Log off users via GPO?

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On Wed, 25 May 2005 14:28:30 GMT, Burns Waggener <bwaggener@hotmail.com> wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I was wondering if there is an GPO or script that would enable me to set
>a logoff time for all users on my network (Win 2k3 server and XP/2k
>workstations). The problem I'm having is that we run a daily backup and
>many users leave their workstations locked during the evening. There are
>many applications (Outlook being one of them) that when left open will
>cause the backup job to fail.
>
>I don't want to use the gpo enabling logoff during "x" amount of idle
>time since I don't want users being randomly booted during working
>hours. I know there is a policy that limits logon times and provides a
>window for users but this might cause problems as well; we want to just
>log off the users in order to free up a resource not limit them from the
>system entirely. We run a small company (about 75 users) and if they are
>in the office at the hours we're running the backup then there's
>probably a good reason and we'll deal with the failed job accordingly
>
>Anyway, I've looked through the gpo reference .xls file and haven't
>found anything so if there's something I'm missing (shadow copy aside)
>or perhaps a custom .adm or script that i can implement I'd appreciate
>the help.
>
>Thanks!


See tip 8526 » Another script to force users who are logged onto my domain to log off their computer at a specified time.
and links in the 'Tips & Tricks' at http://www.jsifaq.com