GPO tool

Group Policy made searchable

A free ADMX browser or comparison tool for IT administrators. Search policies, find registry keys, and see exactly what each setting writes to the Windows Registry. Or compare two GPO backups to see exactly what has changed between them.

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Set rules for remote control of Remote Desktop Services user sessions

If you enable this policy setting, administrators can interact with a user's Remote Desktop Services session based on the option selected. Select the desired level of control and permission from the options list:

1. No remote control allowed: Disallows an administrator to use remote control or view a remote user session.
2. Full Control with user's permission: Allows the administrator to interact with the session, with the user's consent.
3. Full Control without user's permission: Allows the administrator to interact with the session, without the user's consent.
4. View Session with user's permission: Allows the administrator to watch the session of a remote user with the user's consent.
5. View Session without user's permission: Allows the administrator to watch the session of a remote user without the user's consent.

If you disable this policy setting, administrators can interact with a user's Remote Desktop Services session, with the user's consent.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductTerminal Server
CategoryRemote Desktop Services › Remote Desktop Session Host › Connections
Applies toComputer & User Configuration
Supported onWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
Registry Key[HKLM|HKCU]SOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows NTTerminal Services

Policy Settings

Options:

Registry Key[HKLM|HKCU]SOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows NTTerminal Services
Value NameShadow
TypeREG_DWORD
Values
  • No remote control allowed (0)
  • Full Control with user's permission (1)
  • Full Control without user's permission (2)
  • View Session with user's permission (3)
  • View Session without user's permission (4)