Terminal Server 2003 - You do not have access to logon to this session

[amaru96]

Hi guys, I've just setup TS on server2003 and when I try to connect I get the error "You do not have acess to logon to this session".

I have added my username to the:
remote desktop group
local admin group
Local Security Policy "Allow Logon through Terminal Services"

The server is not a domain controller and I can log on to it locally without problem.

Any ideas/suggestions would be much appreciated.

 

[itamisc]

amaru96

Things to look at:

-Have you installed and activated a Terminal Service License server?

-Is Terminal Services set to application mode, not administrators only?

-Can you RDP to the server and log on?

Colin

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[amaru96]

Hi Colin, thanks for the reply.

I have installed TS license server but not activated it. I was hoping to use the 120days evaluation/grace period?! License mode is set to "per user"

It is set to application mode.

I am not able to RDP to the server. Should I be able to if TS is installed as application mode?

If you haven't realised, I'm quite new to TS

 

[amaru96]

Actually, I have activated the license server.

 

[TechyMcSe2k]

Have you checked the box for "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer" in the properties of My Computer/Remote I have seen this overlooked many times.

 

[amaru96]

Yep, checked it and it is ticked.

Surely it's not this complicated?! Could something have gone astray?

 

[amaru96]

Having a look in the TS Licensing screen, it lists the server with a status of "activated".

When I expand it I see this:
Product = Existing Windows 2000 server - Terminal Services CAL token (per device)
Type = built-in
Total = unlimited
Available = unlimited
Issued = 0

Does this look right?

 

[amaru96]

One other thing, I just checked the event log and saw this:

The terminal server could not locate a license server. Confirm that all license servers on the network are registered in WINS/DNS, accepting network requests, and the Terminal Server Licensing Service is running.

What the? The license server is itself!
And yes, the service is running.

 

[TechyMcSe2k]

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/329896

 

[TechyMcSe2k]

More troubleshooting tips here

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc758805.aspx

 

[amaru96]

Thanks TechyMcSe2k! The second link you provided did it. It seems that although the license server was itself it couldn't find itself??!! Crazy.

I added the regkey pointing it to the license server (itself) and it let me in!! What a mess.

Greatly appreciate your help. Thanks pal.