An established Remote Desktop connection to the server will remain active until the user "Log Off". Unlike if a user simply closes the remote desktop window that username will remain logged on.
The software running on the server in order to facilitate the Remote Desktop connection ,will allow up to two administrative sessions simultaneously.
If a third attempt is made to login to the server, the error discussed here will be shown to the user, and they will be unable to complete the login process.
To get around this error and log into the server, you can log into a special session call the Console Session in order to Log Out the other connections.
To do this, simply type the following in a Start -> Run or Command Prompt.
mstsc /v:00.00.00.00 /admin
The software running on the server in order to facilitate the Remote Desktop connection ,will allow up to two administrative sessions simultaneously.
If a third attempt is made to login to the server, the error discussed here will be shown to the user, and they will be unable to complete the login process.
To get around this error and log into the server, you can log into a special session call the Console Session in order to Log Out the other connections.
To do this, simply type the following in a Start -> Run or Command Prompt.
mstsc /v:00.00.00.00 /admin
or
mstsc /v:00.00.00.00 /f -console
Replace 00.00.00.00 with your server's IP Address.
Alternatively you may also modify the Remote Desktop Shortcut by going to:
For Windows Vista/7: Click Start, type remote desktop. Right Click the shortcut, click properties.
In the target field paste the following command: %systemroot%\system32\mstsc.exe /admin
For Windows XP: Click Start, go to All Program > Accessories > Communications > Right click Remote Desktop Connection and click properties.
In the target field paste the following command: %systemroot%\system32\mstsc.exe /admin
Click OK to save the change.
Now type in the IP of your server and you should be able to login via the Console.
Once logged into the server, right click on your task bar and select 'Task Manager'from the list. When the 'Task Manager' comes up, select the 'Users' tab. In this window, you will see all of the users currently connected to the server. Select a disconnected user, and then click the 'Log off' button at the bottom to clear it.
Once this has been completed, log the session you are using off and you should be able to connect as normal.
Please use this session only to properly terminate the other two active sessions
mstsc /v:00.00.00.00 /f -console
Replace 00.00.00.00 with your server's IP Address.
Alternatively you may also modify the Remote Desktop Shortcut by going to:
For Windows Vista/7: Click Start, type remote desktop. Right Click the shortcut, click properties.
In the target field paste the following command: %systemroot%\system32\mstsc.exe /admin
For Windows XP: Click Start, go to All Program > Accessories > Communications > Right click Remote Desktop Connection and click properties.
In the target field paste the following command: %systemroot%\system32\mstsc.exe /admin
Click OK to save the change.
Now type in the IP of your server and you should be able to login via the Console.
Once logged into the server, right click on your task bar and select 'Task Manager'from the list. When the 'Task Manager' comes up, select the 'Users' tab. In this window, you will see all of the users currently connected to the server. Select a disconnected user, and then click the 'Log off' button at the bottom to clear it.
Once this has been completed, log the session you are using off and you should be able to connect as normal.
Please use this session only to properly terminate the other two active sessions
