Remote desktop problem...

[SASQUATCH]

I've just setup remote desktop so that I can access my fileserver without having to use another screen/keyboard etc.

However when I start up the fileserver I don't seem to be able to RDC into it until I've entered the password at the windows login screen, which means I need to connected a screen/keyboard....

Surely they is a way around this?

[chemicalNova]

This is apparently related to video drivers on the server machine. They are currently, "apparently", only loaded after you login. Updating them to the latest fixes this problem for most cards..

chem

[chemicalNova]

Come to think of it, that makes sense. You can't grab the mouse cursor and transmit it unless the following:

a) You access the screen data from a lower enough level (say, driver level) to capture it too.

b) You draw the mouse cursor position on the client end.

So yeah.. I'd say its possible it could be drivers.

chem

[Jam0864]

Disable the password so it automatically logs in?

[SASQUATCH]

dw found out the fix to get around it, cheeers sho.

You can disable blank password restrictions by using a policy. To locate and change this policy:

1. Click Start, point to Run, type gpedit.msc, and then click OK to start the Group Policy Editor.
2. Open Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only.
3. Double-click Limit local account use of blank passwords to consol logon only.
4. Click Disabled, and then click OK.
5. Quit Group Policy Editor.

NOTE: By default, this policy is on (enabled).

[chemicalNova]

If that fixes it, then alternatively you can run mstsc with the /console switch and it would've worked..

Start > Run > mstsc /console > Enter. Connect to server..

chem

[xr6_turbo]

Yeah I use /console

You MUST have a password normally to logon Joel

haha

As you found out you can remove that, I personally wouldn't as you open up outside access on port 3389...