Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
rwinsta {<sessionname> | <sessionID>} [/server:<servername>] [/v]rwinsta command
Resets (deletes) a session on a Remote Desktop Session Host server. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for rwinsta; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
rwinsta {<sessionname> | <sessionID>} [/server:<servername>] [/v]The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Syntax pattern
Parameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
<sessionname> / <sessionID> | Identify the Remote Desktop session to reset. Resetting can discard that session’s unsaved data. |
/server:<servername> | Select the remote session host; required when running from a remote server. |
/v | Display details about the actions performed. |
/? | Display help. |
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