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(12.1-en) Start Menu

Owned by Emese Pogany
Sep 04, 2023
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This article shows how to configure the desktop start menu in IGEL OS.

Menu path: User Interface > Desktop > Start Menu



Start menu type

  • Auto: A default setting that automatically selects the advanced or legacy type of the start menu depending on the processor. (Default)
  • Advanced: An expanded start menu featuring a search function and a more attractive design. It requires more resources, which is particularly noticeable on slow devices.
  • Legacy: A start menu resembles the one from Windows 95 – a list of available sessions and options.


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

  • Screenlock

☑ The

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icon is shown. (Default)

The icon is only displayed if at least one login method is enabled under Security > Logon. For more information, see Logon.

  • Logout

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icon is shown. (Default)

  • Reboot

☑ The

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 icon is shown. (Default)

  • Shutdown

☑ The

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 icon is shown. (Default)

  • System tab

☑ The

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 icon is shown. (Default)

  • About

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icon is shown. (Default)

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

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