Remote control

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Remote control

You can monitor the actions of a client logged on to a terminal server by using remote control from another session. Remote control allows you to either observe or actively control a client session. If you choose to actively control a client session, you will be able to input keyboard and mouse actions to the session. You can warn a client that you want to remotely control their session by choosing to display a message on the client that asks permission to view or take part in the session. You can use either Local Users and Groups (for local users) or Active Directory Users and Computers (for domain users) to enable Remote control for a user account. For more information about enabling remote control, see Enable remote control.

Notes

  • You should use care when assigning permissions on connections. For more information on permissions, see Controlling connection access.

  • The system console cannot remotely control a client session.

  • The computer you are logged on to must be capable of supporting the video resolution used at the remotely controlled client session. Otherwise, the operation fails.

  • To end remote control, press CTRL+ASTERISK (*). You can define another hot key to perform this function.