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2012 RDS The two computers couldn't connect in the amount of time allotted
I have a loan 2012 server acting as a session host.
The server allows 1 user to connect, but for each subsequent user the connection hangs on "Configuring remote session" and eventually fails with "The two computers couldn't connect in the amount of time allotted"
When the logged in user logs out, another user can log in, but only 1 at a time.
This happens regardless of the source of the connection. The server has no firewall or AV installed presently.
The event log shows the connection is established but its as if the server does nothing with it afterwards.
Any ideas?
The server allows 1 user to connect, but for each subsequent user the connection hangs on "Configuring remote session" and eventually fails with "The two computers couldn't connect in the amount of time allotted"
When the logged in user logs out, another user can log in, but only 1 at a time.
This happens regardless of the source of the connection. The server has no firewall or AV installed presently.
The event log shows the connection is established but its as if the server does nothing with it afterwards.
Any ideas?
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The latest cycle of hotfixes won't install due to a random error.
Can you log on to the console after the first RDP session has been established or does that hang too?
The console works fine throughout
Does it work if you log on as an administrator as the second user?
No
Have you tried reseting user profiles?
Yes, no joy
You could try running Process Monitor in the first session (or on the console) and then watching what happens when the second logon gets processed.
Nothing seems to happen, it's like the TS services aren't functioning
Do look at all the RDS event logs as well as the system and application logs for suspect warnings and errors.
I see a log for the initial connection, but then nothing happens.
Are you connecting direct to the RDSH server or going via a connection broker?
Both, same result
What CPU and memory usage is the server showing before and during the second logon?
Negligible
Check your Remote Desktop Licensing too - make sure it is working, can be contacted by the RDSH server, and that you have licences available.
Licensing is working fine, I see 48 available user CALs
Do you have NLA enabled for RDP connections, can you try disabling it?
It's been off throughout the process
Looks like either the system files are wounded or the box has malware.
Time for an sfc /scannow and a full AV scan...