Options for the power button Windows XP to ask what I want to do when the Start button / stop is pressed

Original title: Start button / stop - "ask me what to do" - where is it?

Under XP, when I pressed the power button I could put it "Ask Me what to do." This is very useful for two reasons:

-My PC is under my desk, and if I'm not careful, I can press the power button with my knee...

-To turn off, I can hit the power button / stop rather than start etc, then choosing.

The feature exists on Windows 7 (press alt + F4), then how do you link that to the press the power button? Why this was removed?

See you soon,.

Chris

Hello

Yes, there are only work-a-rounds and that is why I suggested that
thread. There are also a few details about why he was abducted that
are especially that in general as it caused more problems than it solved. Then
for those who have used the function correctly, it is a concern when trying
to restore its functionality. To my knowledge, is not 100%
this case, just ability cannot be added in by a registry setting
as support has been totally removed. If this is the case, then the work - a-
towers or possible 3rd party solutions are the remaining options.

Please let us know if you find a better solution.

I hope this helps.

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