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Hmm. I get the same error message if I use shutdown /i on my Win 7 x64 machine. I cannot browse any computers in my workgroup. Using the /m \\computer switch does not work at all, it just spits out the help items. I have a DIR-655 configured for DHCP, and all of my computers belong to the same workgroup. I run cmd as the admin. Do I have to log in remotely to the computer, and then issue the shutdown command remotely?
I need a restatement, a clarification, of the problem at hand. What is the goal, what is the method, what is the result?
Yes, I can get the GUI interface. When I click on Browse, the error message is displayed.
If the goal is to shut down a computer remotely, and you do not wish to log into that machine remotely, can you use the shutdown command to force a shut down, like you can if you use pstools?
I have been out playing with the kids today - pardon my lack of focus. I will post a sample shutdown command to terminate MachineX.
Yes, I have a list of all workstations. Even when adding them manually, the option to actually shut down a computer is not available. And, as I stated earlier, using the /m switch does not work for any of my computers, Vista or Windows 7.
shutdown /s /m \\MachineX
shutdown /s /m \\MachineX /t 060 /f
If these are not working, provide an example of your syntax.
I will not re-read this hijacked thread. Treat all interaction as fresh.
I did think of one thing that is true - I am logged in when I use shutdown.