Remote shutdown

I'm ideally looking for some software that could handle this on a large LAN, although PCs will go into hibernation, you can always go one better on the energy saving by forcing a shutdown (if they are not logged in)
 
That's some smart thinking, I like it :)

I'm not sure how achievable it is though when you're dealing with non savvy PC users.

They might think something is wrong with the PC if they can't log off (yes..). Wouldn't it also mean having to force a certain Windows Start Menu so the Log Off button is hidden etc?

Like I said it's all just in the bid to save a little more power, when there's a few thousand PCs it's going to be at least a little bit of help :)
 
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paradigm said:
Not quite. You'd either force it through Group Policy (assuming you are on a Windows Server 2000 (or greater) Active Directory Domain, or through local security policy. The options can be found in here:

User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar
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Cheers, I have no experience with the server side of life. Does that mean the log out button will not be visible to end users, only the shutdown?
 
I thought maybe at least some power would be consumed since it needs to keep what's stored in the RAM?

I'm guessing it's probably nothing worth fussing over though?
 
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