How To Shutdown or Restart A Windows PC from Remote Desktop Session
When you are in a remote desktop session that runs on Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 or 2008, you dont see the Shutdown and Restart optionin Start Menu. You can only disconnect or log off the remote session. So what to do if you do need to shutdown or restart the computer from the remote desktop session?
Assuming you are part of the local admin group that has the rights to shutdown or restart the computer, you can run the following command line:
But, here is a much easy way that doesnt involve the command line.
Simply focus on the desktop in Remote Session, and pressAlt + F4 to bring up theShut Down Windowsdialog box that includes both Shutdown and Restart options.
This isnt an issue in Windows 10 though, if you are running one of those Insider Builds. You still have the full shutdown options in Start Menu even when you are in the remote desktop session. If not, Alt + F4 is still your friend to shutdown or restart your Windows 10 PC through remote desktop session.
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