How to Change the Default Action of the Alt+F4 "Shut Down Windows" Dialog
Information
This will show you how to change what the default action that the Shut Down Windows dialog will open to in Windows 7 when you click on a empty space on your desktop and press Alt+F4.
Note
If you have Install Updates and Shut Down as the default option, then see:
How to Enable or Disable "Install Updates and Shut Down" Option in Windows 7
and
How to Change "Install Updates and Shut Down" as Default Choice in Shut Down Windows Dialog
How to Enable or Disable "Install Updates and Shut Down" Option in Windows 7
and
How to Change "Install Updates and Shut Down" as Default Choice in Shut Down Windows Dialog
EXAMPLE: Shut Down Windows
NOTE: This is with all of the options expanded.
Here's How:
1. Open the Start Menu power button settings window.
2. In the Power button action drop down menu, select what action you would like to be the default for the Alt+F4 Shut Down Windows dialog. (see screenshot below)
3. Click on OK. (see screenshot above)
That's it,
Shawn
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