How to Shut Down a Remote Computer

WIth the Remote Desktop application, which is included with the Windows operating system, you can control another PC computer in a virtual desktop environment. While connected to a remote computer, you will also have the ability to shut down the remote system. This can be useful if you are at home and realize you have forgotten to shut down your office computer. In order to remotely shut down another computer, you must have an administrator account.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• PC running Windows XP or later

1. Log on to your PC computer with an account that has administrative privileges.

2. Open the Start menu, and expand the "All Programs" list.

3. Go into the "Accessories" and "Communications" subfolders, and then click on the "Remote Desktop Connection" icon.

4. Enter the hostname or the IP address of the computer you want to shut down remotely in the pop-up window.

5. Click on the "Connect" button to remotely access the selected computer.

6. Log in to the remote computer with the appropriate username and password. The remote system will now open in a virtual desktop environment.

7. Open the Start menu, and click on the "Shut Down" button.

8. Choose to shut down the computer from the pop-up menu, and then click the "OK" button to turn off the remote computer.

References

• About Remote Desktop