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(12.4-en_orig) Start Menu

Owned by Harald Saller
Last updated: Jun 14, 2024Version comment

This article shows how to configure the desktop start menu in IGEL OS.

Menu path: User Interface > Desktop > Start Menu



The following options, which are all enabled by default, can be configured to be shown in the start menu:

  • Screenlock

☑ The icon is shown. (Default)

For the icon to be displayed, the following parameters need to be enabled:

  • at least one login method under Security > Logon. For more information, see Logon.
  • the Require password to unlock (screenlock) option under User Interface > Screenlock / Screensaver > Options. For more information, see Options.


  • Show Shutdown menu button

☑ The  icon is shown. (Default)

  • System tab

☑ The  icon is shown. (Default)

  • About

☑ The icon is shown. (Default)

  • Show current user name in About, Application Launcher and start menu

    In order for user names to be recognized and passed on, you must configure two settings beforehand: