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Removable Log Off from Start menu? 1

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hughLg

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Feb 18, 2002
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I'm using WIndows XP SP2, I can disable the Log Off command from Start menu neither in classic or modern Start menu mode. Any solution?
 
This can be removed from all pcs using a GPO (if you use Active Directory)...or by amending specific pc's local policy.
 
Start, Run, gpedit.msc

User Configuration
Administrative Templates
Start Menu and Taskbar
Remove logoff on the Start Menu

Removes the "Log Off <username>" item from the Start menu and prevents users from restoring it.

If you enable this setting, the Log Off <username> item does not appear in the Start menu. This setting also removes the Display Logoff item from Start Menu Options. As a result, users cannot restore the Log Off <username> item to the Start Menu.

If you disable this setting or do not configure it, users can use the Display Logoff item to add and remove the Log Off item.

This setting affects the Start menu only. It does not affect the Log Off item on the Windows Security dialog box that appears when you press Ctrl+Alt+Del, and it does not prevent users from using other methods to log off.

Tip: To add or remove the Log Off item on a computer, click Start, click Settings, click Taskbar and Start Menu, click the Start Menu Options tab and, in the Start Menu Settings box, click Display Logoff.

See also: "Remove Logoff" in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Logon/Logoff.
Remove Logoff from the Start Menu
KEY: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
DWORD: StartMenuLogoff = 1
 
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