Remote Shutdown / Re-Boot via LAN

Question

I am trying to find a way to remotely shut down/re-boot a Windows 98 computer system across my LAN, when it stops allowing new connections via the remote desktop software.   The remote computer system does not have a monitor, keyboard or mouse attached to it, therefore I need an way to re-boot without hitting the on/off switch.   The machine I am using to control the remote computer has Windows XP Pro installed.   Any ideas would be great appreciated.       TIA,   Mike Message Edited by dimen8100 on 12-30-2004 09:35 AM

Flooby · Answer

I'm not sure if this will work with Win9x systems, and I don't have one handy to test it on, but you might try opening a command prompt and entering shutdown /r (note space between 'shutdown' and '/') on the target system.  On a WinXP box, that will shut it down and (here's where the r comes in) restart it.  Works fine over my network with XP Pro boxes.  If that doesn't work under 98, you might also try the command as shutdown -r, with the same space after 'shutdown.'

dimen8100 · Answer

Already tried that one Flooby, unfortunately it doesn't work.   I've been searching high and low for a simple way to shutdown / re-boot the remote system without installing any freeware or shareware.     Mike.

Flooby · Answer

I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner, but as long as you're currently connected to the remote Win98 box, and able to access the Start button, there is a way you can force a restart under these conditions, without adding any software. Open msconfig from Start - Run, and go to the Startup tab. Either uncheck something that's already checked and then re-check it, or check something that isn't checked, and then uncheck it. Press Apply and OK below, and you'll be prompted to either Restart or Exit Without Restart. Select the former, and the system will automatically reboot.

Obviously, if you have no control over the remote system, this won't work, and about your only recourse is going to be to hit the Reset or Power button.

Message Edited by Flooby on 01-03-200501:12 PM

Message Edited by Flooby on 01-03-2005 01:12 PM

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Remote Shutdown / Re-Boot via LAN

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