Microsoft KB Archive/232399

= How to Enable Logon Screen Shutdown Button in Windows 2000 Server =

Article ID: 232399

Article Last Modified on 2/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

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This article was previously published under Q232399



SUMMARY
In Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, the Shutdown button is available in the Welcome screen after pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE to log on. However, in Windows 2000 Server, the Shutdown button is not available by default.



MORE INFORMATION
To enable the Shutdown button for Windows 2000 Workstation and Server:
 * 1) Start the Group Policy (Local) Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in.
 * 2) Double-click the following items to open them: Local Computer Policy, Computer Configuration, Windows Settings, Security Settings, Local Policies, Security Options.
 * 3) Double-click Allow system to be shutdown without having to logon, and then change the local policy to Enabled.
 * 4) Click OK.

The change takes effect when you restart the computer.

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