Reset session
Updated: January 21, 2005
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 information about the actions being
performed.
/?
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
Formatting legend
| Format | Meaning |
| Italic | Information that the user must supply |
| Bold | Elements that the user must type exactly as shown |
| Ellipsis (...) | Parameter that can be repeated several times in a command line |
| Between brackets ([]) | Optional items |
| Between braces ({}); choices separated by pipe (|). Example: {even|odd} | Set of choices from which the user must choose only one |
| Courier font | Code or program output |