"switch users" option stopped working?

[s_m_b]

Hi
My home PC, (XP Pro) set up for four (family) users, has 'switch user'
available from the log out menu, but this has suddenly stopped working.
'logo' + L now switches to the 'lock screen' window more familiar to
network users (like I have on my work PC), and using the 'switch user'
option from the log off screen just returns you to your own desktop.
I tried to enable the 'fast switching' via the user accounts screen, but
this just doesn't do anything.

We've recently installed a bluetooth USB, but I can't imagine this is the
cause.

 

[=?iso-8859-1?Q?Daniel_Mart=EDn_=5BMVP_Windows=5D?=]

See if Terminal Services and Fast User Switching Compatibility services are
started on your computer. Click Start, Run, type "services.msc" (without the
quotation marks) and click OK. Double-click "Terminal Services" and make
sure it's started and its startup type is "Manual". Double-click "Fast User
Switching Compatibility" and make sure it's started and its startup type is
"Manual". Restart the computer and try again.

 

[s_m_b]

See if Terminal Services and Fast User Switching Compatibility
services are started on your computer. Click Start, Run, type
"services.msc" (without the quotation marks) and click OK.
Double-click "Terminal Services" and make sure it's started and its
startup type is "Manual". Double-click "Fast User Switching
Compatibility" and make sure it's started and its startup type is
"Manual". Restart the computer and try again.

thanks - I'll try that. I occasionally use citrix nfuse - would that have
any bearing on it?

 

[s_m_b]

See if Terminal Services and Fast User Switching Compatibility
services are started on your computer. Click Start, Run, type
"services.msc" (without the quotation marks) and click OK.
Double-click "Terminal Services" and make sure it's started and its
startup type is "Manual". Double-click "Fast User Switching
Compatibility" and make sure it's started and its startup type is
"Manual". Restart the computer and try again.

Seems to have worked. Thanks

 

[=?iso-8859-1?Q?Daniel_Mart=EDn_=5BMVP_Windows=5D?=]

You're welcome.

 

[Guest]

I noticed the same problem several months ago now. I thought it was probably
connected with one of the updates. Did not know what to do about it and
hoped it would mend itself. I have just tried Daniels solution but without
success.

 

[Guest]

I just tried Daniel's solution on my computer with the same problem as SMB
and it fixed my problem.

Thankyou Daniel

regards,
Ken O'Connor

 

[Guest]

You're welcome.

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Regards,
Daniel Martín
Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User

 

[Guest]

I am experienceing the same or similar problem. Both the Terminal Svcs and
Fast User Switcing are running and set to Manual. What happens is that a
second user cannot log on. This started happening about three weeks ago and
has continued. I am not sure where else to look.

 

[Guest]

This one has been bugging me for weeks. I had the same problem. Just stopped
working for no reason it seemed. I tried your solution Daniel and it worked.
Thanks heaps m8.

 

[Guest]

Check this out
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/302346/EN-US/

 

[Guest]

Hi John I am having the same issue - did you ever get yours resolved?

Stephanie

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Stephanie,

Is Terminal Services started and running?

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Hi John I am having the same issue - did you ever get yours resolved?

Stephanie