Windows 7: Change default action for "Exit"

How to change the standard action for "Exit" or "Shutdown" under Windows 7 can be read in the following practical tip.

Change default action for "Exit" on Windows 7

If you do not want to switch off your PC by clicking the shutdown button in the start menu, you can also set other actions as standard. Here's how it works:

1. Right-click on an empty space in the task bar and select "Properties" in the context menu.
2. In the new window, select the second tab labeled "Start menu".
3. In the middle, open the drop-down menu behind "Standard action for exit".
4. Select an alternative action here, such as "Logout" or "Change user". How to assign a different function to the shutdown button in the start menu.

How to customize the start menu under Windows 7 can be read in another practical tip.