Windows 11 Pro: Starting Multiple Sessions at Startup (Without Logging)

Windows 11 Pro: Starting Multiple Sessions at Startup (Without Logging)

In this article, we will discuss how to configure Windows 11 Pro to start multiple sessions at startup without logging in. This is particularly useful for home computers that are used by multiple family members or for remote access via RDP clients such as Raspberry Pi.

Why Start Multiple Sessions at Startup?

Starting multiple sessions at startup can save time and improve the user experience. For instance, if you have a home computer that is used by multiple family members, you can configure Windows 11 Pro to start multiple sessions at startup, each with a different user account. This way, each user can access their desktop and applications without having to wait for other users to log out.

Configuring Windows 11 Pro to Start Multiple Sessions at Startup

To configure Windows 11 Pro to start multiple sessions at startup without logging in, you need to use the tsconfig.msc tool. Here are the steps:

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type tsconfig.msc and press Enter to open the Terminal Services Configuration tool.
3. In the Terminal Services Configuration tool, expand the "Connections" node and select the "RDP-Tcp" connection.
4. Right-click on the "RDP-Tcp" connection and select "Properties".
5. In the "RDP-Tcp Properties" dialog box, go to the "Sessions" tab.
6. Under the "Session timeout" section, uncheck the "End disconnected session" option.
7. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Creating Multiple User Accounts

After configuring Windows 11 Pro to start multiple sessions at startup, you need to create multiple user accounts. Here are the steps:

1. Press Win + I to open the Settings app.
2. Go to "Accounts" > "Family & other users".
3. Click "Add someone else to this PC".
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new user account.
5. Repeat steps 3-4 to create additional user accounts.

Starting Multiple Sessions at Startup

To start multiple sessions at startup, you need to use the tscon.exe command. Here are the steps:

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type cmd and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
3. Type the following command to start a new session:
   tscon.exe 0 /dest:console /v:

   Replace with the ID of the user session that you want to connect to.

4. Repeat step 3 to start additional sessions.

• Starting multiple sessions at startup can save time and improve the user experience.
• To configure Windows 11 Pro to start multiple sessions at startup, use the tsconfig.msc tool and uncheck the "End disconnected session" option.
• To create multiple user accounts, use the Settings app.
• To start multiple sessions at startup, use the tscon.exe command.

References

• Tscon
• Tsconfig
• Start-Session