Shutdown of a Terminal Server from a Client Session Without Reboot Results in Reboot Anyway (195334)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition
This article was previously published under Q195334

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.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/29/2004
Keywords:kbbug kbpending KB195334
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