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September 8, 2014 at 1:05 pm

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I have this Microsoft Management Console running since Friday. It came up when I was trying to log out Friday before I left work and it is Monday and it's still there. I can't do anything on that server. one user is already logged in so I asked the 2nd user to log in to the server and try to kick me out but that user ended up getting an error. Is there any way to resolve this issue. Please see the attachment!
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DBA_123 Old Hand Points: 347 More actions · Answer 1

Hi,

Can you not go to task manager and kill MMC.exe?

HanShi SSC-Dedicated Points: 33507 More actions · Answer 2

DBA_123 (9/9/2014)
Hi,
Can you not go to task manager and kill MMC.exe?

And in the worst case scenario you could just turn off and restart the computer (hold the powerbutton for 5+ seconds)

** Don't mistake the ‘stupidity of the crowd’ for the ‘wisdom of the group’! **

Luis Cazares SSC Guru Points: 183706 More actions · Answer 3

HanShi (9/9/2014)
DBA_123 (9/9/2014)
Hi,
Can you not go to task manager and kill MMC.exe?
And in the worst case scenario you could just turn off and restart the computer (hold the powerbutton for 5+ seconds)

On a server? Are you serious?:w00t:

Luis C.
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Are you seriously taking the advice and code from someone from the internet without testing it? Do you at least understand it? Or can it easily kill your server?

How to post data/code on a forum to get the best help: Option 1 / Option 2

Sean Lange SSC Guru Points: 286590 More actions · Answer 4

Luis Cazares (9/9/2014)
HanShi (9/9/2014)
DBA_123 (9/9/2014)
Hi,
Can you not go to task manager and kill MMC.exe?
And in the worst case scenario you could just turn off and restart the computer (hold the powerbutton for 5+ seconds)
On a server? Are you serious?:w00t:

Maybe just flip the power switch on the power strip? 😀

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Ville-Pekka Vahteala SSCrazy Points: 2458 More actions · Answer 5

Would someone be able to use admin console of remote desktop and kick you out?

Could you use other computer and use pscmd, pslist and pskill?

LearningDBA SSCertifiable Points: 6609 More actions · Answer 6

Luis Cazares (9/9/2014)
On a server? Are you serious?:w00t:

Yes on the server. I asked one of co-worker to RDP into the server and kick me out but he ended up getting an error "User DBA can't be logged off Access is denied". I have 8 clients on that server and I can't just restart it. Any more suggestions.

"He who learns for the sake of haughtiness, dies ignorant. He who learns only to talk, rather than to act, dies a hyprocite. He who learns for the mere sake of debating, dies irreligious. He who learns only to accumulate wealth, dies an atheist. And he who learns for the sake of action, dies a mystic."[/i]

Luis Cazares SSC Guru Points: 183706 More actions · Answer 7

New Born DBA (9/9/2014)
Luis Cazares (9/9/2014)
On a server? Are you serious?:w00t:
Yes on the server. I asked one of co-worker to RDP into the server and kick me out but he ended up getting an error "User DBA can't be logged off Access is denied". I have 8 clients on that server and I can't just restart it. Any more suggestions.

That wasn't meant for you, it was meant for HanShi suggesting to turn it off.

I completely understand that a server shouldn't be restarted unless all alternatives have failed.

I'm sorry that I can't help but this is out of my expertise area.

Luis C.
General Disclaimer:
Are you seriously taking the advice and code from someone from the internet without testing it? Do you at least understand it? Or can it easily kill your server?

How to post data/code on a forum to get the best help: Option 1 / Option 2

HanShi SSC-Dedicated Points: 33507 More actions · Answer 8

Luis Cazares (9/9/2014)
HanShi (9/9/2014)
DBA_123 (9/9/2014)
Hi,
Can you not go to task manager and kill MMC.exe?
And in the worst case scenario you could just turn off and restart the computer (hold the powerbutton for 5+ seconds)
On a server? Are you serious?:w00t:

Hey, I did mention: worst case scenario 😉

But to be honest: I didn't read the OP completely and thought it was a workstation.

Back on topic: From another server you can open up "Terminal Server Manager". This is available on Windows 2003 server, I don't know if it is still (default) available on a Windows 2008 server. With this tool you can connect to the server in question and disconnect, logoff and/or reset the rogue session.

** Don't mistake the ‘stupidity of the crowd’ for the ‘wisdom of the group’! **

Herpington_McDerpington Ten Centuries Points: 1016 More actions · Answer 9

Is your co-worker an administrator on the machine in question? If not do you have another co-worker that either does have admin privileges to the server, or perhaps someone else that can temporarily grant him administrative privileges (Although technically if such a person exists you could probably just ask them to hop on a console session and log off your hung session).