Windows Can another logged-in user's desktop be accessed without fast switching?

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abhi.eternal

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So, I have 2 local accounts (one with MS sign-in, one without) and my work needs me to constantly switch between the two making it a pain. Is there any way that I stay logged in to the MS account and access the other user via windowed RDP or something? Currently, I use VMware Workstation with a lite Windows copy but it still uses a lot of resources and creates problems during calls. I'd prefer to do it natively if possible.
 
If you are login in with other user-id just to use an application, simultaneously press shift key and right-click on the application icon. It will ask for different user option, select other user and authenticate to launch the application.
Is your operation system Window desktop OS (only provides single user access) or server OS ?
 
I don't want to use a single app but the whole desktop. I am a freelancer but the company wants to capture screen. I am fine with that as I work with a non-admin local account but it has to be the whole screen which is why I use the VM. I am on Windows 11 desktop OS.
 
If screen capture is what the company need, you can give them teamviewer, anydesk, parsec, etc. as an option while you are working on desktop.
 
abhi.eternal said:
So, I have 2 local accounts (one with MS sign-in, one without) and my work needs me to constantly switch between the two making it a pain. Is there any way that I stay logged in to the MS account and access the other user via windowed RDP or something? Currently, I use VMware Workstation with a lite Windows copy but it still uses a lot of resources and creates problems during calls. I'd prefer to do it natively if possible.
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Not possible..
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How do I use two Microsoft accounts simultaneously /side-by-side on the same computer? - Microsoft Q&A

I am a photographer; I have 2 Microsoft accounts; one that I use for personal 'stuff' and one that I use for my very small (just me) photography business. I have both personal and business photos and files stored in OneDrive on both accounts and both…
learn.microsoft.com

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Login with 2 different accounts simultaneously

I have Windows 10 Enterprise powered computer with 2 user accounts - user1, user2. There is a monitor connected to it. I would like to allow user1 to login to this box via Remote Desktop Connection,
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abhi.eternal said:
So, I have 2 local accounts (one with MS sign-in, one without) and my work needs me to constantly switch between the two making it a pain. Is there any way that I stay logged in to the MS account and access the other user via windowed RDP or something? Currently, I use VMware Workstation with a lite Windows copy but it still uses a lot of resources and creates problems during calls. I'd prefer to do it natively if possible.
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I'm not sure but similar can be achieved via RDP licenses - if you're running with proper licenses (assuming you have OS and licenses) - you need to disable single user mode and change the limit for Remote connections

learn.microsoft.com

RDP more than two Simultaneous Access Limitations to Windows 2019 Server - Microsoft Q&A

Hello Microsoft Support team, After buying a Windows Server 2019 Remote Desktop Services license to enable multiple connections in our Windows Server 2019 server for multiple users. We know that without a licence, only 2 simultaneous RDP connections are…
learn.microsoft.com

If you're on Win10, give a try to RDP Wrapper Library. Read more @ https://v2cloud.com/tutorials/how-to-enable-multiple-users-to-simultaneously-use-windows-10
 
TEUser2K1 said:
If screen capture is what the company need, you can give them teamviewer, anydesk, parsec, etc. as an option while you are working on desktop.
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TeamViewer has flagged my account as commercial (no idea why) but I tried RustDesk - it did not work. I'll check out other options.

nRiTeCh said:
Not possible..
learn.microsoft.com

How do I use two Microsoft accounts simultaneously /side-by-side on the same computer? - Microsoft Q&A

I am a photographer; I have 2 Microsoft accounts; one that I use for personal 'stuff' and one that I use for my very small (just me) photography business. I have both personal and business photos and files stored in OneDrive on both accounts and both…
learn.microsoft.com

superuser.com

Login with 2 different accounts simultaneously

I have Windows 10 Enterprise powered computer with 2 user accounts - user1, user2. There is a monitor connected to it. I would like to allow user1 to login to this box via Remote Desktop Connection,
superuser.com superuser.com
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Looks like Windows Server allows this but I am using Home...

tech.monk said:
I'm not sure but similar can be achieved via RDP licenses - if you're running with proper licenses (assuming you have OS and licenses) - you need to disable single user mode and change the limit for Remote connections

learn.microsoft.com

RDP more than two Simultaneous Access Limitations to Windows 2019 Server - Microsoft Q&A

Hello Microsoft Support team, After buying a Windows Server 2019 Remote Desktop Services license to enable multiple connections in our Windows Server 2019 server for multiple users. We know that without a licence, only 2 simultaneous RDP connections are…
learn.microsoft.com

If you're on Win10, give a try to RDP Wrapper Library. Read more @ https://v2cloud.com/tutorials/how-to-enable-multiple-users-to-simultaneously-use-windows-10
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This looks a little complicated but interesting. I am on Windows 11 Home but will give it a try. Thanks.
 
tech.monk said:
I'm not sure but similar can be achieved via RDP licenses - if you're running with proper licenses (assuming you have OS and licenses) - you need to disable single user mode and change the limit for Remote connections

learn.microsoft.com

RDP more than two Simultaneous Access Limitations to Windows 2019 Server - Microsoft Q&A

Hello Microsoft Support team, After buying a Windows Server 2019 Remote Desktop Services license to enable multiple connections in our Windows Server 2019 server for multiple users. We know that without a licence, only 2 simultaneous RDP connections are…
learn.microsoft.com

If you're on Win10, give a try to RDP Wrapper Library. Read more @ https://v2cloud.com/tutorials/how-to-enable-multiple-users-to-simultaneously-use-windows-10
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This worked, thanks. I could start a remote session to the other session but it had scrollbars and switching to the active user windows was again a bit annoying. I fixed this using RustDesk, allowing me to use my RDP session in scaled windows mode. Problem solved, thanks.

ibose said:
This needs patching a file and is specific to your Windows version. Here is an updated version -
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GitHub - loyejaotdiqr47123/rdpwrap: New RDP Wrapper Library

New RDP Wrapper Library. Contribute to loyejaotdiqr47123/rdpwrap development by creating an account on GitHub.
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You may need to reapply the patch after a Windows update.
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Thanks, I'll try to remember this.

TEUser2K1 said:
Quick Assist built into Win11 is a quick option.
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Quick Assist shows a bar and does not support scaled windows. RustDesk solved this.
 
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