HP Remote Graphics Software 6.0 User Guide

on page 46). Authorized local users will still be able to view the primary user’s desktop, but will be
unable to interact with it.
Figure 5-9 Disabling of the local users’ mice and keyboards by the primary user
Connection between a local computer and a remote computer is permitted only if the primary user
allows the connection and if all users have unique login accounts for the remote computer. Users may
not share the same login account. A question dialog, stating the domain and user name of the local
user attempting a connection, is displayed on the remote computer desktop when a local user
attempts to connect (see
Figure 5-10 Primary user dialog to authorize a local user to connect to the
primary user’s desktop on page 46). All currently connected local users will also see this dialog
because they are currently viewing the remote computer desktop.
NOTE: One-to-many (collaboration) requires a unique login account with credentials on the sender
for each participant.
NOTE: If guest accounts are enabled in Windows 7, a collaborator can join by using "Guest" as the
username and leaving the password blank. However, only one guest collaborator can join at a time. If
another guest collaborator joins, the first one will be kicked out of the session.
Figure 5-10 Primary user dialog to authorize a local user to connect to the primary user’s desktop
The different cases for establishing a collaborative session are:
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If no one is logged into the remote computer desktop (in other words, there is no primary user),
all authenticated users are connected, and can view the Windows login desktop. However, when
any one user logs into the remote computer desktop via an RGS connection (and, therefore,
becomes the primary user), all other authenticated users (who are viewing the Windows login
desktop) will be disconnected as a security precaution.
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If the primary user authorizes a connection from a local user, the new user connects to the
remote computer and can view its desktop.
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If the primary user does not allow the connection, the new user will be unable to connect.
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On Windows, if the primary user disconnects, the desktop is locked, but the Receivers will
remain connected.
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On Linux, if the primary user disconnects, the desktop is locked, and all users are disconnected.
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If the local user connecting to the primary user’s computer is the same user as the primary user,
the collaboration dialog is not displayed, and the connection is allowed.
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