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Ricspung
New Contributor
5 years ago

Cannot log into sleeping remote computer

I cannot log into a sleeping remote computer.  My first attempt is rejected because the computer is asleep.  The second attempt is rejected because the awakened computer thinks I am already logged in...
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AshC
Retired GoTo Contributor
5 years ago

Ricspung  Is the Host PC on the same local network as your client PC? 

 

Are there others within your network that successfully wake their Hosts in this way? 

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Ricspung
New Contributor
5 years ago

No, we are about 1200 miles apart.  I am the only user.  My boss changed settings today to stop it from sleeping and I am in successfully today,

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    AshC
    Retired GoTo Contributor
    5 years ago

    The only way to wake a sleeping computer currently is if you're on the same local area network.