port forwarding RDP;cannot connect to localhost

symptoms:
"The client could not connect. You
are already connected to the console of this computer. A new console
session cannot be established".

Procedure:
1. Create a folder (For example c:\TSclient) on your XP box
2. Copy mstsc.exe and mstscax.dll from your XP's %systemroot%\system32
to this folder.
3. Right click mstsc.exe and go to the properties of it.
4. Select the Compatibility tab
5. Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for"
6. Select "Windows 98/ Windows Me"
7. Click on OK
8. Connect your SSH to the remote network or machine
9. Forward another port than 3389, for example 3390
10. Use the newly copied mstsc.exe to connect to 127.0.0.1:3390

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