How to temporarily disable logons/connections

 Last reviewed: March 26, 1997
Article ID: Q143137
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

When you troubleshoot a Windows NT Server, you may need to consider the following:

  • Do not allow users to log on
  • Allow existing network connections to remain active

To disable user logon and remove all existing network connections, stop the Server service.

To disable user logon and allow existing network connections to remain active, pause the Server service.

To start, pause or stop the Server service, run Control Panel Services in Windows NT Server.

Additional query words: prodnt
Keywords : kbnetwork ntdomain nthowto NTSrv
Version : 3.5 3.51 4.0
Platform : WinNT

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Last reviewed: March 26, 1997
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