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Windows 7 Remote Desktop Shadow?

Hi,
I have a 08 r2 domain controller. Exceptions in group policy are set to allow RDP and full control without users ok.
So when i try RDP from my windows 7 pc to another windows 7 pc it logs me in under a new session using my credential.
2 parts to the question -
1. Why is it asking the user if it is ok if i login when i have set it in group policy for full control without users ok. Did i miss a setting.
2. How do i log in or see the users session, i do not want my own, i want to see their desktop so i can view program errors etc...
Thanks!

Brian Pierce

I think you are confusing the settings for termianl services sessions with RDP sessions - if you connect the way you describe then what is happening is what is expected - if tou want to be able to see the session and co-operate with the user than yoiu need to use remote assistance.

init2winit_Dan

are you using the 2 account free remote-desktop for administrative use vs. the terminal server? with the administrative vs. terminal server you cannot remote view the sessions.

valmatic

ASKER

so if i am using just my windows 7 pc there is no way i will be able to interact unless i offer remote assistance or setup terminal services?

myhc

this is not possibe. workstations don't allow you to use RDP like that. You can use remote assidence, OR install VNC.

valmatic

ASKER

have you heard of any good vnc program for windows 7 i find a lot that do not work with win 7 so far

init2winit_Dan

i guess tightVNC works not supported however.

myhc

TightVNC 1.2.9 i think. it works.

myhc

wow TightVNC has moved onto Version 2.0.2

http://www.tightvnc.com/download.php

valmatic

ASKER

if i offer remote assistance from my win 7 machine is it going to work with xp machines and the win 7 machines?

init2winit_Dan

i do not belive that will give the user insight to your session.

valmatic

ASKER

Oh, this part of my question nwever got answered?

1. Why is it asking the user if it is ok if i login when i have set it in group policy for full control without users ok. Did i miss a setting.

myhc

I think this is a terminal services GPO object.
If you used Terminal services on your sever then when you take control, they would not be asked.

Brian Pierce

Indeed - that is what I was refering to in my first post - the full control without users permission applies ONLY to terminal services sessions

valmatic

ASKER

oh, its just confusing since on a windows 2008 server it is under the remote desktop policy in the computer and user config, they no longer reference terminal server anywhere that i can see on the 08 r2 server?

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valmatic

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myhc

umm, i think some points should have been shared out. Oh well. :)