Rebooting a computer that uses Remote Desktop Connection

[Guest]

I am using “Remote Desktop Connection†to connect to a computer running
automation software that is located in a remote equipment closet and has no
monitor or keyboard. The problem is, if there’s a power hick-up and the
computer reboots (it is on a UPS) it will only boot up to the log-in page and
not continue to run the automation software until I log-in. Is there a way to
let the computer completely boot up, but still use remote desktop connection?

 

[John Jay Smith]

If this is XP download the tweak UI powertoy and install it,
then it has an option to auto log in

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

FYI there are programs that can make some applications run like a service,
and you can define a service to run before log in. THis needs some
experience to set up though

 

[Guest]

<Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> doesn't work, however <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <End> displays
the 'Windows Task Manager' from where you can select 'Shut down' or 'Restart'
etc. from the menu.

Hope this helps.