Remote Control missing in task manager for Windows 2012
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Thursday, February 14, 2013 3:28 PM
Hello,
I work with an another IT admin on a regular basis. We often shadow each other's Remote desktop session. That feature appears to be missing in 2012 which is a HUGE issue for us. Do you know if it is going to be fixed in SP1 - for the love of God, please don't tell me this is another feature that was as easy as a mouse click before that will require an inane powershell command in the future.
It was so easy to go to task manager, users - remote control- Edited by boe_d Friday, February 15, 2013 2:49 PM
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Friday, February 15, 2013 3:05 AMShadowing has never been part of the Windows operating system. It is a feature of Remote Desktop Services, which is an additional installation. If it was just a mouse click before, you most likely had some sort of add-on.
.:|:.:|:. tim
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Friday, February 15, 2013 1:02 PM
Some extra information:
Symptom
You would like to know if there are any alternatives for the removed Shadow Session(Remote Control) in Windows Server 2012
Cause
By design
Resolution
Due to the removal of the classic shell and the new architecture of the desktop window manager, in addition, consider to the security, we have removed the Remote Control(Shadow Session) in Windows Server 2012. As alternatives, we can use Remote Assistance or Remote Control in Live Message.Regards Ronny
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Friday, February 15, 2013 2:49 PM
Some extra information:
Symptom
You would like to know if there are any alternatives for the removed Shadow Session(Remote Control) in Windows Server 2012
Cause
By design
Resolution
Due to the removal of the classic shell and the new architecture of the desktop window manager, in addition, consider to the security, we have removed the Remote Control(Shadow Session) in Windows Server 2012. As alternatives, we can use Remote Assistance or Remote Control in Live Message.
Regards Ronny
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Friday, February 15, 2013 11:43 PM
If you wish to make a suggestion, you can post your suggestions on the connect.microsoft.com site.
But, I still contend that what you are asking for was not part of the operating system. Are you moving from 2003 Terminal Services?
There are a variety of third party options, or Remote Assistance as boe_d suggested. PCAnywhere is a product I have seen a lot of organizations use.
.:|:.:|:. tim
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Saturday, February 16, 2013 2:22 AM
Thanks Tim,
I don't think you are following what I'm trying to convey. I often use remote desktop to administer a server. I haven't done the full blown TS services - just right click on computer properties- enable remote desktop (like RD for a desktop PC but Windows Server allows 2 remote users simultaneously). I'm not using it to run QB or Peachtree or Powerpoint remotely on a terminal server - just to administer a server - e.g. active directory, disk management, DNS - that sort of thing.
Then If you allow multiple remote logons from the same account - I can share my remote desktop session to the server (e.g. we are reviewing internal DNS together from two different locations - to the same server remote desktop session) I simply have him remote desktop in, I go to taskbar, users and remote control his session. This feature is part of 2003, 2008, 2008 R2 and did not require TS installation, just standard RD.
- Edited by boe_d Saturday, February 16, 2013 5:46 PM
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