policy ( on-premises active directory) to force shutdown to all computers in domain after idl for 4 hours?

Question

How to make a policy (on-premises active directory) to force shutdown to all computers in domain after 4 hours idl means if a user not working or non-activates on the pc for 4 hours the device will shutdown or restart .

Answer 1

Hello Sanaa Al-Tamimi,

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

There is no such existing GPO setting for your request, however, you can try one of the links below.

HOW TO AUTO SHUTDOWN WINDOWS WHEN IT’S BEEN IDLE FOR A WHILE

https://onmsft.com/how-to/auto-shutdown-your-windows/

Automatically reboot idle computers

http://www.intelliadmin.com/index.php/2015/03/automatically-reboot-idle-computers/

How to: Auto log off users

https://community.spiceworks.com/how_to/37465-auto-log-off-users

This is for remote desktop session.
https://4sysops.com/archives/automatically-log-off-idle-users-in-windows/

**Tips:

1.Please note: Information posted in the given link is hosted by a third party. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy and effectiveness of information.

2. Please do some tests in lab before you deploy it in production environment.**

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any question or concern, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,
Daisy Zhou

Answer 2

Hi @Sanaa Al-Tamimi

During the update installation, you can prevent restarting your computer by enabling this GPO settings and specify active hours :

For more details please read the following article:

Manage device restarts after updates

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