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How do I put a 'logoff' and 'switch user' icon on desktop???

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the most common functions used are hidden behind a little arrow in the start menu. the system I am setting up is constantly being switched between users, and they don't want to know anything about pressing the windows -s keys to switch to their accounts. they want to click on a big icon that is handy to see. while I'm at it they also want a Log Off icon on the desktop and don't want to go clicking around looking for it.
the only command that I can remember is shutdown -r that I can put in a macro, link to the desktop via short cut, and change the icon. what are the commands for fast user switching and logoff?
btw, I had to shut off UAC control because the users had to confirm every icon the clicked on before they can use the program. The red security shield comes up and won't go away so I had to shut that off too. I hope that they still get warnings for the other features that are still active...
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To create a "Switch User" shortcut on the desktop, create a new shortcut on the desktop and put this line into the "Type the location of the item" box: rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
To create a "Logoff" shortcut on the desktop create a new shortcut on the desktop and put this line into the "Type the location of the item" box: C:\WINDOWS\system32\logoff.exe
You can change the icons on either shortcut to anything to want.
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Thanks a lot, that's a good start!!!
If I can get LockWorkStation to land on the select user screen it would be great. LockWorkStation does just what it says.
Though one can make a second selection to opt to select a different user, LockWorkStation doesn't take one to the Select User Screen.
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TweakVI (similar to TweakXP) will create all the buttons, shortcuts and many more tweaks for you by the click of a button...
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Review these information regarding TweakVI software "Reply":
http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=822758&SiteID=17
Good luck
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I have tried this and it works great. Thanks for your help.
- Edited by Savannah IT Shop Tuesday, January 19, 2016 11:16 PM