You cannot connect to a console session of a local computer by using a console session of a remote Windows Small Business Server 2003-based computer (829035)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Premium Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Standard Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you use a Remote Desktop connection or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services to connect to a console session of a Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003-based computer and then you try to connect to the console session of the originating computer that is the computer that is logged onto the console session of the Windows Server 2003 Small Business Server 2003-based computer, you receive a blank screen with a blinking pointer. You may not be able to restore the originating console session for several moments until a time-out period occurs. Any other terminal services sessions on the computer are not affected.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because you cannot use a Remote Desktop connection or Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services to connect to the console session of a Windows Small Business Server 2003-based computer and then use the console session of the Windows Small Business Server 2003-based computer to connect back to the console session of the originating computer.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section of this article.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/30/2003
Keywords:kbBug kbnofix KB829035 kbAudEndUser