JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser .
Solved 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?
Computer type PC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model Number custom build OS Win 7 Pro 64 bit CPU i7 Motherboard gigabyte Memory 12 gig Graphics Card(s) radeon 9500 Hard Drives 500 gig Samaung ssd; 1T Seagate Hybrid Antivirus avast Browser chrome
Administrator
Staff member
Computer type PC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model Number Self built custom OS 64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations CPU Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz Motherboard ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390 Memory 64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz Graphics Card(s) ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING Sound Card Integrated Monitor(s) Displays 2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27" Screen Resolution 2560x1440 Hard Drives 1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2, PSU Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W Case Thermaltake Core P3 Cooling Corsair Hydro H115i Keyboard Logitech wireless K800 Mouse Logitech MX Master 4 Internet Speed 2 Gb/s Download and 100 Mb/s Upload Antivirus Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium Browser Google Chrome Other Info Logitech Z625 speaker system,
New member
Thread Starter
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
Computer type PC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model Number custom build OS Win 7 Pro 64 bit CPU i7 Motherboard gigabyte Memory 12 gig Graphics Card(s) radeon 9500 Hard Drives 500 gig Samaung ssd; 1T Seagate Hybrid Antivirus avast Browser chrome
Administrator
Staff member
In that case, see if setting it using OPTION FIVE with Group Policy may sort it. It should override it.
Computer type PC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model Number Self built custom OS 64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations CPU Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz Motherboard ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390 Memory 64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz Graphics Card(s) ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING Sound Card Integrated Monitor(s) Displays 2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27" Screen Resolution 2560x1440 Hard Drives 1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2, PSU Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W Case Thermaltake Core P3 Cooling Corsair Hydro H115i Keyboard Logitech wireless K800 Mouse Logitech MX Master 4 Internet Speed 2 Gb/s Download and 100 Mb/s Upload Antivirus Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium Browser Google Chrome Other Info Logitech Z625 speaker system,
New member
Thread Starter
I went ahead and restored a backup I did last night. Problem solved for now. Thank you for your assistance.
Computer type PC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model Number custom build OS Win 7 Pro 64 bit CPU i7 Motherboard gigabyte Memory 12 gig Graphics Card(s) radeon 9500 Hard Drives 500 gig Samaung ssd; 1T Seagate Hybrid Antivirus avast Browser chrome
Administrator
Staff member
You're most welcome. I'm glad you got it sorted.
Computer type PC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model Number Self built custom OS 64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations CPU Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz Motherboard ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390 Memory 64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz Graphics Card(s) ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING Sound Card Integrated Monitor(s) Displays 2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27" Screen Resolution 2560x1440 Hard Drives 1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2, PSU Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W Case Thermaltake Core P3 Cooling Corsair Hydro H115i Keyboard Logitech wireless K800 Mouse Logitech MX Master 4 Internet Speed 2 Gb/s Download and 100 Mb/s Upload Antivirus Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium Browser Google Chrome Other Info Logitech Z625 speaker system,
