Reset session
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Reset session
Enables you to reset (delete) a session from the terminal server.
Syntax
reset session {SessionName | SessionID} [/server:ServerName] [/v]
Parameters
- SessionName
The name of the session you want to reset. To determine the name of the session, use the query session command.
- SessionID
The ID of the session to reset.
- /server: ServerName
Specifies the terminal server containing the session you want to reset. Otherwise, the current terminal server is used.
- /v
Displays information about the actions being performed.
- /?
Displays help at the command prompt.
Remarks
You can always reset your own sessions, but you must have Full Control access permission to reset another user's session.
Be aware that resetting a user's session without warning the user can result in the loss of data at the session.
You should reset a session only when it malfunctions or appears to have stopped responding.
The /server parameter is required only if you use reset session from a remote server.
Examples
To reset the session designated rdp-tcp#6, type:
reset session rdp-tcp#6
To reset the session using session ID 3, type:
reset session 3
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Information that the user must supply |
Bold |
Elements that the user must type exactly as shown |
Ellipsis (...) |
Parameter that can be repeated several times in a command line |
Between brackets ([]) |
Optional items |
Between braces ({}); choices separated by pipe (|). Example: {even|odd} |
Set of choices from which the user must choose only one |
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Code or program output |
See Also
Concepts
Command-line reference A-Z
Command shell overview
Query session
Terminal Services commands