I have 2 quick things you can try:
1) Make sure you have the latest Remote Desktop Client. Regardless of
what version of Windows you are connecting from, the client that comes
with Windows XP is the best one to use. You can (and should) download
it from here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/rdclientdl.asp
2) You might find you can start your shoutcast server in the
background, by launching it when the computer starts up, rather than
when you log on. One way to do this is by using 'Scheduled Tasks'.
In Windows XP, go to 'Control Panel | Sheduled Tasks | Add a new
task'. The wizard walks you through the steps; tell it to perform the
task "When my computer starts". You can easily edit any settings
later, once you have finished adding the task with the Wizard.
If you manage to launch the server this way, it won't be affected even
by you logging on and off locally. As you said, this is very odd
behaviour for Remote Desktop.
By the way, it is *standard* behaviour for Terminal Services (say,
under Windows 2000 Server). If you are using Terminal Services then
you are actually starting a new session, and disconnecting from it can
actually log out of your session and close all the apps you had open.
You can modify this behaviour with the configuration tool. However,
if you are using Remote Desktop (as you say you are) then you are
connecting to an existing Windows XP session and your problem should
not be occurring.
So, failing the above, it would be helpful to know if your 'dedicated
server' is in fact Windows XP, or if it's Windows 2000 Server (in
which case, you're not actually using 'Remote Desktop'). I hope this
makes sense :) Let us know how you get on. |
