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I have a XP Pro kiosk which displays information via the SVGA port to the kiosk monitor. Since this computer is in a locked closet, it would be desireable to remotely configure the contents of the screen (power point) from a remote computer. There are several people who require access to this system although not at the same time.

I have tried to configure MS Remote Desktop such that it doesn't create a new session (XP only allows one session whereas Server 2003 allows multiple), but rather displays in the remote desktop client EXACTLY what is being displayed on the kiosk monitor. Unfortunately, all attempts to configure the system to display the console (i.e. mstsc.exe /v:computer_name /console) cause the actual console to revert to an XP login screen rendering the kiosk unusable unless someone then unlocks the closet, logs in directly from the actual console and restarts the power point presentation.

I could use PC Anywhere or VNC but would prefer to not configure a third party product for reasons of cost and/or internal security policy. Is this possible to accomplish or am I trying to do something that isn't going to work? Can anyone help me?

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Why not try VNC since it's free?

Grumpy

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Last paragraph...

I could use PC Anywhere or VNC but would prefer to not configure a third party product for reasons of cost and/or internal security policy.

Reply to UMichiganGuy

How am I supposed to know what your "internal security policy" is? Are you saying Remote Desktop is more secure then VNC? VNC can be used with SSH.

Grumpy

Reply to Grumpy9117

Call your ex wife and argue with her. I stated I had preferences and you didn't read them.

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That was harsh...
What you are trying to do is not possible without a third party software.
BTW don't flame in this section if you want help.

Reply to lvdax

Screw you A**hole! I love newbies like you that come to forums seeking help and then flaming posters when they try to offer solutions.

Grumpy

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