remote desktop - How can I have multiple active Windows sessions simultaneously?

• When I log on to my computer remotely with Remote Desktop the local user is locked out.


• When the local user logs in my Remote Desktop session is interrupted.

I want to get rid of this limitation. How?

Answer

You need a server version of Windows. This is strictly a licensing issue - regardless of whatever technical hacks are available.

A Windows server will then allow for 2 concurrent RDP sessions in administrative mode, after which you need remote desktop services (terminal services) client/device licenses for more concurrent connections (generally known as TS CALs).