Power Options Desktop Shortcut

INFO:
This will show you how to create a Power Options, or any other Control Panel item, shortcut on the desktop. You can then move it where you like to use it at.

NOTE:
If you are using a laptop on battery power, or have a desktop computer connected to a backup battery UPS device, then you will have a Power shortcut available in the Notification System Tray Icons. See: How to Enable or Disable the Notification Area System Icons in Vista

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EXAMPLE: Power Options window

Power_Options.jpg

Here's How:
1. Open the Control Panel.
NOTE: Open Start menu and click Control Panel button.

2. Click on Classic View. (See screenshot below)
3. Right click on the Power Options icon and click Create Shortcut.
NOTE: This will create a shortcut on the desktop. You can also do this for any other Control Panel icon you want a shortcut for to.

4. Close the Control Panel.

Control_Panel.jpg

5. Right click on the Power Options shortcut on the desktop and click Rename. (See screenshot below step 6)
NOTE: To have the shortcut name prefix or arrow removed from any other newly created shortcuts, see: How To Remove The Shortcut Prefix On The Shortcut Name in Vista and How to Remove or Change the Shortcut Arrow in Vista.

6. Type in a name you want for the shortcut and press Enter.

Shortcut.jpg

7. Now you can move the shortcut to where you like for easy use.
NOTE: For example, in Quick Launch. See: How to Use Quick Launch in Vista


That's it,
Shawn