Remote desktop question

[bizzydint]

Not sure this belongs in this thread (or even at this forum!) - so apologies if Im wrong!


We connect to our server using Remote Desktop. However, we are currently experiencing connection problems (to the internet in general) and therefore keep losing our remote DT connection. BUT if you then try to log in again, it wont let you because it *think* the connection is still open and you have to wait for it to timeout (apparently 3 hours ish!).

Does anyone know how to change this timeout time? Waiting 3 hours to get back onto the server isnt exactly workable!

cheers,
van.

 

[Nerseus]

I believe this is set through the Policies on the server youre attempting to log into. I cant remember the setting though. You might try searching at http://support.microsoft.com.

-Ner

 

[Derek Stone]

Open up the management console (Start | Run | "mmc") and add the Local Computer Policy snap-in. Navigate to Computer Settings | Windows Settings | Security Settings | Local Policies | Security Options. Change the policy "Amount of idle time required before disconnecting session" to the time you want.

 

[bizzydint]

Didnt go through MMC (couldnt find the appropriate snap-in) - but did get there through Control Panel > Admin Tools > Local Security Policy.

But that particular policy (idle time) is currently set to 15minutes. And it definitely takes much longer before were allowed back in.


But thanks for trying - anyone else got any ideas?

 

[Nerseus]

Go the users properties (get to the Users and Groups section of windows) and look at the Session Tab. You can override how long theyre connected, when theyre considered timed out, and what to do when they are (disconnect or end session). There might be a more global setting, but Im not much of an Admin - at least its a place to start trying

-Ner