Remote desktop question

[WhiteKnight]

I have an HTPC running XP Pro and I often use remote desktop to access it from my main rig or from my laptop. Whenever a session is opened, the HTPC is locked. I'd like to make it so that when I end a session, the HTPC automatically logs in again, saving me the trouble of pulling out the keyboard I have tucked in my TV shelf to enter the password again. Any thoughts? Thanks.

 

[RedCOMET]

Instead of using Remote Desktop, you could use Ultra VNC.
Check out Ezlan about how to use the program.

This should prevent the computer from locking itself while you are connected to it remotely.

 

[bluestrobe]

Actually any VNC would work and would give you exactly what you want. I originally found Real VNC and been with it ever since but like I said, any VNC would work.

 

[RedCOMET]

Originally posted by: bluestrobe
Actually any VNC would work and would give you exactly what you want. I originally found Real VNC and been with it ever since but like I said, any VNC would work.

I"ve used Ultra VNC a few times and didn't have any issues with it. It was one of the first programs that came to mind and Jack's website has some usefull info with regards to the program.

 

[ivwshane]

When you want to end your session, on the remote computer go to start-->settings--> and an option for security will be there, click on that and use it to restart the computer.


Now in order for the system to log in auto matically using a given user name and password, goto start-->run--> and type, control userpasswords2

From there uncheck "users must enter a username and password to use this computer" hit apply/ok, it will then prompt you with a username and a password to use for the auto login.

 

[gregmtbr]

Another way is to create a shortcut on your desktop, and enter this as the target "%windir%\System32\tscon.exe 0 /dest:console" no quotes.
When your done with your remote session just double click the shortcut and it will bring you back to the console no need to login.
Works great!

 

[RedCOMET]

Originally posted by: gregmtbr
Another way is to create a shortcut on your desktop, and enter this as the target "%windir%\System32\tscon.exe 0 /dest:console" no quotes.
When your done with your remote session just double click the shortcut and it will bring you back to the console no need to login.
Works great!

Oh, man, that's awesome, I'll have to use that on my soon to be mine again HTPC (lent pc to brother). Saves me the trouble of loading up extra software on the pc.

 

[WhiteKnight]

Originally posted by: gregmtbr
Another way is to create a shortcut on your desktop, and enter this as the target "%windir%\System32\tscon.exe 0 /dest:console" no quotes.
When your done with your remote session just double click the shortcut and it will bring you back to the console no need to login.
Works great!

So I create that shortcut on the server PC and just run it with my client when I want to log out?

Ok, I tried that and it worked. Thanks a million, gregmtbr!