On a Windows Vista-based computer, you use a smart card to log on to a Windows Server 2003 Terminal Server through a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) session. Then, you remove the smart card. In this scenario, you may receive the following message in the remote RDP session:
The card supplied was not recognized. Please check that the card is inserted correctly, and fits tightly.
When the issue occurs, the RDP session is locked as expected.
This problem occurs if the Interactive logon: Smart card removal behavior Group Policy setting is set to Lock Workstation, and this setting is applied to the Terminal Server.
Notes
This problem only occurs on a Windows Server 2003 Terminal Server.
This problem does not harm the computer. You can safely ignore this message.
A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.
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Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required.
Restart requirement
You have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other previously released hotfixes.
Registry information
To use this hotfix, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.
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To work around this issue, set the Interactive logon: Smart card removal behavior Group Policy setting to Disconnect if a remote Terminal Services session on the Terminal Server. To do this, follow these steps:
Click Start, and then click Run.
Copy and then paste (or type) the following command in the Open box, and then press ENTER:
gpedit.msc
Expand Computer Configuration, expand Windows Settings, expand Security Settings, expand Local Policies, and then click Security Options.
In the details pane, double-click Interactive logon: Smart card removal behavior.
Click Disconnect if a remote Terminal Services session in the drop-down list, and then click OK.
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