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Jan 20

Windows Seven 7: Change Start Menu Power Button Action

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Change Start Menu Power Button Action in Windows 7

The start menu power option is set to Shut Down, by default, in Windows 7. In this guide, you’ll learn how to change this default option.

Note: These guides are written for the public beta of Windows Seven Ultimate (build 7000.) As further builds are released, these guides may be subject to change and will be updated accordingly. If the methods described below do not work, please don’t hesitate to ask our experts in the forums.

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Changing the Default Start Menu Power Option

To change the default power option, do the following:

  1. Right click on the Task Bar and click Properties
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  2. Under the Start Menu tab, choose your desired power button action
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  3. Click OK to save

Test the new setting by clicking the Start button and viewing the new option.

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