Re: concurrent logins

From: Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\) (Torgeir.Bakken-spam_at_hydro.com)
Date: 09/22/04


Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2004 20:25:11 +0200

RichardM wrote:

> Hi,
>
> How can I prevent users from logging in with their accounts more than once
> at a time? I.E, I they will have to logoff a pc before they can logon to
> another.
>
> Please help as I have looked everywhere!!!!!!
Hi

Nothing builtin that can help you here I'm afraid (but I think
Microsoft is going to release something next year that supports this).

The UserLock product in the link below is an option
http://www.softwareshelf.com/products/display.asp?p=42

Microsoft's current solution:

You could install the CCONNECT Microsoft Resource Kit utility onto every
computer, it is in the Win2k Server Resource Kit, Supplement 1 (pay ware, and
you will need a SQL server database as well).

More about CCONNECT here:
http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=3F5CE888.8A3EE8D3%40hydro.com

Here is a third option you might get to work:

Tip 296 at http://www.jsiinc.com/

0296 ยป A better way to prevent a user from logging on more than once.
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBA/tip0200/rh0296.htm

-- 
torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/default.mspx


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