Article ID: 300820 - Last Review: January 15, 2006 - Revision: 1.2 Certain Programs Do Not Run Simultaneously on Multiple User AccountsThis article was previously published under Q300820 SYMPTOMS
A program does not run simultaneously on two sessions or for two different users when the users are logged on with the Fast User Switching feature. In addition, the program may not launch or the user may receive a message stating that the program is already running.
CAUSE
This behavior occurs because the program was not tested or designed to run in multiple user accounts simultaneously.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, contact the manufacturer of the program for a newer version that has been tested for Windows XP.
STATUSThis behavior is by design. MORE INFORMATION
The following program does not run two instances when the Fast User Switching feature is enabled:
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