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my domain controller logs show server named cdcserver trying login every account in our ad , locking every account out. not have server named cscserver , constant. have 1200 accounts , getting locked out several times day. ideas? hi, cdcserver not ring bell me (exept sql cdc feature). might misconfigured system, malware infected host, rogue machine (intruder) or vm running on machine of 1 of employees. my first advice attempt trace physical computer, disconnect network , investigate malicious software or misconfigurations. if cannot trace physical computer, consider trace on network level. found, might disable switch port on and/or block it's traffic through means of firewall. also, might worth investigating dc logs succesfull logons machine (which might indicated leaked credentials) , have users change passwords. put auditing on account creations (intruders commonly create account once obtained account has enough privileges so). mcp/mcsa/mcts/mcitp

trying find on setting bitlocker gpo. have server 2003 dc. trying edit gpo windows 7 os, able see windows vista related policy. how can windows 7 related gpo. do need provide more details? thanks help. hello, create central store: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929841  don't care mentioned vist, steps same windows 7. best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Group Policy

dsquery.exe file version 6.2.8250.0  when querying domain controllers in forest via command: dsquery server -forest  returned results include more domain controllers. appears command searches '(&(objectcategory=server))' within "cn=sites,cn=configuration,dc=example,dc=com".  not appear check if object returned domain controllers. result, server entries msmq gets returned  however, specifying domain filter out non-dcs: dsquery server -domain domain.example.com  non-dc machines not returned.  search filter , base dn used found using tracelog.exe.  this behavior has been observed in 6.1.7601.17514 and 5.2.3790.3959 versions of dsquery.exe hi, thank post. i couldn't reproduce dsquery server -forest issue. are the msmq server entries listed in ad site , service console, or in result of command " dsquery server -site msmqserversitename" ? in addition, please verify dsquery result in dc. if there more inquiries on issue, p

i find message when dns best practices analyser. go advanced adapter settings , there no other adapters move down order. there lan , remote access (to there nothing configured). bindings lan file , print sharing , client microsoft networks. where error generating then? have changed out network interface? to display hidden devices, non-plug , play devices, , devices not attached computer (commonly known "ghosted" or "phantom" devices) save following 2 lines file execute. --------------------------setdev.bat--------------------- set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1 start devmgmt.msc --------------------------------------------------------- then, view|show hidden devices remove or reconfigure these devices. also; how reset internet protocol (tcp/ip) http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional -microsoft mvp [windows]

hey all, i installed server 2012r2 evaluation on old amd based server (sunfire x2200 m2). installation proccess was smood , drivers instalation not issue. i installed roles "file services", "dfsr", "dfs ns". role are working ok.  after intalling hyper-v role, server restarts once, continuing installation , restarts again. after second restart server freeze at begining of "circul moving points". i appreciate help. thanks, ron gur. hi, in cases, not advisable install other roles on server running hyper-v role. don’t have environment same test. if have same environment , working please confirm update have packed. the related kb: hyper-v: hyper-v should enabled role http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee941145(v=ws.10).aspx hope helps. Windows Server  > 

hello. i have 3 dfs members each @ different sites (server1,server2,server3) all replicating server 3 no longer replicating/reflecting changes made it. i.e server 3 creates/deletes/changes file change not reflected on server1/2 server1/2 creates or deletes file reflected on server3 reviewed event logs, ran dfs diagnostics report.. dont see backlogged files or errors. ran dcdiag @ sites no replication issues able ping each file server . any ideas? thanks hi, please go c:\windows\debug folder find dfsr log. please find newest 1 , start end of log see if error occurs. example can create file on server3 specific file name , search name in newest dfsr log , see exact replication process.  or can try workaround remove , re-join server3 replication group.  above all, backup files on server3 may replaced old files in new replication. then can delete server3 replication group. run “repadmin /syncall /ade sync ad. make sure delete dfsrprivate folder on server3. n

hi everyone so, have been having weird issue haven't been able find reason or acceptable workaround. problem follow, use dfs share bunch of folders in company, works charm, share permissions "domain users" or "everyone" given full control , controlled @ ntfs permission level. on ntfs permission level group "domain admins" allowed full control in root of share , different groups given permission require. far, good, works: let's hire new employee department, add user domain admin (the group have full control permission on folder). go properties check on effective access permissions specifik new user, , looks great. however, when tries access folder following error shows. "windows cannot access \\<share> not have permissions access <share>, contact network administrator request access" applies every new user created after permissions set. have seen issue before? or have idea on how can fixed? 

in ms word 2007 when selecting text it's a grey background black text, there way change ms word 2003 has is black background white text. hi,   i sorry unable change color selected items in office. office applications not use selected items color in windows every element select in application. i agree feature important.   i believe lots of customers need feature. submit request our feedback department through our internal channel. can submit feedback microsoft office program link: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suggestions.aspx     best regards,   sally tang   Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

i have existing root domain 2 domain controllers (one dc/gc) , exchange 2010 server on member server. i planning on creating second subnet separate 1 of 2 dcs client computers. is doable , how started? know fact need create new subnet in ad sites , services not sure if gonna break something. any appreciated. hi, yes can create subnet in ad sites , services. haven't issue.  you have keep gc exchange server in same site (subnet).  you may configure replication between 2 sites in ad sites , services, if wanna optimize replication between 2 sites. advice make second dc gc. that's all.  good luck best regards don't forget mark answer if helps Windows Server  >  Directory Services

i creating web service allows users request certificate. the web service can accessed windows authentication . i impersonate authenticated user submit certificate request, code snippet illustrates: var identity = (windowsidentity)httpcontext.current.user.identity; var certrequest = new ccertrequestclass(); using (var context = identity.impersonate()) { var disposition = certrequest.submit( cr_in_base64header | cr_in_formatany, base64certificaterequest, "certificatetemplate:mytemplatename", @"testca.test.com\test ca"); } the above code fails error message "the rpc server unavailable. (exception hresult: 0x800706ba)" instead, code works if don't impersonate current user , request submitted credentials of application pool (a domain account created). the code works if impersonate user logonuser api . checking network trace wireshark, see @ point there dcerpc ntlm authentication call null user :

system reserved partition not showing in disk2vhd tool, while converting windows 2008 r2 & windows 2003 sp2 operating system physical machine vm and, forewarned disk2vhd not guarantee runnable vm when complete.  recommended, particularly older operating systems, build new vm , install applications instead of trying p2v. if browse hyper-v forum, find many, many posts people having problems trying p2v. windows server 2003 particularly notorious ending issues, 2008 lesser extent, still problematic time time. actually, 2003 system, since no longer under support, best time upgrade supported version of os.  doing company favor. . : | : . : | : . tim Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Setup

mac mini (mid 2011), 2.3 ghz intel  osx yosimite 10.10.5 rdc client mac 2.1.1 (previously installed) ms remote desktop 8.0.21 (downloaded app store) observed experience:  i have 1 .rdp file on desktop configured remote client address , user name info.  the first time opened file first time mac opened rdc client @ time message box appeared requesting password info option save keychain. after entering password , clicking "save keychain" box system connected rdp server expected. and, ever since then, double-clicking .rdp file on desktop connect direct rdp server.  if right-click same .rdp file , select "open with” , select ms remote desktop app message pops saying file invalid.  if start ms remote desktop app can import .rdp file "my desktops” list. after editing desktop entry password info connection rdp server initiated , completed. subsequent connections using entry in desktops list automatic , without incident (i.e. don’t have enter password.)

i've written script find files containing given string, output wide posh truncates , i'm losing valuable portion off right-hand side.  i'm trying figure out how apply .substring() suppress base path.  here's script: $mystring = "tblperspeopleinfo" # version gives me full path, can result in lengthy, truncated string # string in was1reports project $myssdtpath = " \\servername\users\christian.bahnsen\my documents\visual studio 2008\projects\was1reports\ " ls $myssdtpath -recurse | select-string $mystring | select -unique path again, want take output on last line , apply .substring(95) (the length of path stored in $myssdtpath) to i'll remainder of path.  thanks assistance christian bahnsen just use substring ls $myssdtpath-recurse | select-string $mystring | %{$_.path.substring( $myssdtpath.length )} \_(ツ)_/ Wind

we have number of windows 2012 servers have been affected 100% cpu utilization when windows update service running. i have been able work around issue adding additional vcpu of affected servers can't seem find cause or resolution. if manually run windows update (after adding vcpu server responsive) sits in endless 'scanning updates' - left days. have tried resetting windows update settings using reset windows update agent script.  only seems affecting our windows 2012 servers. hi josh, please run task management, , check service expends cpu utilization. have checked if there related information issue exist? you troubleshoot issue using performance monitor, please check link below further understanding: windows performance monitor https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc749249(v=ws.11).aspx open log files in performance monitor https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc721946(v=ws.11).aspx best regards john please remember mark replies ans

  i noticed cluster.exe not installed default in windows\system32 folder on 2008 server unless have failover clustering feature installed. same appears true cluadmin.msc. yuck!   it seems me we're taking step backwards far ease of remote administration goes in 2008.   regards, john     i not agree that.  new approach in 2008 is we not install 'stuff' until need it.  though 'packages' placed on drive when installing os, 'roles' , 'features' installed needed.  remote administration, @ least, accomplished installing remote server administration tools (rsat) 'feature' on 2008 server not part of cluster , connection made remotely.  rsat beta installing tools on vista starting very, should able test that. plus, know, cannot administer down-level cluster sfrom 2008 , vice versa.   chuck Windows Server  &g

now 2008 r2 sp1 available download technet...... any idea when same available standalone hyperv 2008 server r2? and can install 2008 r2 sp1 update package on hyperv2008 server r2? many thanks. laim: sp1 released yesterday (rtm), , it`s available on http://msdn.com for more information, please check  http://kristiannese.blogspot.com/search/label/sp1 if not have access msdn, sp1 available february 22. and yes, sp1 work on microsoft hyper-v 2008 r2 regards,  kristian (virtualization , coffee: http://kristiannese.blogspot.com ) Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

hi, i want setup remote access vpn server company employees (hopefully ipsec). have been reading on , need inputs recommendations, since there quite few ways can this: e.g.: should used 2 nics (one internal , 1 external). should use nat external card (will using asa 5510 nat). can setup pool (for ip), different main internal network (the purpose not take away ips main internal dhcp pool. unfortunately using class c/24 , seems getting tight , hoping not put additional burden on scope. pros , cons of physical v/s vm. will appreciate thoughts/comments. thanks, ashok hi ashok, >>should used 2 nics (one internal , 1 external). yes. >>should use nat external card (will using asa 5510 nat). you that.but not necessary.pptp , sstp can through nat.l2tp/ipsec through nat nat-t.check link more information: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730731(v=ws.10).aspx >>can setup pool (for ip), different main internal network yes,you could.

i have epson workforce 525 (520 series) multi-function.  need driver printer run windows server 2003.  cannot find driver anywhere.  if can help, grateful.  in advance assistance.  best regards - david. hi, thanks post. please understand printer drivers produced by device vendors. in case, need contact epson support check if there driver compatible windows server 2003. in general, driver designed windows xp can work on windows server 2003. thanks, miles   please remember click “mark answer” on post helps you, , click “unmark answer” if marked post not answer question. can beneficial other community members reading thread. Windows Server  >  Print/Fax

we had (unknown) happen last week stopped successful sysvol replication i've been going through loads of articles looking clues after running dcdiag on 3 servers this master domain controller https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/840674/ domain controller diagnosis performing initial setup:    * verifying local machine ch-dc1-2k8, dc.    * connecting directory service on server ch-dc1-2k8.    * collecting site info.    * identifying servers.    * identifying nc cross-refs.    * found 3 dc(s). testing 1 of them.    done gathering initial info. doing initial required tests        testing server: cardiff\ch-dc1-2k8       starting test: connectivity          * active directory ldap services check          * active directory rpc services check          ......................... ch-dc1-2k8 passed test connectivity doing primary tests        testing server: cardiff\ch-dc1-2k8       starting test: replications          * replications

hi, i have revoke multiple certificates powershell.  want search , revoke requester name. please can me command. hello, for windows powershell please ask experts in http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/home?forum=winserverpowershell&filter=alltypes&sort=lastpostdesc best regards meinolf weber mvp, mcp, mcts microsoft mvp - directory services my blog : http://msmvps.com/blogs/mweber/ disclaimer: posting provided no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

hello. i have contract blank fields , need fill them external excel data have. i saw workarounds copying , pasting special, it's not dynamic need. i need more automatic , dynamic, doesn't need manual intervention. how can it? thanks. frederico moyses fgm solucoes em tecnologia. you don't version of excel / word using check out:- http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/word-help/word-2007-training-courses-ha010215566.aspx?ctt=1 go section 6 in above:- 6. use mail merge Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

i cannot seem find procedure remove dhcp off the  windows 2008 r2 cluster. i not sure comes first delete dhcp cluster service or uninstalling role. thank you. hi, based on exprience, better removal of dhcp failover relationship firstly. because if remove dhcp server role firstly, cannot communicate partner server. in addition, deleting failover relationship has dhcp scopes associated remove scopes partner dhcp server, , scopes remain on dhcp server failover relationship deleted. can on dhcp server want to keep. for detailed information, please refer article below: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-au/library/dn338986.aspx#delete then after renew leases on clients , make sure 1 server responding dhcp requests. after that, can uninstall role. best regards, susie please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com.

hi, i have important question - using wsus server in our domain, gpo set , clients in windowsupdate.log file showing in connection our internal wsus server. of windows clients trying despite gpo communicate microsoft update services on internet: why that? thanks in advance help! http://ctldl.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/v3/static/trustedr/en/disallowedcertstl.cab?edf05b5afbccea53 hi strzelba, the link in windows update log direct download certificate trust list. while after checking, seems certificate trust list not valid. certificate signed list not valid: then, if don't want wsus clients contact microsoft update, may enable policy turn off access windows update features in computer configuration\administrative templates\system\internet communication management\internet communication settings. best regards, anne please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tn

hi, want connect toshiba (window vista) laptop mac. should do? toshiba laptop doesn't have remote desktop option.  -thanks hi, thanks post. follow these steps started remote desktop client on mac. download remote desktop client mac app store . set remote pc allow remote connections . create / edit remote desktops , or add remote resources using remote desktop client. please go through following article more detailed information: getting started remote desktop client on mac https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn473012(v=ws.11).aspx best regards, alvin wang please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop cl

i  know w2k8 r2 license has downgrade rights lower versions of windows, stuck, because customer bought oem w2k8 w/sp2 media , license, , wants install w2k8 r2.  can me on this? the point here is, oem license bought last month, , pricing, according ms, same w2k8r2. thanks in advance. dvd information:  windows svr std 2008 w/sp2 dvd kit   part # p73-0 4712 hello knyiau, licensing questions, suggest contacting microsoft licensing center detailed explanation. http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/contact-us.aspx worldwide customers can use guide worldwide microsoft licensing sites http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/index/worldwide.asp find contact information in locations. brent please remember click “mark answer” on post helps you, , click “unmark answer” if marked post not answer question. can beneficial other community members reading thread. ” Windows Server

last night virtualized our sbs 2008 server , started on server 2012.  problem ran in system devices there 2 entries "microsoft hyper-v virtual machine bus" , believe 1 of them supposed network adaptor.  i have vm'd 2 other servers on 2012 server know can work (one of server 2008...just not sbs). the way recognize network adaptor if added legacy adaptor.  sbs add "intel 21140-based pci fast ethernet adapter (emulated)".  worked speed extremely slow (obviously due legacy).  how can add non-legacy network adaptor , have recognized?  tried running msconfig , selecting "detect hal" under advanced boot options didn't work. any appreciated.  thanks. hi! sorry, question needs asked: after virtualizing sbs 2008 server, did install integration services? Windows Server  > 

we have patching activity twice every month , use accounts member of domain admin group same. want ensure account active twice month specific amount of time, 8 hours. there way it? of course, restrict account member of domain admins can circumvented user. are, after all, member of domain admins. in end, members must trusted. perhaps can delegate required permissions members of group. then, script in task scheduler may solution. richard mueller - mvp enterprise mobility (identity , access) Windows Server  >  Directory Services

we need adjust these adjust our service accounts , them restricted particular server , restrict logon or access.  any suggestions on how manage through active directory @ enterprise level? want lock down accounts specific servers can't use local admins these particular group of accounts. for time being thinking using ad "logon on to" , enter server names limit access didn't know if there better approach solution. suggestion or other ways configure? caveats? you have solution. regards, sajoor Windows Server  >  Directory Services

i installed 2 new pcie ssds in server, intended use mirrored storage space. when go add disks  storage space, see 1 of 2 physical disks available, other 1 isn't listed. yet, both disks available in disk management and diskpart. cause second disk not available in primordial storage use with a storage pool? i found old kb article dell which described behavior seeing (but samsung ssd's), , attributed problem older versions of driver particular ssd.  even though i'm using intel ssds, went looking driver intel , found available download at:  https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/23929/intel-ssd-data-center-family-for-nvme-drivers after installing driver, both ssd's available add storage pool.  i should have looked latest drives initially, since windows autodetected hardware , installed drivers, didn't think it.   thanks! neighborgeek Windows Server

hi all, straight point. i have virtual machines created in vmware given me friend. , have hyper-v , want use hyper v work on these virtual machines.  converting vm files .vmdk .vhd / .vhdx isn't problem, problem each of virtual machines have multiple .vmdk files. eg ws2k12- windows server 2012- has 3 .vmdk files (14gig, 8gig, 4gig) , other files in them. i need whole w2k12 .vmdk can convert .vhd/.vhdx ease. any appreciated. thanks in advance you can download vmware workstation evaluation version. it's easiest way think. need create free account here regards, samir farhat infrastructure , virtualization consultant || virtualization, cloud, azure ? follow , ask here https://buildwindows.wordpress.com Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

we have new dell t620 server running server 2012 std. running ad ds, dhcp, dns , performance monitor shows constant 100% cpu load, while processes in task manager can show little cpu useage. way intel xeon e5-2620 6 core cpu, 32gb ram shows using 2gb ram @ same time. if shutdown , restart getting same 100% cpu load. does know might causing behavior? we have other identical servers show 0 low cpu load, performing same functions. is known problem server 2012 std.? thank assistance. i discovered problem server 2012 need switch power options in control panel performance , cpu load displayed properly. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

hello: we deployed dhcp fail on infrastructure. hot standby server reporting following events relate backup, 1010, 215, 1016, 484. article find talks system account having appropriate permissions, does. appreciated. thanks hi  you can check articles event 1010,1016,(related db cleanup issue) https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc774794(v=ws.10).aspx https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/129730 also can check dhcp server events tool detailed information; https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/teamdhcp/2009/03/20/dhcp-server-events-tool/ this posting provided no warranties or guarantees,and confers no rights. best regards burak uğur Windows Server  >  IPAM, DHCP, DNS

has seen utility written in powershell in public repository take csv file , write out fixed length record text file each field of data in csv occupy same columns in each record of text file? i'm imagining pre-pass find widths needed each column , pass on csv file write fields right-justified in width each column. for example, just noticed output format-table left-justified, , mentioned right-.  didn't see way change this, wound having write function pretty described. function convertto-tablestring { [cmdletbinding()] param ( [parameter(mandatory=$true,valuefrompipeline=$true)] [system.object[]] $inputobject ) begin { $columnwidths = new-object 'system.collections.generic.dictionary[[system.string],[system.int32]]' $objectlist = new-object 'system.collections.generic.list[system.object]' } process { foreach ($object in $inputobject) { $objectlist.add($object)

hello, we using emr system nextgen.  i'm going adding thin client server additional fat client server 1 of our sites.  these first servers location.  i'd keep them in our current pools, ngfat , ngthin.  how can make load balancing choice new terminals thin/fat clients @ site while staying in same pool other site incase 1 of servers goes down. thank you, frank brown nextgen ncp network administrator hi, pls walk thru guide how create load-balanced rd session host server farm. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753891.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc772418(v=ws.10).aspx regards, clarence technet subscriber support if technet subscription user , have feedback on our support quality, please send feedback here please remember click “mark answer” on post helps you, , click “unmark answer” if marked post not answer question. can beneficial other community members reading thread.

hi everyone,   we looking managing power settings our windows 7 clients via group policy. told our sys admin in past when looked it, difficult have not elevated 2008 r2 functional level yet. possible manage these settings in such environment? thanks!   brian hello, you can take advantage of newer gpo/gpp settings if create a central store according to: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929841  applies windows 7. http://blogs.technet.com/b/johnbaker/archive/2010/02/03/windows-7-admx-templates.aspx additional have use windows 7 machine rsat installed manage them. if earlier os should able use gpp als client side extensions must installed on them. cse xp 32bit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=e60b5c8f-d7dc-4b27-a261-247ce3f6c4f8&displaylang=en cse xp 64bit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=249c1aed-c1f1-4a0b-872e-ef0a32170625&displaylang=en cse 2003 32 bit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details

hi.   i want launch remoteapp dynamic argument this: "myprogram.rdp /param1 /param2" it means, want give parameters program launched in server. can it? :)   thanks. hello, i think making bit difficult :-). correct me if wrong......... trying create rdp file launch application default. application should start changing parameters?? in case setup file share users of application have access , create rdp file(s) there , set approprate permissions on files. in way there central location changing rdp files. regards robert Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

hi everyone, we have purchased 2 windows 2012 r2 datacenter editions , trying setup hyper-v cluster. i have installed , configured failover cluster windows feature, enabled hyper-v on both servers , created hyper-v cluster. want accomplish few things: 1. have total of 6 nic's per server, dont know how create full fail on , ha nics (extremely simple in vmware) 2. hyperv cluster keep assigning 169.254 ip automatically, , have manually configured 192.168.1.x 3. can use remote management both hosts in 1 window? 4. why hosts cant show shared disk, 1 server @ time can see shared disk, other server shows reserved. we using dell vrtx, servers , storage within 1 chassis. servers , storage connected internally servers has 2 internal ports plus got 1, 4 port nic each server, each server have 6 nic ports. want see if possible wise vmware, every host can see , manage shared disks disks sas, again no external connection think doesn't matter right when try open