Turn the Vista Shutdown button into an actual shut down button

ArsGeek has an excellent article on how to make the Vista Shutdown button actually shut down your computer.

In the Plan Settings for your Power Options, choose the Advanced Power Settings, and change the Power buttons and lid, Start menu power button option to Shut Down.

See the Arsgeek article for a more detailed description with pictures.

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