Change the Power Button in the Start Menu in Vista

By default, the Power button on your Start menu is set to put your PC in Sleep mode. Though this might be fine for some, you might want the Power button to simply shut down your PC. For example, if you usually choose to shut down your PC instead of putting it into Sleep mode, then you're likely aware that it takes an added click to the arrow on the Start menu to shut down your PC. In other words, it's a waste of time. Reconfiguring the Start menu Power button shaves a few seconds off the usual process.

Here's how to change the setting for your Start menu Power button:

1) Open the Start menu and select Control Panel.

2) Double-click on Power Options.

3) Click the Choose What the Power Button Does link in the tasks pane.

4) In the Power Button Settings area choose either Do Nothing, Sleep, or Shut Down from the drop-down list.

5) Click Save Settings.

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