TSDISCON Windows Command Guide

The Windows tsdiscon command is used to disconnect a Remote Desktop Session. This command is helpful for managing sessions remotely and can be particularly useful in environments where multiple users are connecting to a single machine. By using tsdiscon, you can quickly disconnect sessions without logging off the user, allowing them to resume their work later.

TSDISCON Syntax:

tsdiscon

Options:

Option	Description
None	Disconnect the current session

Parameters:

Parameter	Description
None	No parameters for this command

Caution

Caution: Make sure to save any work before using the tsdiscon command as it will disconnect the current session without warning.

TSDISCON Command Samples:

Disconnect the Remote Desktop Session for a Specific User

tsdiscon /server:192.168.1.5 /v:USERNAME

Disconnects the remote desktop session for a specific user named “USERNAME” on the server with IP address “192.168.1.5”.

Disconnect the Current User from the Remote Desktop Session

tsdiscon

Disconnects the current user from the remote desktop session they are logged into.

Disconnect a Remote Desktop Session by Session ID

tsdiscon /id:2

Disconnects the remote desktop session with the specified Session ID, in this case, Session ID 2.

Disconnect a User from a Remote Server

tsdiscon /server:192.168.1.10 /v:USERNAME

Disconnects the user named “USERNAME” from a remote server with the IP address “192.168.1.10”.

Disconnect All Remote Desktop Sessions

tsdiscon /server:192.168.1.20 /dest:*

Disconnects all remote desktop sessions on the server with the IP address “192.168.1.20”.

Disconnect a Specific User from the Current Remote Desktop Session

tsdiscon /v:USERNAME

Disconnects the specified user named “USERNAME” from the current remote desktop session.

Disconnect a User from a Remote Desktop Session with a Specific Session ID

tsdiscon /id:3 /v:USERNAME

Disconnects the user named “USERNAME” from the remote desktop session with the Session ID of 3.

Tip

When using the tsdiscon command in Windows, make sure to run the command with administrative privileges to avoid any permission issues.

TSDISCON FAQ:

How do I use tsdiscon in Windows?

To use the tsdiscon command in Windows, execute the following command:

tsdiscon

What is the purpose of the tsdiscon command?

The tsdiscon command is used to disconnect a Remote Desktop Session Host (RD Session Host) session.

How can I disconnect a specific session using tsdiscon?

To disconnect a specific session, you can specify the session ID in the tsdiscon command. For example:

tsdiscon <sessionID>

Can I use tsdiscon without specifying a session ID?

Yes, you can use tsdiscon without specifying a session ID to disconnect the current session.

Is it possible to force log off a user using tsdiscon?

No, the tsdiscon command is used for disconnecting a session, not for forcing a log off. To force log off a user, you can consider using the logoff command.

How do I get more information about the tsdiscon command and its options?

You can get more information about the tsdiscon command and its options by using the /? option. Simply run:

tsdiscon /?

Applications of the TSDISCON Command

• Disconnect a Remote Desktop Session
• Log off a user from a Remote Desktop Session