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Article ID: 246662 - Last Review: January 25, 2007 - Revision: 1.2

Log Off Option Is Missing from Start Menu

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This article was previously published under Q246662

SYMPTOMS

When you try to log off your computer, the Log Off option may be missing from the Start menu.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur when you click to clear the Display Logoff check box in the taskbar properties.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Taskbar & Start Menu.
  2. On the Advanced tab, click to select the Display Logoff check box in the Start Menu Settings box.

APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
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