Windows 7: start menu button shows "shutdown"


  1. Posts : 8
    Win 7 Pro 64 bit
       #1

    Windows 7: start menu button shows "shutdown"


    This problem has recently arisen - probably after an update. I have searched the Web and there seems to be a lot of folks with the same problem. None of their suggestions have worked. I have no pending updates. I have no failed updates ( did have an old failed update for microsoft essentials but have since uninstalled the program). If I reboot, system boots normally and the start menu button shows normal. After a while (few minutes) it reverts to 'Shut Down'. I have tried booting in safe mode but that doesn't solve the problem either. Any thoughts?

    Thanks.
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  2. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello sndflea, :)

    Double check using the tutorial below to see if the Start menu power button is set to what you wanted, and if it sticks after changing.

    Power Button - Start Menu
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  3. Posts : 8
    Win 7 Pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    No - it is set up properly. I have it set to 'Switch User'. Tried changing it to something else but it stays on 'Shut Down'. It also does this when I boot into Safe Mode
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  4. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    In that case, see if setting it using OPTION FIVE with Group Policy may sort it. It should override it.
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  5. Posts : 8
    Win 7 Pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    I went ahead and restored a backup I did last night. Problem solved for now. Thank you for your assistance.
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  6. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    You're most welcome. I'm glad you got it sorted. :)
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