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standard logoff/shutdown dialogs???

June 2, 2006 7:11:35 AM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
I have seen in the forums where some people have these things in a fly out menu. How can I do this? I have looked everywhere and read more posts and tried more docklets than I care to think about but nothing works the way I want it to work. I just want the standard WindowsXP logoff/shutdown buttons and dialogs to be in either a flyout or as buttons on a dock. I especially need the switch user dialog. Any ideas? But, please...don't tell me to download SysCMD or the one by argyle. these do not do what I need.
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Reply #1 June 2, 2006 7:40:16 AM
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The flyout menus are a function of OD+. Do you have that version?

I would suggest you roll your own solution. Create a directory on your PC called {something meaningful to you}.
In that directory create as many batch files (*.cmd) as you need to do what you want (Log off, shut-down, restart). Set up OD+ to have a fly-out menu to there. [If you don't have the plus version, you should. If you don't, set new shortcuts to the *.cmd files.]

Shutdown command line options: http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/shutdown.mspx?mfr=true

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Reply #2 June 2, 2006 9:26:53 AM
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I do have OD+. Not a programmer by any means so...what are the expressions or whatever to call the logoff/shutdown dialogs? I don't have a clue how to write these batch files. Also, I am using logonstudio not sure if that makes a difference or not.

edit:Followed the link but I guess this won't help with the "switch user" problem? Seems it will only logoff or various shutdown options.
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Reply #3 June 2, 2006 10:06:20 AM
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Switch user string: rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation (? - I am on a domain and cannot test properly)

Create the folder.
Create text file.
Paste code for whatever action you want.
Save as {action}.cmd
Repeat for other actions.

Hope that helps

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Hippy Randall
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Reply #4 June 3, 2006 1:19:57 PM
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Ok that works. Even though it doesn't brinh up the option to logoff or switch user I guess I could make a second button to do the logoff and more for the shutdown options. Thanks for your help Sir Zubaz.
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Reply #5 June 3, 2006 1:25:17 PM
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Best I can do with my limited skills. Glad you got something workable.

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