[H] Accessing Windows remotely
In Unix, I can access the box remotely in a separate screen so that the local user can't see what I'm doing and can continue to use the system. Is there a way to do this in Windows? (I don't think there is, since Windows isn't really multi-user, but I figured I'd ask.) T
Re: [H] Accessing Windows remotely
Sure - use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and log into a different account than the one the user is logged into. And of course windows is multi-user - where did you get the idea it wasn't? --- Brian Weeden Technical Advisor Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundation.org Montreal Office +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada +1 (202) 683-8534 US On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 10:45 AM, Thane Sherrington th...@computerconnectionltd.com wrote: In Unix, I can access the box remotely in a separate screen so that the local user can't see what I'm doing and can continue to use the system. Is there a way to do this in Windows? (I don't think there is, since Windows isn't really multi-user, but I figured I'd ask.) T
Re: [H] Accessing Windows remotely
At 11:59 AM 22/10/2009, Brian Weeden wrote: Sure - use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and log into a different account than the one the user is logged into. Ok, thanks. I wasn't sure if that would work, or if I'd end up taking over their account. And of course windows is multi-user - where did you get the idea it wasn't? Some Unix guy once told me (rather gloatingly) that Windows XP wasn't really multi-user. But thinking about it, that doesn't make sense, since you can have multiple users open and running simultaneously. T
Re: [H] Accessing Windows remotely
Are there any major versions of windows you can do this on? I know on our Windows Server 2003 server with Terminal Services enabled we can connect multiple users, but on XP pro (version I'm most familiar with) you can't have one user logged on locally and another remote desktop user--it's one or the other? When the Remote Desktop user connects, the local screen blanks, and if you're logging on as a new user, the current session gets logged off first. If there's a way to get around this, I'd love to hear it! Scott On Oct 22, 2009, at 10:59 AM, Brian Weeden wrote: Sure - use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and log into a different account than the one the user is logged into. And of course windows is multi-user - where did you get the idea it wasn't? --- Brian Weeden Technical Advisor Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundation.org Montreal Office +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada +1 (202) 683-8534 US On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 10:45 AM, Thane Sherrington th...@computerconnectionltd.com wrote: In Unix, I can access the box remotely in a separate screen so that the local user can't see what I'm doing and can continue to use the system. Is there a way to do this in Windows? (I don't think there is, since Windows isn't really multi-user, but I figured I'd ask.) T
Re: [H] Accessing Windows remotely
You're right - the bastards at Microsoft have disabled the multiple concurrent users capability for XP, Vista, and Win 7 and it's only available as a feature in Server 2003. They justify it by saying it is a feature that only business users want, which is crap - obviously they are just looking for some features to justify the extra money for Server. Fortunately, you can easily re-enable it. Here's how to do it in Windows Vista, Windows 7 Beta, and Windows 7 RTM: http://www.missingremote.com/index.php?option=com_contenttask=viewid=3293Itemid=232 And for Windows XP SP3: http://alonbilu.wordpress.com/2008/05/17/enabling-multiple-concurrent-remote-sessions-on-windows-xp-sp3-patched-file-included/ --- Brian Weeden Technical Advisor Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundation.org Montreal Office +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada +1 (202) 683-8534 US On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 11:24 AM, Scott Sipe csco...@gmail.com wrote: Are there any major versions of windows you can do this on? I know on our Windows Server 2003 server with Terminal Services enabled we can connect multiple users, but on XP pro (version I'm most familiar with) you can't have one user logged on locally and another remote desktop user--it's one or the other? When the Remote Desktop user connects, the local screen blanks, and if you're logging on as a new user, the current session gets logged off first. If there's a way to get around this, I'd love to hear it! Scott On Oct 22, 2009, at 10:59 AM, Brian Weeden wrote: Sure - use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and log into a different account than the one the user is logged into. And of course windows is multi-user - where did you get the idea it wasn't? --- Brian Weeden Technical Advisor Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundation.org Montreal Office +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada +1 (202) 683-8534 US On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 10:45 AM, Thane Sherrington th...@computerconnectionltd.com wrote: In Unix, I can access the box remotely in a separate screen so that the local user can't see what I'm doing and can continue to use the system. Is there a way to do this in Windows? (I don't think there is, since Windows isn't really multi-user, but I figured I'd ask.) T
[H] Windows 7 install
I am wondering if there is any problems or special things that need to be done here. I have Vista Ultimate 64 on one of my puters. I have Windows 7 Pro from my school that I would like to install on the same machine and dual boot them. It is not an upgrade edition. Just wondering if anyone knows if there is a certain way to do this. TIA Anthony
Re: [H] Windows 7 install
My first guess would be you would need a third party OS Bootloader Program to sort this all out. Acronis has that as part of the Disk Director Suite, and there is a freeware one that sounds like GAG (or something). (Not an inpriring name for something this important... grin) Rick Glazier From: Tony Riederer I am wondering if there is any problems or special things that need to be done here. I have Vista Ultimate 64 on one of my puters. I have Windows 7 Pro from my school that I would like to install on the same machine and dual boot them. It is not an upgrade edition. Just wondering if anyone knows if there is a certain way to do this.
Re: [H] Accessing Windows remotely
It is a shame they put eveything in there anymore, more overhead for me and my HD (hardware) and then hold it hostage for more money. Thanks for the tip. Rick Glazier From: Brian Weeden You're right - the bastards at Microsoft have disabled the multiple concurrent users capability for XP, Vista, and Win 7 and it's only available as a feature in Server 2003. They justify it by saying it is a feature that only business users want, which is crap - obviously they are just looking for some features to justify the extra money for Server. Fortunately, you can easily re-enable it. Here's how to do it in Windows Vista, Windows 7 Beta, and Windows 7 RTM: http://www.missingremote.com/index.php?option=com_contenttask=viewid=3293Itemid=232 And for Windows XP SP3: http://alonbilu.wordpress.com/2008/05/17/enabling-multiple-concurrent-remote-sessions-on-windows-xp-sp3-patched-file-included/ --- Brian Weeden
Re: [H] Windows 7 install
I dual-booted the Beta and Vista with no issues for a while - just make sure to install to another drive or partition. http://lifehacker.com/5126781/how-to-dual-boot-windows-7-with-xp-or-vista Windows includes a boot loader and will automatically add Vista and Windows 7 to the list and let you pick and choose. You don't need a third party one. Jamie Rick Glazier wrote: My first guess would be you would need a third party OS Bootloader Program to sort this all out. Acronis has that as part of the Disk Director Suite, and there is a freeware one that sounds like GAG (or something). (Not an inpriring name for something this important... grin) Rick Glazier From: Tony Riederer I am wondering if there is any problems or special things that need to be done here. I have Vista Ultimate 64 on one of my puters. I have Windows 7 Pro from my school that I would like to install on the same machine and dual boot them. It is not an upgrade edition. Just wondering if anyone knows if there is a certain way to do this. -- Jamie Furtner ja...@furtner.ca I aim to misbehave - Malcom Reynolds (Serenity movie) It's not safe... For them. - River Tam (Serenity movie)
Re: [H] Windows 7 install
I must have been in too much a hurry when I read the original question. I admit, my answer makes no sense. Somehow I assumed they would be on the same partition not the same machine. Rick Glazier - Original Message - From: Jamie Furtner ja...@furtner.ca To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 3:12 PM Subject: Re: [H] Windows 7 install I dual-booted the Beta and Vista with no issues for a while - just make sure to install to another drive or partition. http://lifehacker.com/5126781/how-to-dual-boot-windows-7-with-xp-or-vista Windows includes a boot loader and will automatically add Vista and Windows 7 to the list and let you pick and choose. You don't need a third party one. Jamie Rick Glazier wrote: My first guess would be you would need a third party OS Bootloader Program to sort this all out. Acronis has that as part of the Disk Director Suite, and there is a freeware one that sounds like GAG (or something). (Not an inpriring name for something this important... grin) Rick Glazier From: Tony Riederer I am wondering if there is any problems or special things that need to be done here. I have Vista Ultimate 64 on one of my puters. I have Windows 7 Pro from my school that I would like to install on the same machine and dual boot them. It is not an upgrade edition. Just wondering if anyone knows if there is a certain way to do this. -- Jamie Furtner ja...@furtner.ca I aim to misbehave - Malcom Reynolds (Serenity movie) It's not safe... For them. - River Tam (Serenity movie)
