RE: Why can I not connect with Remote Desktop?

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From: Harry Keck (HarryKeck_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/16/04 

Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 11:33:04 -0700

I have both of these options selected.

"Shadow" wrote:

> On the computer you need to connect to:
>
> Control Panel >> System
> Click the "Remote" tab
> Check "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer"
> Also check "Allow Remote Assistance invitations to be sent from this computer"
>
> "Harry Keck" wrote:
>
> > When I try to log onto my pc using Remote Desktop from
> > another computer, I get the message, "The local policy of
> > this system does not permit you to logon interactively."
> > I am using an account that is part of the administrators
> > group, as well as the remote desktop users group. I am
> > using Windows XP Pro. Does anybody have any ideas what is
> > going on? Thanks.
> >

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