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Is it possible to connect via Remote Desktop Connection to a windows 7 machine without locking the remote computer (I want to use the same logged in user)? Or is it possible to release the lock after the remote desktop session is closed?

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Apparently there is a way to workaround without having to use third-party software. Check out this article.

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I executed the command as administrator but got an error: "Could not connect sessionID 0 to sessionname console, Error code 5 Error [5]:Access is denied." Did you manage to make it work on windows 7? – yossis Dec 8 '09 at 21:58
Hmm, I will check later in Windows 7 when I have the chance, only on XP right now :) – SjoerdV Dec 9 '09 at 8:19
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I managed to make it work by trying different session numbers. The session number is different every time I use remote desktop. So I wrote a small script to try out 10 session numbers: for %%i in (0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9) do ( tscon %%i /dest:console ) It should be executed as administrator. – yossis Dec 9 '09 at 20:44
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As far as I know, it's not possible to prevent Remote Desktop Connection from locking the computer, but Ultra VNC allows you to remote control another machine without locking it.

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Ultra VNC is much slower which prevents me from using it – yossis Dec 8 '09 at 21:46
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Take a look at remote assistance. It basically uses the same remote desktop technology under the hood.

You go into the help and support area and create a remote assistance request you can send to the person you want to remote at the same time.

Alternatively you could use Logmein.com and install LogmeinFree which enables you to remote control a users pc at the same time they;re using it.

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Remote assistance requires renewing the ticket, no? – yossis Dec 8 '09 at 21:47
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As an alternative you can use Gbridge: "Gbridge is a free software that lets you remotely control PCs, sync folders, share files, and chat securely and easily. An extention of Google's gtalk service, Gbridge automatically forms a collaborative, encrypted VPN (Virtual Private Network) that connects your computers and your friends' computers directly and securely. Gbridge has many unique features." http://www.gbridge.com/

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It can't be done with RDC itself, you'll need to use a third party tool like TeamViewer. You technically can use remote assistance, but once you're out of requests you can't do anything.

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TeamViewer looks like a nice app, but I just tested it and it's not completely free and much slower than remote desktop (even when used in a LAN) – yossis Dec 8 '09 at 22:35
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Honestly, I would just use RealVNC, I feel its the best remote desktop tool out there. Its very fast, dont get any of the lag with UltraVNC. RealVNC is also excellent when remoting in your computer from outside your house.

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As much as I'd like to recommend RealVNC (or any VNC for that matter), I can't (despite having been a very early user of it). RD connections feel much more responsive, especially over bandwidth constrained links. – Brian Knoblauch Dec 8 '09 at 16:19
This was my experience also. Remote desktop is much faster, and I yet to find other alternatives (in terms of performance) – yossis Dec 8 '09 at 21:50
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