Article ID: 322625 - Last Review: August 22, 2007 - Revision: 2.3 Windows: Remote Shut Down of Client Computer FailsThis article was previously published under Q322625 On This PageSYMPTOMS When you try to remotely shutdown a client computer by
using Shutdown.exe, the shutdown may fail with no error message, or you may
receive the following error message: The device is not
ready. CAUSE This problem may occur when CRTL+ALT+DELETE has been turned
off for logon on the client computer. RESOLUTIONWindows XPFor additional information about how to resolve this problem in Windows XP, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:816938
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816938/EN-US/
)
"Device Not Ready" Error Message When You Try to Shut Down a Windows XP Workstation Remotely
Windows 2000For additional information about how to resolve this problem in Windows 2000, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:307635
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307635/EN-US/
)
Remote Shutdown Results in Logoff When Unlock Computer Dialog Box Is Displayed
Windows NT 4.0To correct this problem in Windows NT 4.0, install the latest service pack.STATUS Microsoft
has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed
at the beginning of this article.
MORE INFORMATION For additional information, click the following article number
to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 317371
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/317371/EN-US/
)
HOW TO: Use the Remote Shutdown Tool to Shut Down and Restart a Computer in Windows 2000
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