"Session Name Is Already in Use" with Multiple Simultaneous Logons

ID: Q241411

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0, Terminal Server Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to log on, the following error message may occur on the client and server:

The system can not log you on (C0000XXX). Please try again or consult you system administrator.

You may also receive the following additional error message on the client:

Because of a network error, the session will be disconnected. Please try to reconnect.

CAUSE

This problem occurs only if you are attempting to establish a connection by using a batch file. This problem does not occur if connections are created individually without using a batch file

STATUS

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0, Terminal Server Edition. For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbenv kberrmsg kbbug4.00 kbfix4.00
Version : winnt:4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug