How to disable the shutdown button on windows terminal server 2016

Ngouabi Bento 1 Reputation point
2020-08-06T13:43:47.457+00:00

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!

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  1. Jenny Yan-MSFT 9,341 Reputation points
    2020-08-07T02:17:27.917+00:00

    Hi,

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

    2 people found this answer helpful.

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