Windows 7 Start menu looks very similar to Windows Vista but its customization is much easier than Vista. In Windows Vista, you need to go through various steps to change Power button action in start menu:
How to Change Power Button in Windows Vista?
But Windows 7 no longer requires to go through so many steps, you can change the power button action from Taskbar settings. This tutorial will help you in customizing the power button in Windows 7.
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After:
Simply follow these simple steps:
1. Right click on Taskbar and select Properties.
2. Go to "Start Menu" tab and select the desired action from drop-down list in "Power button action" section:
3. That's it. Apply the changes and now you'll get the desired button in Start menu.
This article was posted by VG in following section: Troubleshooting, Windows 7.
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chris
i have tried reinstall, i used RC and it worked fine, i also used Pre-RTM build 7264 and it worked, now it doesn't work with final version
chris
hello, thanks for trying to help, i got it fixed, i just needed to install the video drivers again on my computer, it worked!
VG
^^ I'm glad you fixed it yourself. :)
xman
Hi,
What is Win 7's start button called? I've searched in explorer but can't find it. The reason is I've made an XP SP3 installation folder and would like to put Win 7's start button on the XP's folder before I make an .iso with nLite.
jesse
I used to have all of the listed options, but for some reason now I only have Log off and Lock as options. How can I get the other options like Shut down and Restart back?
VG
^^ It seems the options have been disabled using Registry. Check point 14:
http://www.askvg.com/all-kinds-of-restrictions-for-windows-2000-xp-2003-and-vista/