thanks for the reply

i do not see Shut Down in the menu bar of task manager but the other tips
offered in this thread have helped so I think I am all set.

"Nepatsfan" wrote:

> "biff" <biff@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9377BAD3-D3C7-47BD-A226-DABE336A0D7C@microsoft.com...
> > Why is there no option to shutdown the PC when I remote desktop a Windows XP
> > machine? I can only disconnect or log off.
>
>
> You should be able to shutdown the computer by running Task Manager on the
> remote computer.
>
> From the local computer, hit Ctrl + Alt + End. Note: You can also right click on
> the taskbar of the remote computer to launch Task Manager. In Task Manager,
> click on Shut Down in the menu bar and select Turn off from the menu. You'll get
> a warning about someone having to restart the remote computer.
>
> Good luck
>
> Nepatsfan
>
>
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