How Can I Obtain the Permission to Remotely Log In to a Windows ECS?

Symptom

When you connect a remote desktop to a Windows ECS, the system prompts that you need to be granted the right to sign in through Remote Desktop Services.

**Figure 1** Remote login right missing.

Figure 1 Remote login right missing.

Solution

  1. Open the cmd window and enter gpedit.msc.

  2. Click OK to start Local Group Policy Editor.

  3. Choose Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment.

    1. Locate and double-click Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services. Ensure that Administrators and Remote Desktop Users have been added.

      **Figure 2** Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services properties

      Figure 2 Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services properties

    2. Locate and double-click Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services. If the administrator account exists, delete it.

      **Figure 3** Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services properties

      Figure 3 Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services properties