why no shutdown option when remote desktop to xp machine?

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biff - 22 May 2008 22:20 GMT

Why is there no option to shutdown the PC when I remote desktop a Windows XP
machine? I can only disconnect or log off.

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Shenan Stanley - 22 May 2008 22:25 GMT

> Why is there no option to shutdown the PC when I remote desktop a
> Windows XP machine? I can only disconnect or log off.

- CTRL+ALT+END (instead of CTRL+ALT+DEL)
- Start --> RUN --> shutdown -i --> OK
(your machine is 127.0.0.1)

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biff - 29 May 2008 16:54 GMT

thanks

> > Why is there no option to shutdown the PC when I remote desktop a
> > Windows XP machine? I can only disconnect or log off.
>
> - CTRL+ALT+END (instead of CTRL+ALT+DEL)
> - Start --> RUN --> shutdown -i --> OK
> (your machine is 127.0.0.1)

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Nepatsfan - 22 May 2008 22:35 GMT

> Why is there no option to shutdown the PC when I remote desktop a Windows XP
> machine? I can only disconnect or log off.

You should be able to shutdown the computer by running Task Manager on the
remote computer.

From the local computer, hit Ctrl + Alt + End. Note: You can also right click on
the taskbar of the remote computer to launch Task Manager. In Task Manager,
click on Shut Down in the menu bar and select Turn off from the menu. You'll get
a warning about someone having to restart the remote computer.

Good luck

Nepatsfan

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biff - 29 May 2008 16:55 GMT

thanks for the reply

i do not see Shut Down in the menu bar of task manager but the other tips
offered in this thread have helped so I think I am all set.

> > Why is there no option to shutdown the PC when I remote desktop a Windows XP
> > machine? I can only disconnect or log off.
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> Nepatsfan

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