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06-17-2007
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| | Shut Down Options Is there a way to have a shutdown button on the desktop? I have always thought it strange to use the start button to stop the machine. |
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06-17-2007
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| | Re: Shut Down Options There are a few Sidebar gadgets in the Gadget Gallery that will do that. KB "Mark" wrote in message news:7F539163-C39C-40DF-B85C-91437B2FD87C@microsoft.com... > Is there a way to have a shutdown button on the desktop? I have always > thought it strange to use the start button to stop the machine. |
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06-17-2007
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| | Re: Shut Down Options "Mark" <Mark@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:7F539163-C39C-40DF-B85C-91437B2FD87C@microsoft.com... > Is there a way to have a shutdown button on the desktop? I have always > thought it strange to use the start button to stop the machine. Hi Mark, Yes there is, but read all of the cautions first before deciding that this is a good idea for you: http://www.mindspring.com/~anorton1/Vista_Icons.html I also show how to create a 'Continue' icon in case you double-click the Shutdown icon by accident or change your mind. I would recommend you create one of those in addition to the Shutdown icon if you go that route. -- Alan Norton Reviews: ABIT AN8 SLI, ECS P965T-A & Foxconn 975X7AB-8EKRS2H Mb's Arizona Pics and Cute Animal Pics http://www.mindspring.com/~anorton1/ |
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06-17-2007
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| Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 | Re: Shut Down Options  Quote: Originally Posted by Mark  Is there a way to have a shutdown button on the desktop? I have always thought it strange to use the start button to stop the machine. For simple easy intructions on how, go to this link and scroll down a bit and do this section: Create Shutdown Computer Shortcut : Shutdown Hope this helps, Shawn |
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06-18-2007
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| | Re: Shut Down Options Hi Mark, Yes. You can use the shutdown.exe console tool included by default in Windows XP/Vista. To know more, click Start, type "cmd /k shutdown /?" and press ENTER. You can create a shortcut to shutdown.exe (with valid parameters) on the desktop. Alternately, you can configure the Power button to shutdown the system when clicked. Windows Vista Help: Turning off your computer properly: http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...11033.mspx#E3C -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com "Mark" <Mark@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:7F539163-C39C-40DF-B85C-91437B2FD87C@microsoft.com... Is there a way to have a shutdown button on the desktop? I have always thought it strange to use the start button to stop the machine. |
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