2: Press the button labelled as Log off (or the ⯈ arrow if you don't see that button).

     If Log off is displayed, press it and you'll log off.  If you don't see it, you'll need to open the arrow submenu by clicking ⯈. ,,  If not, skip this step. , You will see a message that says "Logging off" next to a loading icon.
   
   This shouldn't take more than 5 seconds. , Click a user profile image to log in to the account, and enter the password if necessary.
   
   To log into an unlisted account, click "Other User" and type the username (and password if the account has one), Nobody has access to your account, unless it doesn't have a password.
   
   Learn How to Set a Windows Password to keep your info and files safe from others.
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   Step 3: Select "Log off" from the menu.

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   Step 4: Click the button Force log off if prompted.

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   Step 5: Wait while your computer logs off your account.

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   Step 6: Log into another account

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   Step 7: or leave your PC.

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