Re: W2K Application Server > Why can't I log on anymore?

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I got the solution!

I remoted into the server's local permissions with Comp Mgmnt and removed
the administrator from the USERS members-list.
Since the Administrator is only an administrator, it works 100%. Logs in
beautifully.

Best Regards

Johan

"jvanniekerk1" wrote:

> I am administrator on a Windows 2000 server. It's only function is
> application server.
>
> The problem:
> 1)  I press Ctrl+ALT+Delete,
> 2)  I enter my username and password,
> 3)  Windows starts logging me on,
> 4)  and then it kicks me out back to the logon-box, where I have to press
>       Ctrl+ALT+Delete again.
>
> Why can't I log on anymore?    Even after rebooting.
> >>>PS: I changed no login details accept for adding the administrator to remote
>        services and giving him full access rights.
>
> Some background...
>
> I wanted to be able to remote desktop in, but it kept on saying I don't have
> rights. So I went to the Comp Mgntment, Local Policies and RAS and enabled
> Dialin & VPN-access everywhere I could.
>
> What went wrong? How can i log in again? Please help. Whole Application
> Server is down!
>
> Humble Jo  :)
>

"jvanniekerk1" wrote:

> I am administrator on a Windows 2000 server. It's only function is
> application server.
>
> The problem:
> 1)  I press Ctrl+ALT+Delete,
> 2)  I enter my username and password,
> 3)  Windows starts logging me on,
> 4)  and then it kicks me out back to the logon-box, where I have to press
>       Ctrl+ALT+Delete again.
>
> Why can't I log on anymore?    Even after rebooting.
> >>>PS: I changed no login details accept for adding the administrator to remote
>        services and giving him full access rights.
>
> Some background...
>
> I wanted to be able to remote desktop in, but it kept on saying I don't have
> rights. So I went to the Comp Mgntment, Local Policies and RAS and enabled
> Dialin & VPN-access everywhere I could.
>
> What went wrong? How can i log in again? Please help. Whole Application
> Server is down!
>
> Humble Jo  :)
>
>

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