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shutdown key on w2k svr

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by looker

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the shutdown key is always active on our w2k servers
at startup during initial logon screen and
at a "locked keyboard" screen saver state

MOST of my servers ARE in a securred environment and i am sure none of my sysops would intentionally pressthe shutdown key but either malicious or unintentional shutdown could occur

does anyone know of a fix for this?

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by lordinfidel

Prior to logging in, the shutdown option is available by default.

If you lock the wkstn/server, the shutdown option is not available.

I am not sure why you are using a screen saver to lock your servers with.

press ctl+alt+delete, press lockcomputer and it will lock it w/o and option for shutting down.

There are pros and cons though of choosing lock computer versus log off.

Locking the compter keeps the user logged in. Which from a security perspective, any one who sucessfully hacks in will have rights as the current interactive user.

Logging off however allows for shutdowns to occur.

If the server is kept in a locked server room or cabinent, and there are no programs on the machine that need to run in interactive mode. Then logging off is the safest bet. Regardless of the shutdown option.

by rashid siddiqui

hi
u can disable shutdown key from registry. also u con do it from local security policy.

thanx & regards
Rashid

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