I wrote the following batch files in order to remotely control and/or remotely shutdown/restart a Windows computer from another computer on the same Local Area Network (LAN). These scripts are useful for computers on the same LAN that are not joined to a Windows Domain. You would not require these scripts for computers within a Windows Domain since Group Policy would allow you to control all levels of remote access. These scripts were designed for use with Windows 7 but may in fact work with Windows Vista and Windows 8. I have yet to test these batch files using those operating systems. In order to maintain a high level of security, Microsoft requires that a number of policies, services and ports are configured in order for computers to be remotely controlled and/or shutdown/restarted. The first script turns on the ability to remotely access the computer. The second script turns off this ability. Once the script is Run As Administrator from the ...