How do I change the default Sleep button in Start menu to Shutdown

[ajaybc]

Microsoft has changed the default turn off button in the start menu to sleep button in Windows Vista which is annoying..

Is there any way to change it to shutdown?

Please reply

Try this

Control Panel -> Category view -> System and Maintance -> Power -> Change what the power button do -> Set up the Actions -> Save.

[ajaybc]

No yaar it wont work
It is for changing what windws does when you press the power off button on the cabinet.

I want to change the sleep button in the start menu to turn off

What was Microsoft thinking when they made it?!

[debiprasad_sahoo]

Yes, this is very confusing. In hurry instead of turning it off, I am clicking on the sleep button most of the time. Please help.

[ajaybc]

me too.....and that's the problem...HELP...

[hrushij]

press Windows Key...then type..power option..then Click on 'Choose when to turn of the Display'..then Advance Power option there You will Find it..somewhere..
I dont Exactly Remember its Name..

[ajaybc]

Hi guys I got it

The solution is:

Control Panel.
System and Maintenance.
Power options.
Select your power option and choose "Change Plan Settings"
Click "change advanced power settings".
Maximise "power buttons and lid"
Maximise "Start menu power button"
Click on "sleep" which will bring up options and select "Shut down"
Apply and OK.