Users can disconnect administrator while logging via RDP in Windows 7
Hello, We have a several people working with the same Windows 7 Pro machine. They connect remotely via RDP (from Linux workstations). But as Windows 7 allows only one session, it means that if someone is working there, the second user will see a message that 'another user is currently logged on'. But then this second user will have an opportunity either to disconnect the first one, or to stop connecting and leave the Windows machine. And here I have 2 problems/questions: 1. There is no information WHO is currently logged on, as it was in XP. I can learn the username of the user who is currently logged only after clicking YES on a request to disconnect this user 2. An ordinary user can log out the administrator!!! That was a surprise but I was disconnected by a domain user while working as a domain administrator (I did not see the message that someone wants to disconnect me and did not permit or deny the user's connection, therefore after 30 seconds I was disconnected automatically) That is why I would like to know if there is an opportunity, first of all, to deny ordinary users to disconnect administrators and other users. And secondly, is there a chance to see WHO exactly is currently logged on to the windows machine? I haven't found any useful information on the internet or here, so I really hope to get some answers. Thanks a lot. Regards, Maria
March 25th, 2011 5:29pm

You can always allow multiple users on the same session by modifying the terminal server dll using the link below. Or look through the group policy settings and see if theres any option that might cover this. This link is specifically for the RTM 7600 build. Google "concurrent remote desktop" with your build number if its different. http://thegreenbutton.com/forums/t/79427.aspx
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March 25th, 2011 8:07pm

no, thanks, I do not want to 'hack' anything. I am looking for a legal solution!
March 28th, 2011 2:38pm

there is no legal solution."A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code" Want to install RSAT on Windows 7 Sp1? Check my HowTo: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=150221
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March 28th, 2011 3:33pm

I was not asking how to make Windows 7 Pro having a few sessions at the same time! I was asking how to prevent one user from disconnecting another one, who is already working on the machine! I haven't found anything in the Group policy. I only need that if there is a session, another user sees who is logged on and has no opportunity to disconnect that working user. In XP only administrator could disconnect someone, now an ordinary user can disconnect the admin. I think this is not a right thing!
March 29th, 2011 11:14am

Hi, How do you use Linux to remote connect to Windows 7? Does this issue occur when Windows clients connect to Windows 7 via remote connection? Generally speaking, if someone would want to log your computer via Remote Desktop Connection, you should get a message: Click OK to disconnect your session immediately or click cancel to stay connected. And you can see who want to connect to this machine. Hope it helps. Alex ZhaoPlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
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March 31st, 2011 6:01am

Hi, How did you use Linux to remote connect to Windows 7? Does this issue occur when Windows clients connect to Windows 7 via remote connection? Generally speaking, if someone would want to log on your computer via Remote Desktop Connection, you should get a message: Click OK to disconnect your session immediately or click cancel to stay connected. And you can see who want to connect to this machine. Alex Zhao Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
March 31st, 2011 6:18am

Hi Alex, Linux users connect via rdesktop. We have no need to connect from windows clients, but I believe it is the same remote desktop so it would not make any change. As for the message "Click OK to connect" - you are absolutely right, people get this message. But first of all, I want them NOT to be able to disconnect the person who is already working on that machine. Because if someone is trying to disconnect you like this and you do not respond within 30 seconds (do not click OK or cancal), you will be disconnected automatically. By the way, is there any possibility to change this 30 seconds to a longer period? Thanks, Maria
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March 31st, 2011 6:55am

Hi, If you get the message, you have privilege to choose; if you do not respond this confirmation dialog, then connection would automatically be established. Meanwhile, I cannot find any policies in Group Policy to change the default time of confirmation. Alex ZhaoPlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
April 1st, 2011 5:58am

Hi Alex, Me neither. But it is actually a weird thing, that a user can disconnect the administrator. I have tried it myself and my admin session was disconnected by a user who wanted to log in. I believe there must be something in group policies to prevent this. If you find it, please let me know. Thanks, Maria
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April 1st, 2011 8:38am

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