Server Operator Cannot Unlock Workstation

 Last reviewed: May 16, 1997
Article ID: Q117726
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51

A user who is a member of the Server Operator group within Windows NT Advanced Server does NOT have the authority to unlock the workstation.

The table on page 392 of the Windows NT 3.1 Advanced Server "System Guide" and the first paragraph of page 395 state that the Server Operator can lock and unlock the server.

The Server Operator does not have the ability to unlock the workstation when it has been locked by another user. Only the administrator and the currently logged on user can unlock the workstation.

This is also true for Windows NT Server 3.5 and 3.51; the "System Guide" contains the table on page 398 and the text on page 401 that incorrectly show or state that the Server Operator has the authority to unlock the workstation.

Additional query words: prodnt rights security
Keywords : kbother ntdocerr
Version : 3.1 3.5 3.51
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbdocerr

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Last reviewed: May 16, 1997
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