cannot turn off /restart computer remotely

[windowsfan]

when I RDP into work computer I dont see logoff and shutdown option.

how can I fix this?

 

[JJDiver]

If you have admin rights, you can open a command window, enter shutdown -i and there you go.

YMMV, it works on my companies network, XP OS (probably others), and caveat emptor.

Jeff

 

[58sniper]

shutdown also has some other options, including /r to force a reboot. Very handy tool.

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP

 

[windowsfan]

Thats what I have being doing so far shutdown -r but, I would like to figure out why am I missing those buttons on one PC. On other PC they are there. I am domain admin of domain and member of local administrator group on that PC.

 

[Stevehewitt]

You can enable them via Group Policies, however RDP sessions remove them to stop stupid users from shutting down remote machines that then require a pay-per-hour/issue techncian to get out of bed to turn the machine on - which can cost when the tech lives 20 miles away!

I'd recommend keeping it off, but adding "shutdown -r -f -t 30" to a batch script and keep it on YOUR profile's desktop.




Steve.

"They have the internet on computers now!" - Homer Simpson

 

[58sniper]

I believe that -t 30 is the default, and, thus, not needed.

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP

 

[windowsfan]

Thanks every for your help