Allow multiple users same time Windows 7

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This has to be possible.

I have a Windows 7 Ultimate box running as my HTPC, but it's a bit of an overkill for an HTPC. It's an AMD x6 1090T w/ 6GB RAM and a few hundred GB of space. I intend to use this box to login via remote desktop; so I can test new mods/scripts for games.

However, when I login it boots the current user out and goes to the "Logon" screen waiting for someone to login; but once someone logs in it boots me off the Remote Desktop connection. This isn't much of a problem unless someone is watching TV at the time I do this, then their show is interrupted.

So my question is; how can I keep the local user logged in/active while I login remotely?
 
I use Teamviewer, it works really well for viewing another desktop. They have even allowed it to accept direct network connections, and you can integrate it as a system process so that it will always start up with your computer, so you can remotely log in before you log onto the computer.

Not sure if it'll do what you're trying to do. Maybe a virtual machine would be better?
 
Yeah a virtural machine would be good, but I don't have another Windows 7 license to use; or do I not need a license to run a VM of Windows 7, within' Windows 7? If not, then that would be excellent. I do use virtural machines for Linux distros, but I need a clean Windows 7 for compatibility as well.
 
There is also a concurrent RDP app floating around somewhere. I used it a while back and it worked great, don't have it anymore though, you'll have to search for it.
 
Short of hacking the crap of out windows, or installing something that buggers about with Windows session concurrency, Microsoft desktop class OS's dont support concurrent user sessions. After all, why would you want some one else using your desktop or laptop at the same time you are?

That's not to say it can't be done, but it does involve third-party hacks and mods. Its not supported out of the box, or by built in options.

The problem is with third party hacks or mods is that all it takes is SFC or Windows Update to break them....
 
Legally, it's not possible. But, as described above, there are ways to make it happen.
 
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