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When I connect to my Windows 7 desktop computer via Remote Desktop (MSTSC.exe), the options under the Start Menu are "Log Off" (the default), "Lock", and "Disconnect". How do I restart (or shutdown)?

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r u an admin on the workstation? – tonyr roth Apr 6 '10 at 17:15
Yes, I am an admin. – gdunbar Apr 6 '10 at 17:41
for your reference, I've added the normal method to do this as an anser. – Marcus Adams Apr 6 '10 at 21:24
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Open a command window(or Windows Key + R) and type:

shutdown /r /t 0
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/r does a reboot /t sets the number of seconds. if you want to shutdown without rebooting and turn the computer off as well use an /s – Kravlin Apr 6 '10 at 17:00
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be careful of /s somebody will need to be local to powerup the workstation! – tonyr roth Apr 6 '10 at 17:16
Unless you have Wake-On-Lan functionality. – Andrew Lewis Apr 6 '10 at 21:34
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Start button, then Windows Security. Click the little red shutdown icon, and you'll see the "Restart" option.

You use the Windows Security option for XP and Vista also. The restart option is deliberately removed from the normal location to prevent accidents.

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