Shut Down Windows Alt+F4 Window - Change Default Action

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How to Change the Default Action of the Windows 7 Alt+F4 Shut Down Window

Information

This will show you how to change what the default action that the Shut Down Windows will open to in Windows 7 when you click on a empty space on the desktop and press Alt+F4.

NOTE

You can only change the default action to be either Sleep, Hibernate, or Shut Down.

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EXAMPLE: Shut Down Windows
NOTE: This is with all of the options expanded.

Here's How:

1. Go to the change advanced power settings area.

2. For your power plan, expand the Power buttons and lid and Start menu power button settings. (See screenshot below)

3. For Sleep as the Default Shut Down Windows Action -

A) Under Start menu power button, select the Sleep setting. (See screenshot below step 2)

B) Go to step 6.

4. For Hibernate as the Default Shut Down Windows Action -

A) Under Start menu power button, select the Hibernate setting. (See screenshot below step 2)

B) Go to step 6.

5. For Shut Down as the Default Shut Down Windows Action -

A) Under Start menu power button, select the Shutdown setting. (See screenshot below step 2)

6. Click on OK. (See screenshot below step 2)

7. Close the Edit Plan Settings window. (See screenshot below)

That's it,
Shawn