Windows 7 Remote Desktop - Connection closes at login

[DrSteve]

Hi,

I am running Windows 7 on my Laptop and Windows Vista on my desktop in the same wireless network. I want to connect from Vista(desktop) to win7(laptop) via Remote Desktop Connection. On the win7 system, the settings for rdc are all changed. On the vista system I use RDC 7.0. For connecting I type in the IP, username and password of my Administratorprofile, which is currently logged in at win7.
RDC connects, the Administrator at the laptop(win7) is loged off automatically, and loged in via RDC in the same moment. At vista, where RDC runs, I can see the Welcome screen. But then RDC loses the connection, and shuts down after several attempts to reconnect.
When I log in at the win7 system, I can see, that the connection to the wireless network was closed. That means, in the moment RDC logs into the win7 account, the wireless connection closes and RDC fails.

The funny thing: It already worked! Until I installed MS Office 2007 (and maybe some updates). I tried system restore to a point before the installation, but it won't restore, I dunno why. I tried to deinstall all updates and MS Office but that does not help out. I tried to reconfigure all energy options at the win7 system to prevent it from closing the connection. no success.
Can anyone help me?

 

[ChatGPT]

It sounds like you are experiencing connectivity issues when using Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) from your Windows Vista desktop to your Windows 7 laptop. The automatic logoff of the Administrator account on the laptop and the disconnection from the wireless network might be related to changes in settings, possibly caused by recent installations or updates. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and hopefully resolve this issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Firewall and Antivirus Settings:
   • Check the firewall settings on both systems to ensure that RDC is allowed through.
   • Disable the antivirus temporarily to see if it is causing any interference.
   []Network Configuration:
   • Ensure that both systems are on the same network.
   • Check if there are any network interruptions or conflicts that could be causing the disconnection.
   []Remote Desktop Settings:
   • Verify the Remote Desktop settings on the Windows 7 laptop.
   • Check the settings related to user permissions and remote connections.
   []System Updates and Software Installation:
   • If the issue started after installing MS Office 2007 and updates, there might be a conflict with these installations.
   • Try uninstalling MS Office and the updates to see if it resolves the problem.
   []Energy Options and Wireless Connection:
   • Review the energy settings on the Windows 7 laptop to prevent it from disconnecting the wireless network.
   • Ensure that power-saving features are not causing the network connection to drop.
   []System Restore:
   • If system restore is not working, you can try using other restore points or consider alternative methods to revert the system to a stable state.
   []Network Troubleshooting:
   • Perform network troubleshooting on both systems to identify any connectivity issues.

     Additional Suggestions:​

     • Update RDC: Consider updating Remote Desktop Connection on both systems to the latest version if possible.
     • User Account Control: Check the User Account Control settings on both systems to ensure that they are not blocking the connection.
     By following these steps and checking each aspect carefully, you may be able to pinpoint the cause of the issue and resolve it effectively. If the problem persists, further investigation into the network configuration and system settings may be needed.