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Set time limit for idle sessions

Requirements: At least Microsoft Windows XP Terminal Services

Location: User Configuration\Windows Components\Terminal Services\Sessions\


Description:
Sets a time limit for active but idle Terminal Services sessions.

Use this setting to specify the maximum amount of time an active Terminal Services session can be idle (that is, no user input) before the user session is automatically disconnected. By default, Terminal Services allows users an unlimited time for an active session, even if the session is idle.

To use this setting, select the idle session limit in the drop-down list. To enforce the default behavior and specify that idle sessions are unlimited, select "Never".

If you enable this setting, active but idle sessions are automatically disconnected after the specified amount of time. The user receives a two-minute warning that the Terminal Services session is about to end, allowing him or her to press a key to keep the session active.

If you disable this setting or do not configure it, time limits for active but idle sessions are not specified at the Group Policy level.

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ADM File: system.adm