Hey Mike,
Below is what another customer on this forum is doing to use the Spike software on remote desktop.
I created a batch file in the spike program folder and named it RunFromRDP.bat.
Inside that batch file I placed the following commands:
tscon 1 /dest:console
spike.exe
The first command disconnects the remote desktop session and forces Windows to run in the local console. Then the Spike starts and OpenGL initializes correctly. After a few seconds I reconnect and everything works fine.
Essentially, as long as Spike is started not through remote desktop, you can log into the machine while it is running with no issues. To date, this is the primary workaround. If you search for remote desktop and OpenGL you will find several discussions online that might have other suggestions.
We have used TightVNC in the past with success, maybe TeamViewer is a possible solution here? If your CPU has vPro capabilities, there are tools available for connecting to the PC through this as well, which we have tested at one point with success.
Let me know if you have additional questions.
Regards,
Andrew