This security setting determines which users are allowed to shut down a computer from a remote location on the network. Misuse of this user right can result in a denial of service.
This user right is defined in the Default Domain Controller Group Policy object (GPO) and in the local security policy of workstations and servers.
Policy path:
Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment
Default:
On workstations and servers: Administrators.
On domain controllers: Administrators, Server Operators.
Supported on:
At least Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003
Registry settings:
User Rights security settings are not registry keys
Reboot required:
No
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