shutdown arangement

Is there anyway to re-arrange my shutdown options, my computer is heaviliy upgraded aswell as overclocked and produces alot of heat so I have six fans running inside my tower to keep everything cool. My problem is that when I click start the first thing I see is what looks like a power button, its actually a stand by or sleep button, so I have to hit the tab and select shutdown from there. Is there a way I can make that first power looking button shutdown instead of stand by?

No. The new layout of these options has been subject of much feedback. Microsoft's position is that the current arrangement best suits the majority of users; who are in enterprise environments.
"Bladewing51" wrote in message

Is there anyway to re-arrange my shutdown options, my computer is heaviliy upgraded aswell as overclocked and produces alot of heat so I have six fans running inside my tower to keep everything cool. My problem is that when I click start the first thing I see is what looks like a power button, its actually a stand by or sleep button, so I have to hit the tab and select shutdown from there. Is there a way I can make that first power looking button shutdown instead of stand by?

Be good if Windows would suspend while shutdown DIALOG is showing
"Bladewing51" wrote in message

Is there anyway to re-arrange my shutdown options, my computer is heaviliy upgraded aswell as overclocked and produces alot of heat so I have six fans running inside my tower to keep everything cool. My problem is that when I click start the first thing I see is what looks like a power button, its actually a stand by or sleep button, so I have to hit the tab and select shutdown from there. Is there a way I can make that first power looking button shutdown instead of stand by?

Control Panel > Power Options > Select your power plan then select the Edit Plan Settings > Change Advanced Power Settings > expand Power buttons and lid > Power button action. Then you can select shutdown. :) Don't forget Apply, OK where needed ;)
A rather long way to do it I know, but that is it :)
-- Jane, not plain ;) 64bit enabled ;) Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;) "Bladewing51" wrote in message

Is there anyway to re-arrange my shutdown options, my computer is heaviliy upgraded aswell as overclocked and produces alot of heat so I have six fans running inside my tower to keep everything cool. My problem is that when I click start the first thing I see is what looks like a power button, its actually a stand by or sleep button, so I have to hit the tab and select shutdown from there. Is there a way I can make that first power looking button shutdown instead of stand by?

Create two shortcuts on your desktop. The shortcut should point at C:\WINDOWS\system32\shutdown.exe. Edit the shortcut property target lines as such:
1. C:\WINDOWS\system32\shutdown.exe /r /t 002 This will restart the computer after a two second countdown. Rename the shortcut as "restart"
2. C:\WINDOWS\system32\shutdown.exe /s /t 002 This will shutdown the computer after a two second countdown. Rename this shortcut as "shutdown"
Since doing this I never use the start button to shutdown or reboot any more.
-- Regards,
Richard Urban Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
Quote from George Ankner: If you knew as much as you think you know, You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

"Bladewing51" wrote in message

Is there anyway to re-arrange my shutdown options, my computer is heaviliy upgraded aswell as overclocked and produces alot of heat so I have six fans running inside my tower to keep everything cool. My problem is that when I click start the first thing I see is what looks like a power button, its actually a stand by or sleep button, so I have to hit the tab and select shutdown from there. Is there a way I can make that first power looking button shutdown instead of stand by?

Correction: make that Start Menu power button, not Power button action.
-- Jane, not plain ;) 64bit enabled ;) Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;) "Jane C" wrote in message

Control Panel > Power Options > Select your power plan then select the Edit Plan Settings > Change Advanced Power Settings > expand Power buttons and lid > Power button action. Then you can select shutdown. :) Don't forget Apply, OK where needed ;)
A rather long way to do it I know, but that is it :)
-- Jane, not plain ;) 64bit enabled ;) Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;) "Bladewing51" wrote in message Is there anyway to re-arrange my shutdown options, my computer is heaviliy upgraded aswell as overclocked and produces alot of heat so I have six fans running inside my tower to keep everything cool. My problem is that when I click start the first thing I see is what looks like a power button, its actually a stand by or sleep button, so I have to hit the tab and select shutdown from there. Is there a way I can make that first power looking button shutdown instead of stand by?

On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 23:09:34 -0600, "Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

No. The new layout of these options has been subject of much feedback. Microsoft's position is that the current arrangement best suits the majority of users; who are in enterprise environments.
"Bladewing51" wrote in message Is there anyway to re-arrange my shutdown options, my computer is heaviliy upgraded aswell as overclocked and produces alot of heat so I have six fans running inside my tower to keep everything cool. My problem is that when I click start the first thing I see is what looks like a power button, its actually a stand by or sleep button, so I have to hit the tab and select shutdown from there. Is there a way I can make that first power looking button shutdown instead of stand by?

Well then it would be nice if Vista had the same option for your keyboard "sleep" button that XP does. In XP you can program that button to do a shutdown. Vista does not have that option for that button.

Richard Urban -- Bless you ! Your approach to " shutdown " really was a dream come true with Win2K3 Server. As some of you may be aware, one has to provide their life history, in order to, be able to restart or shut that operating system down. There used to be a little known registry editing change that was available but it no longer works on the latest Win2K3 Server edition. Thanks a million - you saved the day !! ....... John.
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"Richard Urban" wrote in message

Create two shortcuts on your desktop. The shortcut should point at C:\WINDOWS\system32\shutdown.exe. Edit the shortcut property target lines as such:
1. C:\WINDOWS\system32\shutdown.exe /r /t 002 This will restart the computer after a two second countdown. Rename the shortcut as "restart"
2. C:\WINDOWS\system32\shutdown.exe /s /t 002 This will shutdown the computer after a two second countdown. Rename this shortcut as "shutdown"
Since doing this I never use the start button to shutdown or reboot any more.
-- Regards,
Richard Urban Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
Quote from George Ankner: If you knew as much as you think you know, You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

"Bladewing51" wrote in message Is there anyway to re-arrange my shutdown options, my computer is heaviliy upgraded aswell as overclocked and produces alot of heat so I have six fans running inside my tower to keep everything cool. My problem is that when I click start the first thing I see is what looks like a power button, its actually a stand by or sleep button, so I have to hit the tab and select shutdown from there. Is there a way I can make that first power looking button shutdown instead of stand by?

To change the default action of the button on the Start Menu:
Got to Control Panel\Power Options\Change Plan Settings (for the Power Plan you are using)\Change Advance settings\Scroll down the list to Start Menu Power Button\Click on the drop down to change to the desired behavior.
"Administrator\jhafele" wrote in message

Richard Urban -- Bless you ! Your approach to " shutdown " really was a dream come true with Win2K3 Server. As some of you may be aware, one has to provide their life history, in order to, be able to restart or shut that operating system down. There used to be a little known registry editing change that was available but it no longer works on the latest Win2K3 Server edition. Thanks a million - you saved the day !! ....... John.
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"Richard Urban" wrote in message Create two shortcuts on your desktop. The shortcut should point at C:\WINDOWS\system32\shutdown.exe. Edit the shortcut property target lines as such:
1. C:\WINDOWS\system32\shutdown.exe /r /t 002 This will restart the computer after a two second countdown. Rename the shortcut as "restart"
2. C:\WINDOWS\system32\shutdown.exe /s /t 002 This will shutdown the computer after a two second countdown. Rename this shortcut as "shutdown"
Since doing this I never use the start button to shutdown or reboot any more.
-- Regards,
Richard Urban Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
Quote from George Ankner: If you knew as much as you think you know, You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

"Bladewing51" wrote in message Is there anyway to re-arrange my shutdown options, my computer is heaviliy upgraded aswell as overclocked and produces alot of heat so I have six fans running inside my tower to keep everything cool. My problem is that when I click start the first thing I see is what looks like a power button, its actually a stand by or sleep button, so I have to hit the tab and select shutdown from there. Is there a way I can make that first power looking button shutdown instead of stand by?

WOW! You're welcome! (-:
-- Regards,
Richard Urban Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
Quote from George Ankner: If you knew as much as you think you know, You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

"Administrator\jhafele" wrote in message

Richard Urban -- Bless you ! Your approach to " shutdown " really was a dream come true with Win2K3 Server. As some of you may be aware, one has to provide their life history, in order to, be able to restart or shut that operating system down. There used to be a little known registry editing change that was available but it no longer works on the latest Win2K3 Server edition. Thanks a million - you saved the day !! ....... John.
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"Richard Urban" wrote in message Create two shortcuts on your desktop. The shortcut should point at C:\WINDOWS\system32\shutdown.exe. Edit the shortcut property target lines as such:
1. C:\WINDOWS\system32\shutdown.exe /r /t 002 This will restart the computer after a two second countdown. Rename the shortcut as "restart"
2. C:\WINDOWS\system32\shutdown.exe /s /t 002 This will shutdown the computer after a two second countdown. Rename this shortcut as "shutdown"
Since doing this I never use the start button to shutdown or reboot any more.
-- Regards,
Richard Urban Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
Quote from George Ankner: If you knew as much as you think you know, You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

"Bladewing51" wrote in message Is there anyway to re-arrange my shutdown options, my computer is heaviliy upgraded aswell as overclocked and produces alot of heat so I have six fans running inside my tower to keep everything cool. My problem is that when I click start the first thing I see is what looks like a power button, its actually a stand by or sleep button, so I have to hit the tab and select shutdown from there. Is there a way I can make that first power looking button shutdown instead of stand by?

Wow ya'll thanks for all the feedback I ended up going with Marks Suggestion I'll see how it works for awhile and change if needed, thanks for all your help!