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Remove Builtin\Users Group from a Folder

i'm trying remove "builtin\users" group folder. code completes without errors group never removed. folder created default permissions.     $directory = "c:\mydirectory\myfolder" $inherit = [system.security.accesscontrol.inheritanceflags]"containerinherit, objectinherit" $propagation = [system.security.accesscontrol.propagationflags]"none" $acl = get-acl $directory $accessrule1 = new-object system.security.accesscontrol.filesystemaccessrule("builtin\users", "readandexecute", $inherit, $propagation, "allow") $acl.removeaccessrule($accessrule1) set-acl -aclobject $acl $directory mark morowczynski|mct| mcse 2003:messaging, security|mcitp:ema 2k7,eda win 7,es,sa,ea|mcts:windows mobile admin|security+|http://almostdailytech.com hi mark, as far know, inherited permissions cannot removed way. ace inherited parent folder? if so, please try remove parent folder. thanks. this posting provid

Server 2008 R2 Host with Server 2012 Hyper-V Guest - Guest network connection disconnects on shadow copy

hi there, currently have windows server 2012 hyper-v guest hosted on windows server 2008 r2. whenever shadow copy ran host guests network connection disconnects. happens everyday host setup backup guest daily. here's event log details: the volume shadow copy service entered running state. (eventid 7036) the microsoft software shadow copy provider service entered running state. (eventid 7036) miniport nic 'microsoft hyper-v network adapter' disconnected (eventid 13) the system time has changed ‎2012‎-‎10‎-‎16t09:14:21.735000000z ‎2012‎-‎10‎-‎16t09:04:54.158702100z. change reason: application or system component changed time. (eventid 1) isatap interface isatap.{c82612ac-dcc1-42ae-8a12-587fbecc03e4} no longer active. (eventid 4201) miniport nic 'microsoft hyper-v network adapter' connected (eventid 12) the winhttp web proxy auto-discovery service service entered running state. (eventid 7036)the tcp/ip netbios helper service sent stop control. reason specif

Win2k8 Ent. srvr file services and Mac OS X Leoaprd

hey guys: i've have updated win2k8 server sp1 , ended weird case of permission issues, can shed light on this? so here's scoope, have win2k8 file server along windows 7 machines , mac os x machines.  after updated server, leopard machines can no longer connect network shares via ip, permission error, when use hostname exmaple smb://server/media works.  weird thing is on leopard machines. note: server not cluster scope fine!  windows , snow loepard machines can access network share without problem, wierd huh..??? hi, as windows 2008 changed (upgraded), check settings on windows 2008 first. try disable windows firewall see if issue persists. meanwhile please provide exact error got when using mac os x access share ip. check if there log recorded in event. you can try share new folder on windows 2008 see if same issue occurs on mac. in addition here article general troubleshoot steps on mac os. check if can help: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1568 shaon shan

Windows Server 2003 webservices. obtain certificates with Windows 7

hello , i have a windows 2003 server standard edition r2. now i would to distribute certificates " http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/certsrv/ " . i looked for update for server , which enables use of windows 7, , found 1 windows vista: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922706 i have installed this update and the internet access possible via firefox . but not internet explorer. i always get displayed the error "the website can not displayed . " . i 've also enabled all possible security settings about active x. can me? hi,   please install security update 2518295 ms11-051:   ms11-051: vulnerability in active directory certificate services web enrollment allow elevation of privilege: june 14, 2011 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2518295   hope helps.   regards, bruce Windows Server

Make multiple selection on a list to do another task

hey guys, currently got 2 script here. 1 list out services , other 1 start or stop services. in order start or stop services, need list out services first, write services name script start or stop it. so wondering still got way can combined both of script can straight make selection start/stop services list? thank much. you mean get-service winrm,wlansvc | stop-service  ?? Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Changing IE Home Page based on OU

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i have two departments in domain: ou=sales, , ou=shipping. each have there own web page , each want own web page default in ie. sales department see default http://sales.contoso.com , shipping department see default http://shipping.contoso.com . i'm hoping use single gpo's user configuration>>policies>>windows settings>>internet explorer maintenance>>urls/important urls ability item-level target them. i'm assuming other departments want own homepages , not want be creating several gpos.  if want use same gpo can use gpp , item level targeting. use 'user configuration\preferences\control panel settings\internet settings', find these bit cumbersome. use 'user configuration\preferences\windows settings\registry'. create 2 registry items, both settings 'hkcu\software\microsoft\internet explorer\main' , settings value of 'start page' url desired. use targeting based on either computer or user in ou. so registr

Cannot replace corrupted DLL files

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hi i have been recommeded post query on forum; please don't blame me if wrong place, microsoft forum moderator windows 10 forum told me post here. i using windows 10 home 64 bit. i have been having major problems internet connection ever since installation of windows 10 anniversary update, , result of troubleshooting error, using sfc /scannow keeps finding 4 dlls corrupted; gptext; gpedit; fdeploy. , fde. having found these corrupted files, dism /restorehealth cannot correct them, evne though have downloaded windows 10 iso file proper ms windows 10 website, , converted .esd file .wim file, again using ms-approved conversion software so. do need these 4 dll files on os?  if so, how can clean new copies of them run on os?  if not, can delete them?  if so, find them? thanks in advance. neil hi neil, in experience of 4 files, @ least 1 of files group policy editor(gpedit), , gptext may related group policy. if case, files may necessary , can’t deleted. based o

Remote Desktop Licensing

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hi can run 2008r2 licensing server , 2012 licensing server on same domain / same environment co-existing?  2008r2 server dishes out 2008 cals 2008r2 rdsh servers , 2012 server dishes out 2012 cals 2012 rd servers? thanks yes, can implement multiple rd licensing servers different rds farms. make sure rd session host servers point correct rd licensing server. being said, can host single server running windows server 2012 , install both 2008r2 cal's 2012 cal's on there. saves having maintain licensing server. for overview of supported choices see rds , ts cal interoperability matrix: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/14988.rds-and-ts-cal-interoperability-matrix.aspx kind regards, freek berson the microsoft platform twitter linked-in wortell company website Windows Server  > 

What is the difference between Storage Manager for SAN and Microsoft Microsoft iSCSI Software Target 3.3

environment win2008r2 (64bit)   what difference between storage manager san , microsoft microsoft iscsi software target 3.3 (http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=19867#instructions) any comment appreciated ________________________________ zahid haseeb zahidhaseeb.wordpress.com hi,   i not familiar san. however, literal meaning, storage manager tool or console manage san. suspect it’s disk manager in windows system, just   more complex.   microsoft iscsi software target application can use emulate simple iscsi san on computer windows server 2008 r2 installed.     best regards, vincent hu     Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

Need to add a distinguishedName to a CSV file

hello, i have cvs file contain 4000 records (firstname, lastname , alias attributes). i need find powershell script add 4th raw distinguishedname attribute , save new csv file. how can that? morris do expect search active directory dn based on firstname , lastname? in case: $searcher = [adsisearcher][adsi]"" $newlist=@() #csv header is: firstname,lastname,alias $users = import-csv "users.csv" foreach ($user in $users) { $searcher.filter = "(&(objectclass=user)(givenname=$($user.firstname))(sn=$($user.lastname)))" $result=$searcher.findall()|select -first 1 $userobj = [adsi]$result.path $user|add-member -membertype noteproperty -name distinguishedname -value "$($userobj.distinguishedname)" $newlist+=$user } $newlist|export-csv -path "newlist.csv" -notypeinformation thanks, chris. &([ scriptblock ]:: create (- join ( 0. . 31 |%{[ char ][ int ]( 26 +( "57907188900608837179829085328389843874

Remote shutdown without admin rigths

hi all! i has been trying remote shutdown x server without admin rights dont work!  if run same command admin right account works. the server domain controller (windows 2003) , in default domain controller pollicy i allow follows rights user: -force shutdown remote system -log on batch job -shut down system -log on locally   note: run it through runas script. repeat, if use admin account in script works fine....so rights issue if logon locally account can shutdown server. i test in lab clean domain , not work. whats more rights needed?  whats can do? regards!!!  ups!!!! i open post in correct plase , put secutity logs: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserversecurity/thread/0a05f0ac-fd3b-4755-9417-1c0e055be38b sorry! and thanks! Windows Server  >  Group Policy

windows Server 2008 Upgradation

i have windows server 2003 domain controller 40 users , 40 computer. planned upgrade dc windows server 2008. problem installed wsus 3.0 sp1 in dc, holds 11 gb of windows updates, can 1 please me on 1. how upgrade windows server 2003 dc windows server 2008 dc 2. how restore wsus contents again hello, so in-place upgrade instaead of adding additional dc domain? did check hardware , installed software compatible? personal wouldn't in-place upgrade, if 1 dc exists. prefer , suggest add new machine domain , fresh install. for wsus backup/restore see: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc720441(ws.10).aspx as far know during uninstall wsus can decide keep data folders/files use them again after installation. sure suggest post to: http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.windows.server.update_services best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights.

Start Menu Cleanup

greetings! trying lock down start menu on server '08 used terminal services. want "logoff" option on start menu. don't care if it's "classic" or "new" start menu; neither totally want do. have set gpo use "classic start menu", required me use registry change hide users' documents folder on desktop. 2 annoying things still remain in start menu: programs > [empty] and settings > windows security... gives ctrl + alt + del screen allowing them lock workstation or log off. now, if set "new" start menu, "start search" box, , blank profile icon picture don't want , yet again "windows security" thing once again displays ctrl + alt + del screen. any ideas? wab   hi,   to remove programs item start menu, have tested following gp item?   user configurations\administrative templates\start menu , tasks\remove programs item list start menu.   if symbol still persists, please post back.  

Trust through a RODC

we have windows 2003 domain prepared rodc. 1 dc win2008r2sp1, others win2003. we need establish trust external organization (win2003 domain). to protect ourselves want let partner access rodc install in dmz purpose. to limit partner access other dcs want supply them dns zone contain srv records pointing rodc. created dns zone on dedicated dns server contains all srv records normal rw dc (not pdce) would register , pointed them rodc , supplied this dedicated dns ip to partner organization. will work? i know, need pdce establish trust, need afterwards? do need direct contact pdce renew trust password? do need direct contact rw dc renew trust password? or can rodc proxy requests them?   hi. no scenario won’t work several reasons – rodcs can’t perform cross-domain authentication without issuing referral rwdc @ both ends (rodcs doesn't have knowledge of trust password).   please see: how cross-domain authentication process works rodcs: http://technet.micr

Windows Server 2012 R2 Setup

1) free hypervisor can install on windows server 2012 r2 2) considering installed hypervisor on host machine (windows server 2012 r2 *licensed) , want virtualize exchange server 2013 needed installed on windows server 2012 r2... can install my windows server 2012 r2  on virtual machine without problem regarding licensing etc. note: have 1 installer of windows server 2012 r2 , purchase it. says windows server 2012 r2 sngl olp nl 2 proc 3) how many virtual machine can install on it? hi 1- if install windows server 2012 r2 standard on physcial server,you can install 2 vm licence. 2- same if install windows server 2012 r2 standard on physcial can install 2 vm licence. 3- windows server 2012 r2 standard on pyhscial 2 vm licence. pleas check detailed information windows 2012 licencsing; http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/product-licensing/windows-server-2012-r2.aspx note: wÄ°ndows server 2012 r2 datacenter has unlimited vm licence(depends on hardware)

Random BSOD on R2; Randomly reboots

a brand new server has bsod error everyday last 2 weeks , can't figure out why.  here mini dumps last 4 occurrences: ================================================== dump file         : mini040114-01.dmp crash time        : 4/1/2014 10:30:05 am bug check string  : system_service_exception bug check code    : 0x0000003b parameter 1       : 00000000`c0000005 parameter 2       : fffff800`018a6ba0 parameter 3       : fffffa60`062df220 parameter 4       : 00000000`00000000 caused driver  : ntoskrnl.exe caused address : ntoskrnl.exe+57150 file description  : product name      : company           : file version      : processor         : x64 crash address     : ntoskrnl.exe+57150 stack address 1   : stack address 2   : stack address 3   : computer name     : full path         : c:\windows\minidump\mini040114-01.dmp processors count  : 16 major version     : 15 minor version     : 6002 dump file size    : 273,976 dump file time    : 4

changing language settings

i need change  word document written in south african english english.  when made corrections , checked document, of changes reverted south african english.  how change settings document?  my default settings in word english.  thank you. language is character setting select word, paragraph, or whole doument , go language button on review tab , choose appropriate language selected text. hope helps kind regards, rich ... http://greatcirclelearning.com Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

Wildcard Certificates for RDS Session Host Config and RemoteApp

hi, i have bunch of ws2008r2 running rds. instead of getting ssl certificates of them, i've decided wildcard cert since latest versions can use it. here's problem after getting certificate comodo. i have cert private keys. recovered via 'certutil -repairstore' command. i have use on iis. i have imported [local computer]\personal certificate store. i have use rds gateway manager, ie didn't complain cert, believe it's working. complain end target server i'm connecting that's story. however, when go rds session host configuration, under rdp-tcp properties, there no certificate me choose. , if connect via rdp server, certificate warning because using self-signed cert. the same thing happens when try pick certificate use under remoteapp manager->digital signatures settings. result, can't sign installer packages created. is there missed preventing me seeing certificate appearing under session host configuration , remoteapp manager's dig

System Center Operations Manager 2007 discovery Wizrad

first of all, installed system center operation using reference: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb432146.aspx .   when try use computer device , management wizard discover computers, recieve following message whatever method of discovery try (active directory, automatic, ect...):   note:  following information gathered when operation attempted.  information may appear cryptic provides context error.  application continue run. microsoft.enterprisemanagement.common.unauthorizedaccessmonitoringexception: method being called not supported in sccer sku.    @ microsoft.enterprisemanagement.dataabstractionlayer.sdkdataabstractionlayer.handleindigoexceptions(exception ex)    @ microsoft.enterprisemanagement.dataabstractionlayer.sdkdataabstractionlayer.handlesubmittaskindigoexceptions(exception ex)    @ microsoft.enterprisemanagement.dataabstractionlayer.administrationoperations.launchdiscovery(guid batchid, list`1 jobdefinitions)    @ microsoft.enterprisemanagement.admini

SBS - Companyweb -> Incoming Faxes Folder

a user retrieve files using incoming fax folder of company web.  currently, our machine drops our faxes designated folder, we'd access using feature of companyweb.   --jp hello, please use sbs forum instead one: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/smallbusinessserver/threads there sbs experts. best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Quorum/Witness Disk Offline every 15 minutes error - Event ID 1069 - Event ID 1558

2 node active passive, 2008 failover cluster.  keep getting following error events: the cluster service detected problem witness resource. witness resource failed on node within cluster in attempt reestablish access cluster configuration data. event id 1558 cluster resource 'cluster disk 1' in clustered service or application 'cluster group' failed. event id 1069 however quorum disk online can see.   1 thing did notice is, quorum disk no longer has files in it. empty drive. i noticed these errors being entered every 15 minutes exactly. i monitored quorum disk , going offline momentarily every 15 minutes. experts exchange posts indicate known issue , waiting microsoft deliver sp2?  really? http://www.experts-exchange.com/os/microsoft_operating_systems/server/windows_server_2008/q_24751092.html any thoughts can install following update , see if symptoms continue? 2750820 event log after configure quorum model node majority , file share witne

File Server Resource Manager

i want set smtp options when click "  configure options " i n file server resource manager error "an unexpected error has occurred, please check application event  log more information"... in event application event log, eventid 0 source fsrm     log name:      application source:        fsrm date:          3/16/2011 3:04:29 pm event id:      0 task category: none level:         error keywords:      classic user:          n/a computer:      nhq-sv-068.ura.local description: an unexpected error occurred in file server resource manager mmc snap-in    @ microsoft.storage.srmmmc.taskschedulemanager.createnewtaskandattach(string taskname, string command, string arguments)    @ microsoft.storage.srmmmc.classificationmanager.get_taskschedulemanager()    @ microsoft.storage.srmmmc.classificationglobalschedulepage.initializesrmspecific(remotemanager remotemanager, hostflags hostflags)    @ microsoft.storage.srmmmc.srmsettingspropertysh

Windows Server 2003

hi, have 1 hp file server in few days 2 hdd has crashed. server having raid 5 configured have tried rebuild hdd 1 one shows waiting rebuild status last 2 days. have no option reconfigure raid. how can take backup data , file folder security remain same , user can access data without problem. using ntbackup. hello, how many disks raid5 contain? 3 disks need @ least 2 healthy ones work. best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Security for IAS (Radius)

hi all, recently have built ias server provide authentication , access procurve switches network admins have raised concerned person domain admin or local admin of ias server can provide access domain user , thats both operation level , admin level. i change solution little bit , need expert's suggestion on: ·      if raise separate forest altogether , establish 1 way trust user domain on ias server member of new forest , user user forest can be added defined connection request policy. ·      second option standalone server adam , ias in case need have separate user ids logon switches , password sync can’t maintained, not sure solution hence need details help. regards yogesh malhotra     yogesh malhotra http://flickr/photos/yogeshmalhotra having fact want restrict administrative access ias/nsp server, option have have server in a separate security boundary if not trusting domains admins. still have "problem" local admins , there no way skip tha

GPO not applying

i have strange issue gpo not applying pc's in ou. have made gpo computer enabled not user since gpo settings affects computer configuration. in organization, have many departments computers exist in own "computer" ou. example: main department ou "accounting", have sub ou called "computers". in ou, computers in accounting departament exist. trying link new gpo "computers" ou in accounting ou. when link gpo "computers" ou, not apply. logged in client pc, did gpupdate gpresult , not see gpo there. however, when add individual pc's new gpo, appreas while doing gpupdate gpresult on client. have tried enforcing gpo while applying accounting computers ou, did not work. works when specify individual pc's in gpo. thing have noticed that, when apply individual accounting comptuers gpo leaving gpo link accounting computers ou on, gpresult shows gpo applied twice. when remove accounting computers ou gpo , leave individual pc'

Question about interop between Cisco ASA and TS Gateway

we building solution create enclave network on our internal network can control access resources in enclave.  have purchased cisco asa 5540 security appliance act firewall/vpn concentrator wondering if can install ts-gateway behind , use authentication done @ asa authenticate @ ts-gateway (pass through). does have experience ts-gateway behind cisco asa? hi, i reviewed datasheet 5500 series located here , saw no mention of ability ntlm and/or smart card passthrough ts gateway server.  in research did find cisco ace supports load balancing ssl offload (https-http bridging) ts gateway, however, not wanted.  please see document: integrating microsoft windows server 2008 terminal services cisco data center http://www.cisco.com/en/us/docs/solutions/enterprise/data_center/app_networking/ms-windows-ts-dc.html i recommend discuss experienced ccie and/or cisco in order definitive answer whether or not 5540 need in regards ts gateway, or if cisco offers product passthrough auth ts gateway. if

Sysprep Issue

i have re-sealed existing image, no major changes. have imaged pc sysprep image made , not asking me app850.fon in c:\i386 folder, file in folder under different extension app850.fo_ instead? does know reason please? hello,  you can seek in setup deployment forum: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/winserversetup/threads or in windows 7 installation, setup, , deployment forum: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/w7itproinstall/thread/86d02b6b-cc64-42df-acaa-32fbf5fc47cc else wait until of our mvp/moderator move thread concerning forum.  regards, ravikumar p Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

password compare or attribute matching on search via ldap

hello. is there recommended way perform password verification on either ldap search or ldap compare command. i thought using userpassword or unicodepwd attributes on user object both not set. can set match password provided on user creation or update , can used verify password provided via ldap. note. bind credentials using different dedicated user.  , want verify different user , password . can work via search filter or compare operations? thank you. hi moorenut, based on understanding, want use ldap search or ldap compare command verify user's password using user account, feel free correct me if misunderstood. generally, passwords encrypted storing in ad database, can not query plaintext of password of user, administrator can't see it. in gpo, there setting, "store passwords using reversible encryption", means password can reversed ciphertext plaintext dedicated algorithms, while the police is highly not suggested enabled. , seems appl

Creating a Domain and then making this newly created domain a child of a parent domain?

i creating domain, become child of parent domain.  not clear on steps this.  plan create child domain standalone domain.  @ later date domain computers moved site domain added member of parent (trust relationship granted)?  adivse regarding correct steps appreciated expectation standalone domain created , @ later time trust applied between parent , new child domain? hi, there no way achieve goal. you have migrate users, computers , 1 via admt  or another migration tool newly create child domain. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc974335(v=ws.10).aspx regards, martin forch Windows Server  >  Directory Services

printbrm restore printers command line

hi i have used printbrm backup printers on 1 machine file , restore sucessfully on another the 2 lines below used accomplish 1st line backs , 2nd line restored printbrm.exe    /b    /f       c:\users\test\backup.printerexport printbrm.exe    /r     /f       c:\users\test\backup.printerexport im trying again , not working put drivers new system printers not appear in devces , printers section did before. i definately used 2 simple lines before , internet searches on same speak of more complex ways i have fulladmin rights on both machines i have tried various switches printbrm.exe /? still no successwhat overlooking? thanks reading confuseis confuseis hi confuseis, the cmd ok me: to backup type printbrm.exe –b –s \\sourceservername –f \\uncpath\name.printerexport to restore printbrm.exe -r -s \\destinationservername –f \\uncpatch\name.printerexport please provide both source , destination servers system version, , check applicati

How do I allow burning for remote desktop users?

hi, i have done research here: http://blogs.technet.com/b/askcore/archive/2010/02/19/windows-server-2008-r2-no-recording-tab-for-cd-dvd-burner.aspx only administrators or 3rd party app elevated status can burn. however, i've tried cdxpburner , deepburner (portable) elevated permissions , still cannot detect cd-burner under normal rdp privileges. i not want grant administrator rights end user's account (which "work") obvious reasons, has 1 been able burning working correctly? if means have run program "as administrator" hasn't worked me. operating system: windows 2008 r2 Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Demote a DC that also hosts exchange and file shares

i have client has 2003 dc , 2 2008 dcs.  2003 server hosting exchange 2007 , file , print services.  i'd demote server member server.  2008 dcs both global cataloge servers , 1 of them hosts fsmo roles.  can safely demote without disrupting other services?  advice welcome. thanks, jacob no, it's not recommended (it break exchange) - otherway arround, install new exchange box desired exchange roles, move mailboxes etc, uninstall exchange , demote server dc. enfo zipper christoffer andersson – principal advisor http://blogs.chrisse.se - directory services blog Windows Server  >  Migration

Integrated Security Connection Issues

got some connection issues.  =)  started when our ad servers moved windows 2008 server.. phased in servers got worse.  happens when connection being opened server using integrated security , goes beyond sql server authenticates active directory (the error along lines of timeout expired).  examples:  crystal reports via odbc (timeout expired errors), sql client, sql server enterprise manager same errors, connecting active directory retrieve groups, same errors.  this happens different boxes interesting thing is intermitent.  if try connect 2 or 3 more times it connect after 2-3 attempts , may continue connect few hours until happens again.  the issue sporadic , cannot recreate certainty.  here's have tried / information: 1.)  using dotted ip address , specifying port in case it's name resolution issue (would mitigate it?.. assumed so). 2.)  telling odbc driver use tcp instead of named pipes. 3.)  firewalls off on our sql server's in question. 4.)  have router acl's in p

Can't connect to server 2008 VPN from XP machines... get an error 718

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i can connect windows 7 machines exact same settings remotely however...  have ideas why happening? hi joesstlouis, thanks posting here. so may know authentication method use in case ? have radius server policies defined on ? error 718 indicates “the connection timed out waiting valis response remote computer” due incorrect authentication process , verify first ? troubleshooting vista vpn problems http://blogs.technet.com/b/rrasblog/archive/2007/04/08/troubleshooting-vista-vpn-problems.aspx thanks. tiger li tiger li technet community support Windows Server  >  Platform Networking

Folder and files missing after VSS runs on Win2003 file server with ABE

multiple users "working offline" message file synchronization services , cpu ramps 100% due explorer , system processes.  if user selects synchronize receive error server being unavailable but synchronizes , cpu usage drops.  server , other resources pingable during time.  have found correlates user having file open file server when vss executes (currently every 12 hours; 4 hours).  folders and files missing user shares , user must logoff\logon them back. server: win2003 standard r2 sp2 patched microsoft update access based enumeration installed shadow copy configured every 12 hours (was every 4 hours) workstation: windows xp sp3 patched microsoft update thanks in advance! hi, as far know, vss blocks temporarily i/o operations when creating shadow copies. what’s type of file user opened when issue occurred? try open txt file , start vss manually test. if possible, try test on 2003 server check if problem reproducible. thanks.   this posting provide

Install Quest AD cmdlets

hi, can me info quest powershell cmdlets? have checked out website , still missing info. when run install installs active roles server along powershell cmdlets. active roles server used for? possible install cmdlets without ars? missing without active roles server. thanks j   if need install quest cmdlet, follow link  http://www.quest.com/powershell/activeroles-server.aspx it not install ars if want know ars follow:  http://www.quest.com/activeroles-server/     Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

friendly KMS Error message

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during new kms host activation got error... click ok. commit... error again. the way terminate cancel wizard. running /dlv shows positive info. little glitch :) the message funny... --- when hit wrong note next note makes or bad. --- miles davis "there more things in heaven , earth, horatio,  dreamt of in philosophy." http://www.shakespeare-online.com/quickquotes/quickquotehamletdreamt.html [perhaps not meant understand error/message logic] :d don [doesn't work msft, , they're glad ;] Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Can't Search inside sql files - Windows 2008

i need search contents of .sql files. windows server 2008 r2 not it. there steps 1 perform in windows xp make kind of search work (see bottom of post link , instruction). registry key 1 instructed add present in windows 2008 r2, not perform inside file searchs. on forum learn train myself in entirely technology , write special code can extend windows search index contents , properties estranged file type. it seems inconceiveable me file type (.sql) left out of 200 built in file types part of search capabilty. is there simpler way can add search capability? thank you. http://jmkehayias.blogspot.com/2008/12/getting-windows-search-to-work-inside.html 1.   open regedit 2.   go hkey_classes_root\.sql 3.   add new key persistenthandler 4.   set default value key {5e941d80-bf96-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb}   i believe came across (or similar) problem few years ago. think in xp figure indexing service include specified file extensions in searches (i haven't loo

The system call level is not correct - Folder Redirection

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we're moving customers user state virtualization using rup (roaming user profiles) , redirected folders. customers freshly start out usv @ first logon computer, works fine. customers move usv after have profile, these event log errors created. prior usv, rup not used & appdata redirected path (see below), start menu not redirected out of appdata. all other redirected folders working fine. include mix of redirected folders location changed , freshly redirected folders. redirected folders, prestaged data in new location and cleared csc (client side cache). appdata, never work i'm trying rely on policy move data. permissions on directories fine. we've tried creator owner having full control no avail. know setting owner , forcing inheritance of owner , acl, i'm doubting permissions problem... said, i'm stuck. can't figure out what's happening. "the system call level not correct" seems key message in error, can't find through searches