How to Reboot a PC Through a Remote Desktop

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By Frank Sanborn
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Reboot a PC Through a Remote Desktop

Remote desktop networking allows users to connect to a host computer and work with the host's files on their own computers. Windows XP users can take advantage of this technology using XP's built-in remote desktop functionality. Additionally, many companies have released proprietary remote desktop software.
This technology gives the user increased flexibility and freedom, but it can also provide extra hassles. For example, the host computer could start making a lot of errors or even freeze up. When this happens, the best thing to do is reboot the host PC.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Verify that you are actually connected to the host computer through your remote desktop software.
Step 2

Hit Control+Alt+End to bring up the shutdown menu. Choose the "Restart" option to reboot the host computer.
Step 3

As another option, right-click on the taskbar and open the Task Manager. In the Task Manager, there is a menu allowing you to shut down or restart the host PC.
Step 4

Alternatively, open a command prompt and type "SHUTDOWN /?." This will open up a menu allowing you to shut down or restart the host computer.
Step 5

Wait a couple minutes if you are unable to reconnect to the host after rebooting. Sometimes the host computer takes a little time to reconnect.