Shutdown of a Terminal Server from a Client Session Without Reboot Results in Reboot Anyway

ID: Q195334


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0, Terminal Server Edition


SYMPTOMS

When trying to shut down Windows Terminal Server from a client session without selecting to restart the computer after the shutdown, the Windows Terminal Server restarts anyway.


RESOLUTION

To work around the problem, you can use the Shutdown.exe command-line tool instead to shut down the Windows Terminal Server without restarting.


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT Terminal Server Edition version 4.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words:

Keywords :
Version : WinNT:4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug


Last Reviewed: July 20, 1999
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