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blackride
03-20-2001, 02:38 PM
Ok got a question. We want to make a registry entry that would logoff a person at a specific time. We basically need to say that computer A is logged off at 11:00pm so that we know all files are closed.

Is there anyway to do this. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
myanimator
03-20-2001, 03:38 PM
blackride...

I don't know exactly about a registry entry but I had to do something very similar for machines where I work. There is a utility in the Win NT or Win 2k resource kit called Shutdown.exe. You can run that with various flags to force a machine to shutdown, reboot, kill all running applications, etc. I created a scheduled task to run at a specific time (7:30am in my case) and to run shutdown.exe w/ the flags so that the machines are rebooted and nothing was left running.

If you need shutdown.exe drop me a message w/ your e-mail and I will send it to you. I believe it may also be downloadable from microsoft.com.

Hope that helps
--myanimator
blackride
03-20-2001, 03:41 PM
Ok how did you go about creating the schedule task? Did you use an AT command or something else?
myanimator
03-20-2001, 10:51 PM
You could use the AT command....but I actually just went through the Windows Scheduled Task Manager. In Win2k it is under Control Panel - Scheduled Tasks. Just set it up that way then open up the Advanced Properties and add in the flags you want.
gmichels
07-31-2001, 05:46 PM
Will the "shutdown.exe" give prior warning to a shutdown process so users can save information? Will it work on a W98 box? I am tryung to find a means to force a log out on W98 boxes on my home LAN to keep the kids offline after 10PM. If you think it can work and you can e-mail it to me, that would be great. My address is in my profile.

<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by gmichels on 07/31/01 12:49.</FONT></P>
myanimator
07-31-2001, 05:53 PM
Yes you can set a delay period before it will shutdown or reboot the computer. During this time the message (that u enter) will be displayed on the screen w/ a timer counting down. This usually stays on top of everything but you can still interact with the computer.

I no longer have this tool as I have moved out of the IT world for a bit to persue other opportunities. I believe you may be able to download it from MS's site.