How can i remove log off <user> button?

[KoMoDo]

Hey guys,

i have win xp pro and using the classic theme (1 bar instead of 2 in normal win xp that my computer, run, etc are on the right bar when u press start...
a long time ago i found this tutorial to remove the log off user.. since im Administrator (with a diff username but that doesnt matter im just 1 user and its administrator) it said do something in the registry, i did it and the button still wasnt removed.. then i also found something in user accounts or w/e so i did it, and i think it did work, but then when i did ctrl+alt+tab it did a whole diff thing that only put my BG and cleared everything else and i had like shut down, restart, task manager and a few others there.. i really dont want that..
is there a way i can just remove the button without anything going bad ?

Thanks,

KoMoDo

[RJ]

Rightclick on the start button, select "properties", click on "customize", uncheck "show logoff". Click ok, you're done.

RJ

[KoMoDo]

sry but i cant find it..
i have to check "hide inactive icons" so i did and clicked customize and i cant see it on the list.. it only shows folders/progs or w/e..

Thanks,

KoMoDo

[RJ]

You should have rightclicked on the *start button*, not the task bar.

If you rightclicked on the task bar you then have to go to the start menu tab first, then click on customize.

RJ

[KoMoDo]

errrrrrr i AM clicking on the start button.. maybe its cause im using a diff theme ? heres a screenie


then i choose properties and then the bar says task bar and start menu properties...

[RJ]

Hm, that screenshot is indeed the context menu of the start menu. Well, nevermind. Just click on properties, and then on the start menu tab.

Here are 2 screenshots. I have the German version of windows only, yet I think they'll help you find the option you're looking for:

http://mitglied.lycos.de/thegeek/bilder/logoff/1.jpg
http://mitglied.lycos.de/thegeek/bilder/logoff/2.jpg

RJ

[KoMoDo]

not there either.. look



also get on ICQ/AIM :-P

Thanks,

KoMoDo

[lil Jimmie]

If you are running XP PRO then you can use gpedit.msc from run... and in Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar, enable both settings for the Add/Remove Logoff to the start menu.

[eXe]

To remove "log off" button one should do the following HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\NoLogOff = 1

[KoMoDo]

ok regarding both your posts, ill give both a go once i reset.. theres no log off button atm, i did what RJ told me i went to user accounts then change the way users log on/off and then i disabled the welcome screen, then right clicked start, properties, and there was an option to show log off.. it was unchcked, i checked it, then unchecked it, and its gone now.. if its gonna be back after restart ill give jimmie's tip a try first and then if that wont go exe's tip..

thanks peeps,

KoMoDo

[lil Jimmie]

The method I mentioned will work with or without the "welcome screen" enabled.

[KoMoDo]

thanks jimmie.. your method prolly did it.. did enabled on add and disabled on remove

its gone now, the one RJ told me was there and now i went there and its all of a sudden there.. i guess its good now, im closing comp down soon so we'll see tomorrow :-P

KoMoDo

[KoMoDo]

yep. worked

thanks ya'll and especially jimmie :-P