Windows XP pro remote desktop

[unfalliblekrutch]

Is it possible to have 1 user logged in locally to a windowsXP pro machine with remote desktop enabled, and a second user logged in remotely on a different account?

 

[scottws]

I don't think so. If I remember right, when someone is connected remotely, no one can use the PC locally.

Edit: It appears I'm correct:

Microsoft Q&A for Remote Desktop
Q. The local computer screen locks when a user is connected remotely. How can I get more than one connection to a computer running Windows XP Professional?

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mobility/rdfaq.mspx

 

[unfalliblekrutch]

lets say i have two user accounts: A and B

Could I locally log onto A, then switch user to B. Then, remotely log onto A, and have B still be "logged on" but not active?

 

[RebateMonger]

Originally posted by: unfalliblekrutch
lets say i have two user accounts: A and B

Could I locally log onto A, then switch user to B. Then, remotely log onto A, and have B still be "logged on" but not active?

"Fast User Switching" sorta' does that. But if you log in remotely, you'll kick off any active user. Fast User Switching is an option in XP Home and Professional. XP is limited to one "active" user at a time (except for "Remote Assistance" mode).

Fast User Switching Description

Microsoft Support: Fast User Switching Availability

Windows Remote Assistance Mode

 

[rmrf]

simply:

only one user can view the desktop at a time. no matter how you slice it, either A or B is gonna see the desktop, not both.

now if you use something like vnc, then you can have multiple users at the same time, iirc.

 

[Bluestealth]

You can do this with windows advanced server using its terminal server, but XP pro only supports one session as far as I know.

 

[JonnyBlaze]

yes, you can connect using remote desktop while someone is logged on locally. i wont get into how tho.

 

[wlee]

You can use Winconnect Server to have multi-session RDP on Windows XP. But it costs $$$. The hack to do it the "free" way violates your license.