RDP problem

[Randy]

When trying to connect to an XP box via RDP I get the following message:

"The local policy of this system does not permit you to logon interactively"

Say what? I have set up many XP boxes and can RDP in fine to them. If I
make a typo on the password it stops and makes me re-enter it so I am making
the connection..... it just isn't letting me in.
Ran gpedit and went to Computer Configuration>Windows Settings>Security
Settings>Local Policies>Security Options
and looked at all the Interactive Logon settings but none of them really
seem to apply. I'm stuck. Any ideas?

[Bill Sanderson]

Was this box an upgrade from Windows 2000?

Look at this policy setting:

(cut and paste from a David Jones' posting!)

Start->Run, "gpedit.msc"
> Expand Computer Configuration->Windows Settings->Security
> Settings->Local Policies->User Rights Assignment.
>
> On the right side of the snap-in, find "Allow logon
> through Terminal Services".
>
> Remove everything that's there, then Add User or Group,
> and input the account you want to have access.
>
> No reboots required, the policy will affect all
> subsequent Remote Desktop logons. Those accounts not
> allowed via this policy to connect will get back an error
> stating "The local policy of this system does not permit

> you to log on interactively"
>

"Randy" <pet...@skagit.ctc.edu> wrote in message
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[Randy]

Thank you VERY much. Been beating head agains a wall over this one.

No, it was a fresh install of XP.

"Bill Sanderson" <Bill_Sa...@msn.com.plugh.org> wrote in message
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[Bill Sanderson]

Well - in that case I'd be surprised if this is the issue--but it should be
in this vicinity, and perhaps this is it if someone has been mucking around.

"Randy" <pet...@skagit.ctc.edu> wrote in message

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