How can I shutdown a computer on a network using my computer?

Question

I have two laptops with windows vista on both of them at the house. Both of these laptops are connected to the internet through a linksys router. How can I shutdown the other laptop using my laptop? I tried so much, and can't figure it out.

Answer 1

I've never been successfull.

Try this, I think it's your best bet besides purchasing software...

http://www.maximumpcguides.com/use-the-r...

Answer 2

PCAnywhere has that feature,

Answer 3

i believe your looking for the shutdown.exe command.

Here is a link on how to use it -

http://www.computerhope.com/shutdown.htm...

an example would be -

shutdown -r -c "cause I can!!!" - this would shut down your computer.

shutdown -r -m \\(ip address of remote computer) - should do what your wanting!

EDIT - PSShutdown will also work (much the same way).  Its part of PS Tools which I recommend for any network administrator.  All of the tools can be put to good use!  However, they are not part of the XP/Vista OS.  So you would have to put them on the C root to run them!

Answer 4

LanHelper.

This program can schedule a shutdown to run on local computer or remote computer.

Some tips from the help document which may help you

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Specify credentials

Provide a username and password to logon to remote computer. Generally only members of the Administrators group on the target computer or Domain Administrator are authorized to perform operations such as Remote Shutdown, Remote Execute, etc.

To a Windows XP computer, you may need to configure the Windows XP system so you can remotely log on to it successfully. On Windows XP system, click "Control panel>Administrative Tools>Computer Management>Local Security Policy>Local Policy>Security Options", in the right pane double-click the item titled "Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts." The default option for this is "Guest only - local users authenticate as Guest." Switch this option to "Classic - local users authenticate as themselves." If the account has a blank password, it's recommended to set password to account. Otherwise you should disable this security option "Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only". A restart may be required for the changes to take effect.

Sometimes some policies will also cause the logon procedure or other network operations failed. On remote computer's system, click "Control panel>Administrative Tools>Local Security Policy>Local Policy>User Rights Assignments". In the right panel, check these two items "Access this computer from the network", "Deny access to this computer from the network", whether the account you provided in Security Credentials dialog have been added to them.

Answer 5

PSshutdown is a command line utility by Microsoft that will let you remotely shut a PC (among other options)

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysin...

Answer 6

With purchasing/downloading extra software you can just use Remote Desktop Connection.  connection to your other laptop and do a shutdown.