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Start Menu in IGEL OS 12

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 image-20240613-074032.png 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 Settings in IGEL OS 12.

  • the Require password to unlock (screenlock) option under User Interface > Screenlock / Screensaver > Options. For more information, see Options.

  • Show Shutdown menu button

☑ The image-20240613-074056.png icon is shown. (Default)

  • System tab

☑ The image-20240613-074109.png icon is shown. (Default)

  • About

☑ The image-20240613-074127.png 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:

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