one-click shutdown for win xp?

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Jacqueline Low

In windows 98 it was possible to create a shortcut that could be used to
shutdown the computer without going through the start menu. This shortcut
could then be placed on the quick launch bar to perform a one-click
shutdown.

I've just upgraded to win xp for the first time and tried to use the same
shortcut, but it doesn't work. Is is possible to create one for xp?

The commands for the target box of the original shortcut were:
C:\Windows\Rundll.exe user.exe,exitwindows

Any help appreciated,

James
 
Hello,
Right-click on desktop and select New> Shortcut.
Create Shortcut wizard will pop up. In the box labeled Type location of
the item type the following command:
"Shutdown -s -t 0"
Click Next. Enter a name for the shortcut,like 'Fast Shutdown'. Click
Finish.
regards,
ssg MS-MVP
pronetworks.org
 
Shutdown: %windir%\System32\SHUTDOWN.exe -s -t 05
Restart: %windir%\System32\SHUTDOWN.exe -r -t 05
Logoff: %windir%\System32\SHUTDOWN.exe -l -t 05
Lockdown: %windir%\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation

The -t command is time in seconds. This is optional.
 
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