Re: Shut down in Task Manager

machines, is key related to the MSNToolbar, which has an entry named
"SearchStrings", type "reg_multi_SZ", Data "Task Manager Shut Down"

The above is just something that you Searched for.

Task Manager Shut Down disabled

On the Task Manager Menu Bar, there are: File, Options, View, Shut Down and
Help.

The Shut Down menu contains:
* Stand By
* Hibernate
* Turn Off
* Restart
* Log Off (User Name)
* Switch User

Some of the above items may be unavailable (grayed out) depending on Group
Policies, et cetera.

For example.

NoClose removes access to Stand By, Hibernate, Turn Off, Restart and Log
Off (User Name) from the Shut Down menu in Task Manager, but leaves the
menu.

NoClose
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
and/or
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

If XP Pro use Group Policy...
[[Prevents users from shutting down or restarting Windows. This setting
removes the Shut Down option from the Start menu and disables the Shut Down
button on the Windows Security dialog box, which appears when you press
CTRL+ALT+DEL. This setting prevents users from using the Windows user
interface to shut down the system, although it does not prevent them from
running programs that shut down Windows. If you disable this setting or do
not configure it, the Shut Down menu option appears, and the Shut Down
button is enabled. Note: It is a requirement for third-party applications
with Windows 2000 or later certification to adhere to this setting.]]
from...
Remove and prevent access to the Shut Down command
http://www.boyce.us/gp/gpcontent.asp?ID=352

If not XP Pro...
Open the Registry Editor...
Start | Run | Type: regedit | Click OK |
Navigate to...
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Set NoClose to 0.

Also...
NoClose
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/regentry/58867.mspx?mfr=true

[[Description
Determines whether the Shutdown button in the Log On to Windows dialog box
is enabled. The Log On to Windows dialog box appears when the user is
logging on to Windows 2000. The Shutdown button lets users stop the
operating system without logging on or turning off power to the computer.]]
from...
ShutdownWithoutLogon
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/regentry/12328.mspx?mfr=true

From WTC...
<quote>
If using Classic Logon the Task Manager will not show the Shut Down menu.

To verify what type of Logon you are using, go to the Control Panel | User
Accounts | Change the way users log on or off. If the Welcome Screen is not
checked then you are using the Classic Logon, there for no Shut down menu
will not be present for the Task Manager.

I have no idea if any of the above changes if on a domain.
<quote>

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:OfKxL3QMHHA.1044@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Rolando E Creagh, MD FACS <recreaghmd@xxxxxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
Gentlemen,
Having several machines with XP Pro SP2, I am use to see the menu choice
"Shut Down" at the top line of the Task Manager.
I have a new laptop which obviously is been configure with new programs. I
remember seen the above mentioned Shut Down choice, which I use a couple
of times earlier. Latter, I noticed that such menu choice is missing. Due
to my clumsiness and unfamiliarity with the native setup of this machine
(IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad T60p) I had to reformat and reinstall twice,
successfully.
But the Shut Down choice remains missing.
I used a reset hack for the Task manager, unsuccessfully.
The only think that I find different in the registry, comparing to other
machines, is key related to the MSNToolbar, which has an entry named
"SearchStrings", type "reg_multi_SZ", Data "Task Manager Shut Down"
This is the only machine with the MSN Toolbar. I exported the key:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MSN Toolbar]
"SearchStrings"=hex(7): followed by a bunch of binaries.
I can not really see a problem, but knowledge is limited in this area.
If requested, I will be happy to send the complete text file, which is
about half a page.
Any expert assistance will be appreciated.
Happy new year and cheers

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Rolando E Creagh, MD FACS

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