Remotely connecting to an XP Pro SP3 system that is locked insteadof logged off

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sefs

Hi there,

Is it possible to connect to an XP Pro SP3 system that is locked instead
of logged off?

When it is logged off by using the start button log off feature, all is
well and works as expected.

The problem is when the system is locked. When I remote in, I get the
log in screen, I log in as usual but am immediately disconnected. Not
too sure why this is happening.

Is there a way to remotely connect to a locked desktop via rdp?

Thanks.
 
sefs said:
Is it possible to connect to an XP Pro SP3 system that is locked
instead of logged off?

When it is logged off by using the start button log off feature,
all is well and works as expected.

The problem is when the system is locked. When I remote in, I get
the log in screen, I log in as usual but am immediately
disconnected. Not too sure why this is happening.

Is there a way to remotely connect to a locked desktop via rdp?
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When you connect to the remote desktop, the screen *is* locked on the
physical side. So not only is it possible - it does it every time you
connect.

Update the video card driver and network driver on the remote system (while
sitting physically at it.) Also ensure you have all other updates
installed.
 
When you connect to the remote desktop, the screen *is* locked on the
physical side. So not only is it possible - it does it every time you
connect.

Update the video card driver and network driver on the remote system (while
sitting physically at it.) Also ensure you have all other updates
installed.
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Hi,

I did not understand your explanation, but I went ahead anyway and
installed the latest drivers for both video card and network adapter.

These were the test I carried out.

Test #1 - Logged out of workstation
-------------------------------------
Was able to use rdp to reach login prompt and log in as target user and
use the desktop remotely


Test #2 - Locked desktop/workstation (as opposed to actually logging off)
---------------------------------------
Was able to get to the login prompt. Tried to log in as the target user
who left the desktop locked. The desktop appears for a couple of
seconds and immediately disconnects. Result: same as before.


My question is can rdp actually connect to a running locked
workstation/desktop/session.

Thanks.
 
sefs said:
Hi,

I did not understand your explanation, but I went ahead anyway and
installed the latest drivers for both video card and network
adapter.

These were the test I carried out.

Test #1 - Logged out of workstation
-------------------------------------
Was able to use rdp to reach login prompt and log in as target user
and use the desktop remotely


Test #2 - Locked desktop/workstation (as opposed to actually
logging off) ---------------------------------------
Was able to get to the login prompt. Tried to log in as the target
user who left the desktop locked. The desktop appears for a couple
of seconds and immediately disconnects. Result: same as before.


My question is can rdp actually connect to a running locked
workstation/desktop/session.
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Yes.

You can connect to a system that is in use and/or locked and continue a
session.

Like I said - as soon as you connect to a desktop remotely - that machine is
in use *and* locked as far as anyone sitting at it locally is concerned.
 
Yes.

You can connect to a system that is in use and/or locked and continue a
session.

Like I said - as soon as you connect to a desktop remotely - that machine is
in use *and* locked as far as anyone sitting at it locally is concerned.
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Ok can you explain to me how i may connect to a "locked" station
remotely...i.e one that is locked and not logged off.

Thanks.
 
sefs said:
Ok can you explain to me how i may connect to a "locked" station
remotely...i.e one that is locked and not logged off.

Thanks.
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There is nothing different when you connect to a locked PC, freshly rebooted
PC, etc (using Windows Remote Desktop.)

If your system is giving you trouble - it is a problem with the specific
setup/machine - since I know of many people who do what you cannot daily.

If you updated the drivers on the remote system and it did not fix it - you
might try:

Create and try a different/new user account (either in the administrators
group or at least the Remote Desktop Users group...)

Not working - replace as few of the RDP files...

http://support.microsoft.com/hotfix/KBHotfix.aspx?kbnum=963038
 
There is nothing different when you connect to a locked PC, freshly rebooted
PC, etc (using Windows Remote Desktop.)

If your system is giving you trouble - it is a problem with the specific
setup/machine - since I know of many people who do what you cannot daily.

If you updated the drivers on the remote system and it did not fix it - you
might try:

Create and try a different/new user account (either in the administrators
group or at least the Remote Desktop Users group...)

Not working - replace as few of the RDP files...

http://support.microsoft.com/hotfix/KBHotfix.aspx?kbnum=963038
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Success. It was the way i was locking the computer.

I had created a shortcut icon to lock the computer, because I could not
find it in crtl+alt+del. This was causing problems.

A little research on locking showed that I can disable the welcome
screen and fast user switching in the user accounts applet which will
bring back the lock workstation button to crtl+alt+del.

On doing this...I can now remote to and use a locked workstation.

Thanks.
 
There is nothing different when you connect to a locked PC, freshly rebooted
PC, etc (using Windows Remote Desktop.)

If your system is giving you trouble - it is a problem with the specific
setup/machine - since I know of many people who do what you cannot daily.

If you updated the drivers on the remote system and it did not fix it - you
might try:

Create and try a different/new user account (either in the administrators
group or at least the Remote Desktop Users group...)

Not working - replace as few of the RDP files...

http://support.microsoft.com/hotfix/KBHotfix.aspx?kbnum=963038
Click to expand...

I realise I can do the same thing with WINDOWS_KEY+L without disabling
the welcome screen and fast user switching.
 
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