How to Shutdown a PC from Remote Desktop

"Remote Desktop Connection" in Windows is an application that allows a network administrator to remote control another computer on the network. The remote computer's desktop is shown in a terminal window on the administrator's local machine. This is beneficial for administrators who need to configure and manage several computers on a large, enterprise network. The "Shutdown" button is not available from a terminal window, so administrators must use alternative methods to shutdown the computer from a Remote Desktop Connection window.

Instructions

1. Click the Windows "Start" button and then click "Programs." Select "Accessories" and choose "Remote Desktop Connection." This opens a connection configuration dialog box.

2. Enter your remote computer's name and click "Connect." When you make the connection, enter your user name and password to log into the remote machine.

3. Click on the remote desktop, hold the "Alt" button, and press "F4" on your keyboard. This opens a window with the option to shutdown or restart a computer. Click the "Shutdown" button to turn off the machine. The terminal window automatically closes when the remote computer shuts down.

References

• ASP.NET: Ways to shutdown/restart your computer via Remote Desktop

Resources

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