No Shutdown Button in Windows NT Server Welcome Screen (114817)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q114817

SUMMARY

In Windows NT Workstation, the Shutdown button is available in the Welcome screen after pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL to log on. However, in Windows NT Server, the Shutdown button is not available by default.

MORE INFORMATION

The ability to display the Shutdown button is configurable for both Workstation and Server versions of the operating system via the Registry.

Follow these steps to configure this option for Windows NT Workstation and Windows NT Server:

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be resolved. Use this tool at your own risk.

  1. Run Registry Editor (REGEDT32.EXE).
  2. From the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE subtree, go to the following key:

    \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
  3. Double-click ShutdownWithoutLogon.
  4. Change the value of the string to 1 to make the Shutdown button available.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/6/2003
Keywords:kbui KB114817
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