target computer locks itself when using RD

[Mike Barry]

I've set up a WinXP Pro computer to receive Remote Desktop
sessions (it's a member of a domain), and whenever I connect into this
computer via RD the screen goes blank and then it says it's been
locked and in use by another user.

What I'd like to do is for the user on the target machine to
be able to view what I'm doing. I've gone into Active Directory Users
and Comuters and, on the Remote Control tab, set the parameters so
that it should enable a viewable remote control session for that user.

I've also gone into the target computer's local Group Policy
and, in Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows
Components/Terminal Services enabled "Allow users to connect remotely
using Terminal Services" and set "Sets fules for remote control of
Terminal Services user sessions" to Option : Full Control with user's
permission."

In short, every time I connect the screen goes blank and the
person in front of the target computer can't see anything except the
message "This computer is in use and is locked."

What have I missed?

Thanks!

Mike

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I've set up a WinXP Pro computer to receive Remote Desktop
sessions (it's a member of a domain), and whenever I connect into this
computer via RD the screen goes blank and then it says it's been
locked and in use by another user.

What I'd like to do is for the user on the target machine to
be able to view what I'm doing. I've gone into Active Directory Users
and Comuters and, on the Remote Control tab, set the parameters so
that it should enable a viewable remote control session for that user.

I've also gone into the target computer's local Group Policy
and, in Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows
Components/Terminal Services enabled "Allow users to connect remotely
using Terminal Services" and set "Sets fules for remote control of
Terminal Services user sessions" to Option : Full Control with user's
permission."

In short, every time I connect the screen goes blank and the
person in front of the target computer can't see anything except the
message "This computer is in use and is locked."

What have I missed?

Thanks!

Mike

You haven't missed anything - this is how Remote Desktop works
under Windows XP Professional. You have two options to resolve
your problem:
- Use Windows Server as a host (could be expensive)
- Use a product such as WinVNC (it's free)

 

[Mike Barry]

You haven't missed anything - this is how Remote Desktop works
under Windows XP Professional. You have two options to resolve
your problem:
- Use Windows Server as a host (could be expensive)
- Use a product such as WinVNC (it's free)

I've used VNC before (RealVNC) and I'm fine with that. I just
don't understand why the settings are such that you can specify
interaction with a user via Terminal Services (ie, the Remote Control
settings - both in AD-UAC and the local Group Policy).

<shrug> Okay. I guess that answers that.

Thank you!

Mike

 

[Dave]

I've used VNC before (RealVNC) and I'm fine with that. I just
don't understand why the settings are such that you can specify
interaction with a user via Terminal Services (ie, the Remote Control
settings - both in AD-UAC and the local Group Policy).

<shrug> Okay. I guess that answers that.

Thank you!

Mike

because windows xp is a 'single user' desktop operating system. so it can
only be used by one user at a time. if you want something similar to vnc
built in to xp try the 'Remote Assistance' capability instead of 'Remote
Desktop'. Remote assistance is made so the user sitting at the computer can
request someone remotely to help them and can then give them control of the
desktop. it does require someone locally at the machine to approve the
control though so you can't just take over a machine while someone else is
using it.