Microsoft DOS logoff command

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Examples

About logoff

The logoff command is an external command that allows a user to quickly logoff their computer from the command line or within a batch file.

Availability

The logon command is an external command that is available in the below Microsoft operating systems.

Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows 7

Syntax

Terminates a session.

LOGOFF [sessionname | sessionid] [/SERVER:servername] [/V]

sessionname	The name of the session.
sessionid	The ID of the session.
/SERVER:servername	Specifies the Terminal server containing the user session to log off (default is current).
/V	Displays information about the actions performed.

Examples

logoff

Would immediately log off the profile currently logged into Windows.

Tip: Running this command does not prompt you if you're sure you want to logoff.