Get a remote Windows Computer to perform a Login C#

Question

Hi there, I'am managing a Lab with around 15 Computers. I wrote a little program to start all of the from one computer and to shut all of them down from a remote computer... So far so good. But it would be really nice to get all computers to do a login (credentials given from the app). There are on all 15 Computers the same user accounts (exp1/exp2). Sometimes all computers are needed logged in by exp1 and sometimes as exp2. Are there any Ideas how I can do this? Any hints on what to search? I'm googling now for a long time. Please help.

Cheers Eydrian

Answer 1

As the commenter said you can set the autolongin and reboot the machines or you can get some kind of remote control software like netop. There is no way built into windows to login remotely to the gui primary windows station as it would be a massive security risk.

Answer 2

You don't mention the version of Windows. If it's XP you might be able to do it with a GINA replacement. Some information can be found here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc163803.aspx

In Vista GINAs was replaced with Credential Providers but I think they are more limited.