Author:
Raghu Boddu MVP
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SUMMARY
The "Shutdown" button may not be available in the Start menu and grayed out when you press Ctrl+Alt+Del.
CAUSE
This issue is due to the Local Computer Policy settings.
RESOLUTION
To resolve the issue, perform the following:
Click Start, Run.
Type gpedit.msc and click OK.
Navigate to the following path:
User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar
Double-click "Remove and Prevent Access to the Shut Down command"
Select "Not configured" or "Disabled"
Close Group Policy window.
MORE INFORMATION
Related articles:
MS Knowledge Base article #303070 - "Logoff" and "Shutdown" Are Missing from the Start Menu When You Use Remote Desktop
Important: This article includes modifying the registry. It is recommended to have a good backup of the registry, before making the modification. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the registry, go through the following Microsoft Knowledge Base:
- Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
