Whenever a user tries to shut down the computer, it shuts down (like it should) but then i cant access it remotely. is there a registry hack or something to prevent the shutdown and do a restart instead? If you have seen this article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/311806 It gives support for the opposite. I am looking for the opposite of what this article gives out. I am not asking for blue screen of deaths or error messes though, I just want to know how to make windows restart if a user tries to shut it down, so that i can do remote desktop to my shared computer when i am away from my computer. Kute Punk Kay Pee Kay Tee Pren Tiss Kute Punk Kay Pee Kay Tee Pren Tiss

There are bios options to power up under some conditions like LAN or phone ring (if the PC is capable).

Right Right aegis, I never knew I could change the setting in the BIOS, but I am looking for something in the operating system itself, not the BIOS since I am trying to do this remotely and not locally, where I am physically in front of the computer. Kute Punk Kay Pee Kay Tee Pren Tiss Kute Punk Kay Pee Kay Tee Pren Tiss

Kay Tee You need to preconfigure the settings, be they OS or BIOS in order to perform remote access. If you can currently perform a remote access to a computer you must have already setup remote access permissions. You aren't referring to simple file sharing are you? Think about what you are asking. If it were possible to connect to any computer without prior permission there wouldn't be much security on the net would there?

"Wake-on-LAN is not restricted to LAN (Local area network) traffic. It works with all network traffic, including Internet traffic." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wake_o... WoL is a BIOS implemented setting.....

Have you googled for the service called "Go to my pc"? There may be some info there that may fit your needs. Bluejay

why dont you just create a local computer policy that removes the shutdown option