Specify the program that starts when the user logs on to the Remote Desktop Session Host

You can create a secure environment that prevents operators from performing unauthorized actions, such as using the Ctrl+Alt+Delete key combination to shut down the Remote Desktop Session Host. You can configure this in Windows, with user properties and group policies.

About this task

Be aware that you can use Efficiency Analyzer security to define the rights each user has in Efficiency Analyzer after logging in. For example, you can add further restrictions in Efficiency Analyzer by setting permissions for the group the user is a member of.

Procedure

  1. On the Remote Desktop Session Host machine, log in to Windows as an administrator.
  2. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management.
    The Computer Management dialog box appears.
  3. In the System Tools folder, double-click Local Users and Groups.
  4. Select the Users folder.
  5. Right-click the user you want to configure, and then select Properties.
    The Properties dialog box appears.
  6. Click the Environment tab.
  7. In the Starting Program area, select the Start the following program at logon check box.
  8. In the Program File Name field, enter the path to the Workflow client program.

    For example, if you installed Workflow to the default location, enter:

    C:\Program Files\Proficy\Proficy Workflow\Proficy Client.exe
  9. In the Start in field, enter the path of the Efficiency Analyzer product.

    For example, if you installed Workflow to the default location, enter:

    C:\Program Files\Proficy\Proficy Workflow
  10. Click OK.
  11. Repeat steps 5 through 10 for each user you want to configure.
  12. Click OK to close the Computer Management dialog box.