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
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?
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Brian Weeden
Technical Advisor
Secure World Foundation
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 -
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
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
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,
