Windows 8.1 session logoff on RDP disconnect

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I installed fresh Win8.1 on a VM, enabled RDP access.

Problem that I'm facing is that when I close RDP client my session and all my windows and applications got closed immediately.
I need session to stay on waiting for me with all my apps running.

I researched on this topic. found an article https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754272.aspx, tried what was suggested, but it didn't help.

I tried to connect from Win8.1 standard RDP client and from microsoft RDP client for iOS. Same behaviour.
User account I use to log in is microsoft account xxx@live.com

P.S. Just in case it matters: VM is virtualbox, virtual box extensions pack is installed on guest 8.1
And I never use 'logoff', i always close RDP client with X. I do this on several other remote machines and it works flawlessly..

Best Answer

1 - Close the Remote Desktop Windows with the X, don't close with a logoff.

2 - Set this setting: Computer Configuration --> Administrative Templates --> Windows Components --> Remote Desktop Services --> Remote Desktop Session Host --> Session Time Limits | Enable the "Set time limit for disconnected sessions" >> Never. Watch to be sure no domain GPO overwrite your setting. (By moving the computer from OU)

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