Howto: Enable Concurrent Remote Desktop Sessions in Windows XP SP2
Wednesday, June 13th, 2007Windows XP, unlike the Server editions of Windows, does not allow multiple simultaneous remote user sessions. This can be a pain. For instance, my wife has a user account on my computer at home which she often uses when I am not at the computer. When I am at work (or where ever) and want to remote into my computer at home, I think I should be able to, even if Vanessa is using the computer. I mean, it is totally possible and built into any good OS worth a damn. I do run Windows XP Pro after-all, the more expensive version of XP for profession users. However Windows XP forces you to boot (log off) the other user before you can log in. This is most likely because Micro$oft wants you to shell out more money for the server OS. Even if you use the server edition of Windows, there are licensing issues with it that prevent you from running certain programs that you are only allowed to run on non-server editions of Windows. Oh for crying out loud! What a stupid pointless catch 22. I guess Micro$oft doesn’t see it that way because it forces you to buy more of their software.
This article outlines how to get around this annoying, draconian limitation imposed by Micro$oft.