VPN Query!

If I am on my work computer using VPN, then is it possible to shut down or restart me work computer using VPN?

Sure. Open a Command Prompt or from Start / Run enter shutdown /s /t nn to shutdown the computer or shutdown /r /t nn to shutdown then restart the computer (nn is the number of seconds to wait until the shutdown occurs. If you want immediate, enter /t 0).

Enter shutdown /? from a command Prompt for full help.

You will lose the VPN connection when this happens and will have to reconnect after the restart.

You can also start your machine by using the "Wake-on-LAN" feature in the BIOS. You'll need to talk to your IT administrator to turn the feature on and to configure the firewall to allow the incoming "magic" packet.

I haven't tried it, but this application should let you send the "magic" packet :
http://magicpacket.free.fr/

Thanks ztrucker - it works!!! Is there any option for shutdown/restart appears on the machine in which I am logged in using VPN…just asking if there is any other option in which I don t have to remember this command…

Create a shortcut on the Desktop, call it Shutdown and/or Restart.
In the Target field, use this:

C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe /s /t 00 - for immediate shutdown
C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe /s /t 10 - for shutdown in 10 seconds

C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe /r /t 00 - for immediate restart
C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe /r /t 30 - for restart in 30 seconds

Double click on the icon to execute via VPN or even while logged on locally.

Thanks Ztrucker for the info!!!