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I need to know how to make an account that has access to all my main account's files (e.g. Desktop folder), programs, and permissions. Essentially, I need an extra account that has access to everything on my main account.
Why would I need that? Because I want to be able to use RDP to connect to my computer and access all files / programs while using the computer simultaneously. If I use the same account however, one gets logged off.
HeroHFM
Posted 2017-10-29T01:25:53.253
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What you're proposing to do won't work. Only Server editions of Windows running the RDSH role allow multiple user accounts to log on simultaneously.
However, if you're willing/able to use a different remote access solution that connects to the Windows console session, then you can be logged on the computer at the physical console and via a remote connection. As a bonus, creating a separate account would be unnecessary.
One such remote access program is VNC.
I say Reinstate Monica
Posted 2017-10-29T01:25:53.253
Reputation: 21 477
Would the two be able to function independently? i.e. do two different things from both places? I can already log in to two different accounts, it's just that I need access to same file / programs at the same time, and don't want to reinstall them on a different account. – HeroHFM – 2017-10-29T02:41:43.233
No. Only the Server editions of Windows permit multiple, simultaneous logon sessions. On top of that, it's a violation of the EULA for two accounts to use a workstation edition of Windows simultaneously. – I say Reinstate Monica – 2017-10-29T03:12:54.460