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How do you shutdown or restart a Windows computer over a Remote Desktop connection?
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Mar 15, 2026347970 viewsConfidence Score1%
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Problem
When I connect to my Windows 7 desktop computer via Remote Desktop (MSTSC.exe), the options under the Start Menu are "Log Off" (the default), "Lock", and "Disconnect". How do I restart (or shutdown)?
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Fix for: How do you shutdown or restart a Windows computer over a Remote Desktop connection?
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Open a command window (or Windows Key + R) and type the following... ...to restart: ...to shutdown:
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