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I am connected with RDP on a remote server.

I just want to leave and I have two options: 1) Sign out 2) Disconnect

What is the difference between these two?

Pekka
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  • Always remember to Google first. Googling `windows server 2012 sign out disconnect` will get you everything you need in the very first link. – Pekka Jun 09 '15 at 09:45
  • I already saw that "very first link" you propose, yet it clearly states "Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2", and also it does not mention "Sign out" instead it uses "Log off"... – cnom Jun 09 '15 at 09:54
  • Fair enough. As far as I know, it's the exact same thing though. – Pekka Jun 09 '15 at 09:57
  • Thank you Pekka! I would give you the answer point if you made your comment as an answer. – cnom Jun 09 '15 at 13:02

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  1. Sign Out - interrupt sessions and all active programs started by you in session. Same as 'Log Off' or 'Log Out'.
  2. Disconnect - all programs started by you in session remain active in background. You can reconnect, and continue using the same session.
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