Logoff Script for RDS on Server 2012 R2

Hello,
I'm looking for a solution that will add an app (batch script, powershell etc) that will allow non-admin users to log off completely from the server when they launch it. I have tried a simple batch file with logoff /f but it still asks for admin privileges.
I know it can be done with "end a disconnected session" timeout value but I can't change that value for other external reasons.
Any tips?
Thanks

Hi,
Have you tried just publishing logoff.exe as a RemoteApp (no batch file)? Normally there is no problem with a user running logoff.exe to sign out of their session. No admin privileges required.
-TP

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