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How to switch 1 user to other user without logoff?

9 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/how-to-switch-1-user-to-other-user-without-logoff.80933/

stiffuser
stiffuser Original post #1
Feb 24, 2008 at 1:47 PM
Hai ! Everybody,

I have Windows XP Prof. with 256 RAM.
And 3 different user in 1 machine.
So, I want to switch to other user without logoff of my system.
If possible please suggest some Tricks & Tips to solve my problem.
Vishal Gupta
Feb 24, 2008 at 1:53 PM
^^ Is "Switch User" option is not enabled in your system?
stiffuser
Feb 24, 2008 at 1:59 PM
Can you please suggest the procedure to Eable.
shashank_re
Feb 24, 2008 at 2:01 PM
Press Windows Key + L
T
Feb 24, 2008 at 2:03 PM
Go to user accounts> Here click on CHANGE THE WAY USERS LOG ON OR OFF.Here check box next to USE FAST USER SWITCHING.

To switch user without logging out the logged one, click on Log Off in start menu and click on switch user
stiffuser
Feb 24, 2008 at 2:08 PM
Can I use the 2 user simultaneously ?
T
Feb 24, 2008 at 2:12 PM
^^Two users can stay logged in at same times. But only one can be active at a time
Choto Cheeta
Feb 24, 2008 at 2:19 PM
Can I use the 2 user simultaneously ?

Terminal service has to be activated for that reason where 2 or more user may access the desktop via remote access and simultaneosly...

How ever u cant actually work on more than one user on same desktop :( u need to have single desktop or terminal console (computer) for each user..

Feeling confuse ??

Read more about Terminal service...

*www.cs.washington.edu/lab/sw/uwcsehydra.html
stiffuser
Feb 24, 2008 at 2:28 PM
Thanks you...

Everybody !!