For people already using a Surface with Windows RT, other kind tablets, and even those with touch-enabled full-desktop PCs, the Start screen is really easy to use (fast and fluid) and navigation is quite intuitive. At the end of the day the new Windows UI has been optimized for touch first enabled devices. However, for those users that are moving to Windows 8 in non-touch-enabled laptops and desktop computers, they have a bit of a learning curve. Also many users will find that the Start screen now lacks of essentials visible options like the Shutdown, Restart and the Log Off button. Of course, you can use the  +I keyboard shortcut and click the Power icon to get access to these options, but what about if users could add those options directly to the Start screen easily and quickly? Now anyone can, thanks to a convenient script that was built by Steve TH from Microsoft. Follow the step-by-step instructions below:

Instructions

  1. While in Windows 8, of course, open Notepad.
  2. Copy and paste the code below into the Notepad document.
  3. Save the file as Shortcuts.vbs to your desktop and close Notepad.
  4. Now simply double-click the Shortcuts.vbs file, and click OK.
  5. Finally, go to the Start screen, move all the way to the end and you’ll find the three shortcuts tiles — they even have familiar icons that indicates what each tile does –. Note that you can click the tile and drag it to any place you want. Source Microsoft All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.