System 7.5: Shut Down From Special or Apple Menu (2/95)


After installing System 7.5, I noticed that in addition to being able to select Shut Down from the Special menu, there is a Shut Down desk accessory under the Apple menu.

Why are there two selections and does it matter which one I use?

The two different choices for shutting down your computer are functionally equivalent. The Desk Accessory does bypass any items in the Shutdown Items folder however.

The shut down selection under the Apple menu is intended for Performa users who may have the Finder hidden for security reasons.


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14 Feb 1995 - Reviewed for technical accuracy.

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Published Date: Feb 19, 2012