On an energy efficency drive!!

But if someone is using Windows in a graphical way, surely they can just go to Start -> Shutdown as normal? I don't understand where the shutdown command comes in in this case.

Pete

No - you can't - it refuses to shut down like that.

It is a while since I tried to do so but in some/all versions of Windows/Windows server the start menu option does not allow shutdown from a remote desktop connection.

Start - Windows Security...

Odd place, but it's there. Or at least, it is on XP.

Andy

Actually, apart from pointing out his lack of *relevant* qualifications, I did make one or two other points.

Which you have taken the trouble to remove.

In addition, I did read the acknowledgements section, and unfortunately I recognise none of the people mentioned, nor the institutions. Perhaps you can explain to me why we should credit their views.

Andy

Works on win2k3. Is it merely that the user you're logging on as didn't have rights?

cheers, clive

Administrator?

I don't have access to the systems I used to handle so can't check which versions you can, which you can't (and I sure as hell can't remember right now!)

On Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:21:19 +0100 someone who may be The Natural Philosopher wrote this:-

Nice try. Do keep this sort of attempt up.

Jumping on the wagon... From my own point of view Andrew, I have 4 x PC's in our shop which are left on. (paranoia about losing e-mails)

I have a permanent VPN connected between routers from homeshop using DYNdns so I am able to directly access each machine using TightVNC via internal LAN IP address even run 4 sessions to all computers at once without a problem. From what you have said then, because in effect packets are going via VPN and router has MAC addresses locked to private IP address then WOL should work without a hitch for my set-up?

Cheers Pete

Jumping on the wagon... From my own point of view Andrew, I have 4 x PC's in our shop which are left on. (paranoia about losing e-mails)

I have a permanent VPN connected between routers from homeshop using DYNdns so I am able to directly access each machine using TightVNC via internal LAN IP address even run 4 sessions to all computers at once without a problem. From what you have said then, because in effect packets are going via VPN and router has MAC addresses locked to private IP address then WOL should work without a hitch for my set-up?

Cheers Pete

So you DO deny it?