Thanks - very helpful. Have copied the notes on the 'alternative solution'
to my hard drive and will read them at leisure and then, maybe use them. Will
also go back to your Blog from time to time to read more in depth.
"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:
Quote:
> Try this alternative:
>
> Shutdown shortcut
>
> --
> Andre
> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
> "GeePee" <GeePee@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:C5ECACD4-6BB1-46D2-8A35-AF0EEE0B3AF8@xxxxxx Quote:
> > When my new laptop arrived about six weeks ago, I had two buttons on the
> > Start menu. The red 'Shut Down' button & the 'Lock' button which in turn
> > displayed a menu giving various options such as Sleep, Shut Down, Log Off,
> > Restart etc. A couple of weeks ago, the 'Lock' button's menu disappeared,
> > or
> > rather became so small that I have great difficulty in accessing it (you
> > need
> > a magnifying glass to see it).
> >
> > I have tried changing the various Power options in Control panel but
> > nothing
> > I do will restore the status quo.
> >
> > Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
> >
> >
>
>
>