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    How can I shut down a remote computer without administrative access, and how can I have administrative access to another computer?
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    On the remote computer, run command prompt, then enter: "net user administrator /active:yes without the quotation marks.
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    My computer is saying that access is denied. How can I fix this?
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    You need to make sure you have administrator access on both computers to do this, otherwise it will deny you access to administrator tools.
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    When I type "net view", no computer names come up. What can I do?
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    You can use cmd (command prompt on windows) to remotely shutdown computers on the same network. Step 1 - open cmd as an admin by searching it up in the start menu, or by hitting Win+R and typing cmd. Step 2 - Type "shutdown /i" (no quotes). Step 3 - Press "add" on the top left corner of the popup, and then type in the IP address or name of the computer you want to remotely shut down.
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    Do I use the WiFi name or the PC name?
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    Use the WiFi name.
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    Will this work on any version of Windows?
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    This works at least from Windows 98 to Windows 10. There is a small possibility it goes farther back.
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    What do I do about the error that says, "The entered computer name is not valid or remote shutdown is not supported on the target computer"?
    Dean Charlson
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    Make sure you have an internet connection and a functional and correct IP address.
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    I have done everything this says and it does not work. What might I be doing wrong?
    Tyrell Read
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    Just restart your computer and try again. If it doesn't work, try using another computer.
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    When I try, it says that it fails to open registry.(997). Is there a fix?
    Johnny Gaming
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    Your computer is corrupted.
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    What am I doing wrong if it says "failure?"
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    Make sure all background apps are shut down. Stuff like Skype and other notification apps will keep running and prevent Windows 10 from shutting down even if you press the "X" button.
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