How to Create a Shutdown tile on the Start screen in Windows 8 (Channel 9)

How to Create a Shutdown tile on the Start screen in Windows 8

Posted: Dec 14, 2012 at 5:00 AM

By: ChrisCaldwell

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In Windows 8, without a Start button, properly shutting down or rebooting Windows can be a bit of a chore. Many users want to shut down or reboot Windows in just one click. This video illustrates the script to enable users to click on a tile to shut down, reboot or log off Windows on the Start screen.

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jialge Jialiang Ge

Dec 14, 2012 at 5:50 PM

Script sample download: http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/Create-a-ShutdownRestartLog-37c8111d
Meyex

Dec 16, 2012 at 2:19 AM

A comment for standard users:
To run the script, the suitable execution policy is needed. Standard is usually "restricted", which does not allow to start scripts.
to change it, use this command:
Set-ExecutionPolicy unrestricted
after executing the script set execution policy back to "restricted":
Set-ExecutionPolicy restricted

Here you can find more information:
http://technet.microsoft.com/de-de/library/dd347641
jialge Jialiang Ge

Dec 17, 2012 at 12:15 AM

Great feedback! Thank you Meyex!

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