The computer does not display the Shutdown button, fixing the error is not difficult

The Shutdown button plays an important role because it helps you turn off the device quickly and easily. But after updating to Windows 10, you realize that your computer doesn't show the Shutdown button? Don't worry, because it's not just you, there are many other technology enthusiasts in the same situation. The 2 solutions that TipsMake brings below will help you fix it.

Instructions on how to fix when the computer does not display the Shutdown button

First, if you encounter a situation where Alt + F4 does not show shutdown, don't rush to blame the computer for losing the shutdown button. It's likely because this key combination doesn't work. For example, the Alt or F4 key is disabled so you cannot do it. Or you are opening some application and this key combination gives another command, not shutdown. Therefore, you should first solve these problems.

In case the laptop loses the Windows 11/Win 10 Shutdown button and it is absolutely not due to the above error. Don't be too confused because the solution is not complicated. But note that you should apply every detail carefully, to avoid damaging other system files during the process.

Edit Registry when laptop loses Shutdown button

Admin would like to remind you again, users need to read carefully to avoid errors and affect many other problems during the process of fixing errors.

1. Step 1: Press the key combination Win+R > Type regedit > Click OK or press Enter. When the confirmation message displays, press Yes.
2. Step 2: Then, navigate to the path HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionImmersiveShell
3. Step 3: Find and right-click the ImmersiveShell folder > Select New > Select Key.

1. Step 4: Name the new folder Launcher > Click on it > Then, right-click any empty space in the right pane > select New > select DWORD (32 bit) Value.
2. Step 5: Give the DWORD a new name Launcher_ShowPowerButtonOnStartScreen > Continue, double-click Launcher_ShowPowerButtonOnStartScreen DWORD > Set the value to 1 > Click OK to save.
3. Step 6: Restart the computer for these changes to take effect > Check to see if the Shutdown button has reappeared or not!

Review Group Policy

In case there is no shutdown button in the Start menu or it is gray and the computer has a shutdown error. There is a high possibility that Group Policy has been set incorrectly. Therefore, the steps below will help you fix the error successfully.

1. Step 1: You also press the Windows + R key combination > Enter gpedit.msc > Click OK or press Enter to switch to the group policy window.
2. Step 2: Navigate to User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Start Menu and Taskbar

1. Step 3: Find and double-click the Remove and Prevent Access to the Shut Down line.

1. Step 4: Tick Not configured or Disabled > Click Apply > Click OK > Close this window and restart the computer.

TipsMake has revealed 2 ways to fix when the computer does not display the Shutdown button. Wishing you success in fixing the error according to my instructions!