Remote Desktop Frequently Asked Questions

Complete FAQ for the Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)

Multiple remote desktop sessions on XP/Vista/Windows 7

On Windows 7, Vista and XP, Microsoft has intentionally crippled the Remote Desktop server service to only allow one remote desktop session. Vista Business and Premium even have remote desktop disabled entirely. It is actually easy to re-enable this functionality. To fix this, follow the steps below.

XP

Vista

Windows 7

XP

A guide to enabling multiple remote desktop sessions in Windows XP Professional or MCE:

Jason Golod's guide for multiple rdp sessions on XP/MCE

Vista

There are several places with information on enabling multiple remote desktop sessions on Vista:

Windows 7

There are several places with information on enabling multiple remote desktop sessions on Windows 7: