Q: Automatic Logon (Win 2003 ): How Do I Connect To Console Session Using RDC?

Dear Friends,

I have a problem that I hope someone has the answer to.

I setup my Windows 2003 server to use Automatic Logon for my user
account (e.g. if the server reboots, my user account automatically
logs into the console and executes a WSH script that notifies me the
server bounced itself).

Here's the problem. I often connect to this server using RDC
(Remote Desktop Connection).

When I RDC into the server with my user account, I do not see my
WSH script running on the desktop. However, if I launch Task Manager,
I do see my script running as one of the processes.

I went into Windows Terminal Manager and realized that Automatic
Logon was running my WSH script under the "Console" session.

When I connect using RDC, I am under a separate session. I tried
connecting to the "Console" session but am unable to.

QUESTION: Is there a way to connect to the box using RDC and then
enter the "Console" session so I can see my WSH script running?

Looking forward to some innovative solutions!

Mike

Hello,

Here's the answer:

http://www.ilopia.com/FAQ/FAQ.aspx?id=23

Can I connect to the console session remotly?



Yes! If you use the Windows Server 2003 client you can write <SERVERNAME>
/console in the computer name box.



If you are using the Windows XP Remote Desktop client you will have to start
the Remote Desktop client from a command prompt by writing mstsc /console
/v:servername. Where mstsc is located depends on where you installed it, but
it's usually in "%programfiles%/remote desktop" or "%systemroot%/system32"


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Regards,
Kristofer Gafvert
http://www.ilopia.com


"Mike" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed) m...
> Dear Friends,
>
> I have a problem that I hope someone has the answer to.
>
> I setup my Windows 2003 server to use Automatic Logon for my user
> account (e.g. if the server reboots, my user account automatically
> logs into the console and executes a WSH script that notifies me the
> server bounced itself).
>
> Here's the problem. I often connect to this server using RDC
> (Remote Desktop Connection).
>
> When I RDC into the server with my user account, I do not see my
> WSH script running on the desktop. However, if I launch Task Manager,
> I do see my script running as one of the processes.
>
> I went into Windows Terminal Manager and realized that Automatic
> Logon was running my WSH script under the "Console" session.
>
> When I connect using RDC, I am under a separate session. I tried
> connecting to the "Console" session but am unable to.
>
> QUESTION: Is there a way to connect to the box using RDC and then
> enter the "Console" session so I can see my WSH script running?
>
> Looking forward to some innovative solutions!
>
> Mike

Is that the sole purpose of the automatic logon? If so why not add the
script to;

Using the Group policy editor
%windir%\system32\gpedit.msc
Computer Config\Windows Settings\Scripts\Startup/Shutdown

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Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

"Mike" wrote:
| Dear Friends,
|
| I have a problem that I hope someone has the answer to.
|
| I setup my Windows 2003 server to use Automatic Logon for my user
| account (e.g. if the server reboots, my user account automatically
| logs into the console and executes a WSH script that notifies me the
| server bounced itself).
|
| Here's the problem. I often connect to this server using RDC
| (Remote Desktop Connection).
|
| When I RDC into the server with my user account, I do not see my
| WSH script running on the desktop. However, if I launch Task Manager,
| I do see my script running as one of the processes.
|
| I went into Windows Terminal Manager and realized that Automatic
| Logon was running my WSH script under the "Console" session.
|
| When I connect using RDC, I am under a separate session. I tried
| connecting to the "Console" session but am unable to.
|
| QUESTION: Is there a way to connect to the box using RDC and then
| enter the "Console" session so I can see my WSH script running?
|
| Looking forward to some innovative solutions!
|
| Mike