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I can't seem to get some Windows 7 machines to prevent active but idle Remote Desktop connections from timing out.

I've changed all of the local group policy settings on my test machine under

Computer Configuration
 Admin Templates
  Windows Components
   Remote Desktop Session Host
    Session Time Limits

To disabled and I still get time outs of active but idle sessions.

Is there any where else I need to make changes?

splattne
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Peter
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  • Windows 7 is not a Remote Desktop Session Host so I don't believe those settings aren't going to have any bearing. – joeqwerty Mar 22 '11 at 16:42
  • Is this computer part of a domain? If so have you checked the GPOs that apply to that machine/User. Also in AD there are remote settings that apply to this. – Campo Mar 22 '11 at 19:16

2 Answers2

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I need to modify your statement.. I had the same issue on a PC in my facility, and the path was: "Security settings > Local Policies > Security Options > Microsoft Network Server: Amount of idle time required before suspending session".

I had to hunt for a bit, using your reference. Though very good information, was not 100%. This should correct it.

Jon Plank
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  • This is already set to 0 minutes for me and says "Do not disconnect clients:" Any other settings that could cause Remote Desktop to time out? – Doo Dah Jan 14 '16 at 19:31
  • For this policy setting, a value of 0 means to disconnect an idle session as quickly as is reasonably possible. The maximum value is 99999, which is 208 days; in effect, this value disables the policy. Default:This policy is not defined, which means that the system treats it as 15 minutes for servers and undefined for workstations. –  Feb 01 '16 at 13:21
  • This answer is also about a setting that controls SMB sessions not RDP sessions. – Tim Sparkles Jul 09 '20 at 00:51
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Push Start > then type "Local Security Policy"

Inside the Local Secuirty Policy Snap in

Security settings > Security Options > Microsoft Network Server: Amount of idle time required before suspending session

Default is 15 minutes.

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