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 additional information.

/?

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