SMS: Mouse and Keyboard May Not Work in Remote Control Session to a Windows XP Computer (304591)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0
  • Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 SP3
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This article was previously published under Q304591

SYMPTOMS

When you are in a Systems Management Server (SMS) Remote Control session to a Windows XP-based client, your mouse and keyboard may not function in the remote control session, but you may be able to see screen refreshes.

CAUSE

This problem can be caused by the start of a Windows XP Remote Desktop session to the client computer. When the Remote Desktop session connects, it switches the current user context on the client computer. SMS is unable to handle this context switch, and loses mouse and keyboard functionality.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use either of the following methods:
  • Wait for the Remote Desktop session to end, and then reconnect with the SMS Remote Control feature.
  • Use Windows XP Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance as the remote solution for Windows XP-based computers.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server version 2.0.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/14/2005
Keywords:kbBug kbenv kbprb KB304591
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