How to log into Windows 2003 when both Remote Desktop sessions are in use ?

How to log into Windows 2003 when both Remote Desktop sessions are in use ?

Working on a project with co-worker and your computer crashes. When you try to access the server again with Remote Desktop, do you receive the message that the server has reached its limit for connections? Did you forget to log off your session at the office while you are trying to work from home?

You can access the server in unique situations such as these by using the Terminal Services connection with the console flag. Whenever you find yourself in this situation, simply click on Start, Run, and type the following: mstsc -v:IPADDRESS /F –console

Replace IPADDRESS with your actual IP address of your server and you will be logged onto the server via a console session. You can now log into Terminal Services Manager and clear out the zombie session from your computer crash, disconnect your session from the office, or reset a connection of a co-worker who is idle. For more information, along with other flags that can be used with this command, please refer to the Microsoft Help and Support site document found here : http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;278845