Windows 10: How do I change default behavior of the Power Button to restart

Discus and support How do I change default behavior of the Power Button to restart in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Hi, I have a little Minix computer that I exclusively use for plex. I never log into it except for maintenance reasons. When the server acts funny, I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by jthomas5150, Nov 26, 2017.

  1. JTHOMAS5150
    jthomas5150 Win User

    How do I change default behavior of the Power Button to restart


    Hi, I have a little Minix computer that I exclusively use for plex. I never log into it except for maintenance reasons. When the server acts funny, I just want to press the Power Button on the device to restart. I have it set to Shut Down, but sometimes it takes forever to shut down (I'm assuming Windows 10 is updating). Is there a registry tweak I can add so the Power Button restarts the computer vs shutting it down? I am hoping Widows 10 is like all my 7 boxes and does not install pending updates when restarting...

    :)
     
    jthomas5150, Nov 26, 2017
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  2. GARYM123
    garym123 Win User

    how do i restart my phone if the power button doesnt work

    Put it on the charger. It should turn on.
     
    garym123, Nov 26, 2017
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  3. NATALIERAMNANAN
    natalieramnanan Win User
    how do i restart my phone if the power button doesnt work

    this worked 4 me thanks
     
    natalieramnanan, Nov 26, 2017
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  4. MASTERCHIEFXX17
    Masterchiefxx17 Win User

    How do I change default behavior of the Power Button to restart

    Masterchiefxx17, Nov 26, 2017
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  5. JTHOMAS5150
    jthomas5150 Win User
    Hello and thanks!

    Restart is not an option with this system with regards to the hardware button on the box. Only Shut down, Sleep and Do nothing...

    I was hoping there was a registry tweak to add. I noticed my Windows 7 boxes do not have the option to Restart either...
     
    jthomas5150, Apr 5, 2018
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