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date: 2019-01-31 19:14:18
subject: Re: Disable/Remove `turn off computer` option in locked Windows XP

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From: Mike Easter 
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Subject: Re: Disable/Remove "turn off computer" option in locked Windows XP
 Pro. SP3?
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2015 12:44:48 -0800
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Ant wrote:
> I was cleaning my computers' keyboards and desk earlier, and I
> accidently shut down and rebooted my locked Windows XP Pro SP3 from its
> keyboard input. I assume it is because of the turn off option. Is there
> a way to remove/disable it?

I don't know about locked or how to change the shortcut/s, but 
'normally' one could turn off or reboot the computer with the sequence:

ctrl-esc (brings up Start menu) U (shortcut item in Start menu opens the 
Turn off computer function) then S does standby, U shuts down and R 
restarts.

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Mike Easter
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