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Within my LAN I use a computer running Windows 7 as my print server and server for various other stuff, but I setup an account with no password, since others need to be able to access the computer easily also.

However, I often need access to it and Remote Desktop in Windows 7, but Windows 7 (and Vista and XP) does not accept Remote Desktop connections if the user account does not have a password.

Simply do this to get around it:

• Run gpedit.msc
• Go to Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options
• Set Accounts: Limit local accounts use of blank passwords to console login only = Disabled