How to deactivates restrictions about remote desktop without password

Blank password restrictions for remote access on Windows could be deactivated by using a policy. To locate and change this policy:


- Start - Run (Search for programs) - gpedit.msc - Enter to start the Group Policy Editor.
- Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only.
- Double click on Account:Limit local account use of blank passwords to consol logon only
- Choose Disabled, and OK.

NOTE: By default, this policy is on (enabled).


Source : http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=303846

Linux switching between text mode & graphical mode, Gnome

• Switching from X Window to one of the 6 consoles: Ctrl + Alt + F1, ..., Ctrl + Alt + F6.
• Switching from a text console to another text console: Alt + F1, ..., Alt + F6.
• Switching back to X Window: Alt + F7.