Does Windows allow multiple (remote) logins to the same account at the same time via whatever means?

I understand that Windows can allow multiple different user logins to the same machine at the same time, either via remote desktop program such as Citrix or other means.

My question is that, does Windows allows multiple same user login to the same machine at the same time? Let's say, I have an account with the user name John, and this John gives the account name and password to his niece, and now both of them want to log into the Windows machine at the same time and do different things-- via remote login.

Is this scenario possible?

Solution 1:

Yes, but only on server editions (unless you are willing to do some dll hacking). If you are running a server edition un-check the following box under the properties page for remote desktop session host.

Solution 2:

Yes it's possible, if you are running a Server version of Windows and you've configured concurrent remote sessions for users.

Client versions of Windows (Home, Pro, Enterprise, etc.) do not allow concurrent, active user desktop sessions of any kind, due to licensing.

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