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10past6
10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
in Techie Stuff
Instead of going though > start > Shut Down / Restart etc, is there a way of creating those icons on my desktop?
Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional
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  • Poppycat
    Poppycat Posts: 19,899 Forumite
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    http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,462,00.asp

    http://www.technixupdate.com/how-to-create-shortcuts-for-shutdown-restart-and-hibernate-in-windows-xp/

    Havent tried any of the above just googled
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Another here
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    Poppycat wrote: »
    Havent tried any of the above just googled
    Cheers poppy, I'm frightemed to use google as my browser once got hijacked by using it, was a nighmare trying to clear the trojan :mad:
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

    All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional
  • Poppycat
    Poppycat Posts: 19,899 Forumite
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    I remember a little desktop widget in Vista you could get that did this not sure if a xp program exists that does this too
  • BexTech
    BexTech Posts: 4,772 Forumite
    espresso wrote: »
    Another here


    ... and here.
    It's PAC not PAC Code, it's MAC not MAC Code, it's PIN not PIN Number, it's ATM not ATM Machine, it's LCD not LCD Display, it's DVD not DVD disc... It's no one not noone, It's a lot not alot, It's got not gotten... Panini is the plural of panino - there is no S!!
    (OK my English isn't great, the sciences, maths & IT are my strong points!)
  • Poppycat
    Poppycat Posts: 19,899 Forumite
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    Well Hopefully you leant from that and got a decent AV and firewall.

    Also use a free malware program

    I also recommend using firefox and use the noscript addon.

    http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
    http://noscript.net/
    10past6 wrote: »
    Cheers poppy, I'm frightemed to use google as my browser once got hijacked by using it, was a nighmare trying to clear the trojan :mad:
  • fwor
    fwor Posts: 6,910 Forumite
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    10past6 wrote: »
    I'm frightemed to use google as my browser once got hijacked by using it, was a nighmare trying to clear the trojan :mad:

    That indicates a problem with your browser settings, not a problem with Google.

    Your browser security settings should never be set low enough to let any website install anything on your PC unless explicitly trusted.

    The best setup that I've found is Firefox with NoScript.

    [Edit: Hey, Poppycat beat me to it!]
  • BexTech
    BexTech Posts: 4,772 Forumite
    10past6 wrote: »
    Cheers poppy, I'm frightemed to use google as my browser once got hijacked by using it, was a nighmare trying to clear the trojan :mad:

    Though is that really Google's fault and not your browser's fault or security's fault?
    It's PAC not PAC Code, it's MAC not MAC Code, it's PIN not PIN Number, it's ATM not ATM Machine, it's LCD not LCD Display, it's DVD not DVD disc... It's no one not noone, It's a lot not alot, It's got not gotten... Panini is the plural of panino - there is no S!!
    (OK my English isn't great, the sciences, maths & IT are my strong points!)
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    Poppycat wrote: »
    Well Hopefully you leant from that and got a decent AV and firewall.

    Also use a free malware program

    I also recommend using firefox and use the noscript addon.

    http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
    http://noscript.net/
    Thx poppy, I've no idea with computers, as my posts on here will confirm, my age is against me which will give you some idea of my understanding.

    As for AV & firewall, I have McAfee paid sub and superantispyware, as I say, my knowledge is very, very limited which is why I try not to do anthing with the settings / downloads etc, etc.
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

    All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    espresso wrote: »
    Another here

    I just created a new icon using the above, but realised you have to have an individual icon for each options, rather than having one icon for all 3.
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

    All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional
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