Re: 9 or 10 user connection limit?

I didn't think Windows would permit multiple connections with different credentials from the same computer? At least, I've seen that when attempting to do so when using "net use" combined with /user:xxx. It throws back an error claiming it can't connect using multiple different credentials.

So how is one supposed to accurately monitor the number of connected users/sessions on the "server" (XP pro in this case) if Microsoft's own "computer manager" doesn't show an accurate count? While i haven't verified it, I suspect "net session" would display the same info as "computer manager".

How does Windows determine when to reject another connected network connection?

- anthonyx26


"Anteaus" <Anteaus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:7A11908C-177C-4094-9F60-F9F79690CC71@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Yes, I've seen this issue (of multiple connection-licences being taken-up by
one computer) many times when mappings are being created manually in
Explorer, or from 'Network Places.'

The solution is to create all connections from a batch file, with NET USE
commands. (Or use system-calls from within a program) I think the reason this
avoids the problem is that it ensures the same credentials are used each
time.

"Chuck [MVP]" wrote:

Windows XP Home is 5 connections, and Pro is 10. Connections won't always equal
number of client computers!
<http://networking.nitecruzr.net/2005/07/server-availability-affected-by.html>
http://networking.nitecruzr.net/2005/07/server-availability-affected-by.html

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