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Asked: 2009-05-21 23:45:01 +0800 CST

Can I still log into the remote computer after restarting it?

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I remote desktop into a remote computer, and want to restart it from inside. When that remote computer comes back to life, can I still log into it? I will lose the previous session, for sure, but can I still log into it?

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  1. Best Answer

    Short answer, given the details you have provided: Yes.

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  2. You should be able to connect assuming the computer restarts and loads the operating system correctly.

    If you're using Windows, here are some of the reasons you may not be able to connect:

    • You have changed the computer name.
    • You are connecting using the IP address and the computer is assigned a new IP address.
    • Remote access has been blocked in the firewall.
    • Disabled network card or changed settings.
    • Blue screen of death.
    • Somebody entered the BIOS as the computer started up.
    • Network cable has been unplugged.
    • You selected shut down instead of restart.
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  3. Assuming it comes back up okay and gets back on the network, yes, of course you could get back into it.

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  4. Another showstopper when rebooting remote servers is having a usb drive or other removable device plugged in. HP Servers are set to boot from these types of devices before local hard drives, by default in the BIOS.

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  5. If it is a server, always make sure there aren't other sessions running or open programs. They might crash and prevent the server from rebooting, which might cause you to drive up there ...

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  6. I have noticed that with Windows Server 2008 that it will not allow you to restart or shutdown the server from a Remote Desktop Connection. You need to be logged in physically to perform these tasks. Other versions of Windows seem to restart fine and allow me to RDP on again without problem once they're back up.

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