How to disable the shutdown button on windows terminal server 2016

Question

In my company we have two servers Windows 2016, a Domain Controller and the other Terminal Server where a client application is installed, which is used by some users, the question is: how can I configure via GPO, that all users connected (only) to TS just log off and don't turn it off.

Note: Only remote users for Terminal Server and not all domain users.

Thank you for your help!

Answer 1

Hi,

Are you referring to prevent remote users to shut down the terminal server from power option-->shut down?

If so, you may follow steps below to remove the user’s shutdown-privilege:

• Locally/Console Log in the server with administrative rights: Start -> Run -> Enter: secpol.msc
• Local Policy---> User Right Assignment --->Shut down the system
• Default settings for server(in my lab is Server 2012): Administrators and Backup Operators
• Modify the user group that would have access to Shut down the RD Session Host server.

Please Accept as answer if the reply is helpful.

Thanks,
Jenny