Showing posts with label Unable to Log You on Because of an Account Restriction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Unable to Log You on Because of an Account Restriction. Show all posts

Friday, March 19, 2010

Unable to Log You on Because of an Account Restriction

This behavior can occur if the account you are using to connect with has a null (blank) password. You cannot establish Remote Desktop connections when you are using an account with a null password.

You can disable blank password restrictions by using a policy. To locate and change this policy:

1. Click Start, point to Run, type gpedit.msc, and then click OK to start the Group Policy Editor.
2. Open Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only.
3. Double-click Limit local account use of blank passwords to consol logon only.
4. Click Disabled, and then click OK.
5. Quit Group Policy Editor.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303846