Why won't RDP allow my connection?

Question

When I try to use Microsoft's RDP I am getting the following error:

To log on to this remote computer, you must have terminal server user access permission on this computer. If you are not a member of the remote desktop users group or another group that has these permission, or if the remote desktop user group does not have these permissions, you must be granted these permissions manually.

Ok, first things first. Just want to get this out of the way.

It's not a firewall issue, port 3389 is open and that's what were connecting with.

I *AM* a member of the Remote Desktop Users Group. Through my sign on - and also through an Admin Group used in Active Directory.

I have tried not using my domain account and just using the local admin on the system (they are also added to Remote Desktop Users) and still no success on that.

I have ensured that remote connection is enabled through the Computer -> Properties -> Remote Tab.

I have ensured that all the services RDP/Terminal Services uses are on the system and started.

I have checked the group policy and all users are allowed through that.

I have checked the remote control tab in Active Directory and that is also enabled.

I have made changes to the following registry keys so as not to deny access, fDenyTSConnections has a value of 0. TSUserEnabled has a value of 1, Allow Remote RPC has a value of 1. All other registry keys under Local Machine -> System -> Current Control Set -> Control -> Terminal Services remain untouched.

What could I possibly be missing here?!?!? I feel like I have enabled every possible option that could be denying me access and I'm officially at a loss of where to go now. Help!!! =))))

Answer 1

Have you checked the security permissions on the RDP-Tcp connector in the Terminal Services Configuration console on the TS box itself?



Is Terminal Services properly licensed?

Answer 2

Have you enabled RDP in the group policies on the target PC? Try that.

Answer 3

Try this: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/289289

or google for: "rdp local security policy"

maybe you'll need to change policy on the domain controller if the computer is joined to the domain

Answer 4

On any abode windows OS, precise click on My computing gadget and then properties and decide distant settings tab and then decide on the desirable option to turn on the rdp for the server.