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Client login: copy command with administrative privileges

hi all! i need distribute recent version of file on our domain. created login batch file runs on client user's privileges. ordinary user's have no permission change file. command below: ...\user\scripts\logon\user_logon.bat: copy "\\mydomain\programs\configs\setup.ini" "c:\program files\work\" /y   this file runs on client side user's privileges. can run script @ server side? or how can use workaround? please can advice solution.   thanks in advance.  hello, configure startup script instead logon script. run system permissions. best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Hyper-V Licensing

i have laptop running windows-10 pro , have installed hyper-v , wish create virtual machine in order able create test environment. when create vm can install windows 10 operating system unlicensed. can please advise me if laptop's windows 10 license allow me create vm machines or need purchase separate windows license each vm machine create? the laptop came windows-10 home, , upgraded windows 10 pro don't recall ever being given license key , there no license sticker shown on laptop (hp spectra x360). in past when have dabbled vm machines have had give being totally defeated in not being able understand licensing arrangements seem make experimenting unaffordable.  any guidance appreciated. martin though agree daniel's answer, should remember microsoft licenses legal agreements between , microsoft.  technical forum - not legal forum.  tend system administrators, not lawyers.  authoritative answers licensing questions, should talk trained microsoft licensing spe

Freeze at logoff from Terminal Server Windows 2008

goodmorning, we having difficulties 1 of our 4 terminal servers. our terminal servers windows 2008 sp1 (all clones each other). runs virtually on vmware infrastructure. all has been working smoothly untill 1 week ago. the symptons during logging off "user profile server" freezes , connection not close automaticly. the users need press x on rdp session close window.   in registry can see following error: log name:      application source:        microsoft-windows-user profiles service date:          14-12-2010 8:17:59 event id:      1530 task category: none level:         warning keywords:      classic user:          system computer:      rtdts03.cleve.local description: windows detected registry file still in use other applications or services. file unloaded now. applications or services hold registry file may not function afterwards.   detail -  1 user registry handles leaked \registry\user\s-1-5-21-926850551-2901305168-2427446387-500:

DNS name owner - how to check

microsoft documents tell potentially stale dns resource records result of dhcp dynamic updates (for example, http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816592, dnsupdateproxy security group section). well, can check owner? if go security->advanced->owner window of dns record see "system". if record created dhcp server specified user credentials permission entries list contains user, owner still "system". dns records have specific owner, above security owner? if yes, how can check it? actually, implemented dhcp dynamic updates user's credentials scheme , computers have "dns update failed" in log. forward dns records updated (!!!) , have user in permission entries list. i'd investigate problem, realized can't link dns record owner information dns manager. good question. "ownership" of record different "ownership" of dns object. when setting credentials, or using dnsupdateproxy, it's allowing dhcp "own" recor

Security problem in a computer network

hello everbody ! i have problem in computer network. have windows server 2012 r2 instaled. in network of 75 computers integrated active directory. although pcs have antivirus date, manages connect other computers without user knowledge network ...the person has administrator privileges , can change settings, delete files.  i tried different antivirus software have not found anything. i think kind of trojan horse or can not detect. in past have found win64.expiro......scanning virus total.  i not know how detect network virus thank answers. hi, network firewalls protect entire network guarding perimeter of network.  network firewalls forward traffic , computers on internal network, , filter traffic based on criteria administrator has set. https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700820.aspx#xsltsection128121120120 meanwhile, other mentioned, use sysinternals tools https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb795532 regards. please remember mark repl

Can't boot Blade Server into Windows Recovery Environment

hello,  i'm creating disaster recovery plan, , i'm testing procedures perform bare metal recovery of hyper-v server 2012 r2 (the free one, not full windows server), node in cluster, , i'm using native windows server backup tool. my environment follows: 04 hp blades - bl465c gen8 - running hyper-v server 2012 r2 (free), in 1 cluster, storing vms in 3par 7200 storage node. the idea simulate complete failure of node, , bare metal restore of host, instead of manually reinstalling , configuring scratch. ran backup job on host, , have proper backup set restore. problem i'm unable start recovery environment restore host. if try boot server either hyper-v server ou windows server installation media, on cd-rom, flash drive, external hard disk, pxe boot on wds server, whatever, can perform clean install, never shows errors, whatsoever. problem whenever click "repair computer", should launch recovery environment (winre), sits there, on blue screen, mouse cu

HA Hyper-V 2 node

i have 3 server , i’m planning setup ha hyper-v cluster this: http://blogs.technet.com/josebda/archive/2008/07/16/failover-clustering-for-hyper-v-with-file-server-storage.aspx i have no san storage , other server job. i’m sure possible configure hyper-v on 2 node , file share majority + witness, question vhd file: how can ha vhd? is possible configure same cluster hyper-v cluster , file server cluster vhd too? thanks , sorry poor english hi paskuale, what wanna impossible without other server. indeed, implement a cluster hyper-v, have have san storage in infrastructure active directory. for two-node failover cluster, storage should contain @ least 2 separate volumes (luns), configured @ hardware level. not expose clustered volumes servers not in cluster. 1 volume function witness disk (described later in section). 1 volume contain files being shared between cluster nodes. volume serves shared storage on create virtual machine , virtual hard disk. david lachari

ADFS and 'unable to authenticate errors'

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hi all, is possible have idp return error via webpage end user in event cannot authenticate or have incorrect group memberships accessing service provider? case a user not allowed access resource given error saying cannot use following service. case b user in group has limited access resource not group b has enhanced access, can member of group message. the question comes because of setting system global enterprises , helps ticket logging global helpdesk different services (access issue rather service issue). cheers, -m this possible i've seen done - unfortunately don't of dev side on adfs. better of posting in adfs forums people in there should better able help. 1 of forum moderators move you. regards, denis cooper mcitp ea - mct help keep forums tidy, if has helped please mark answer my blog linkedin: Windows Server  > 

Cannot install Remote Desktop Services

hi there, i created vm test out rds. installed windows server 2012 r2, put in domain, logged in domain admin account, used enable-servermanagerstandarduserremoting domain\domain_admin , , tried simple add roles , features install session based rds.  i error : online - cannot role , feature data . i haven't found related on internet. clean install, why won't work? any ideas? hi george, could check eventlog: servermanager-managementprovider to see if there more informating regarding issue? Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Network works for a few minutes then dies

i've had rollback build 9879. the newer version of windows 10 technical preview worked fine internet regularly stop working after few minutes , require reset. tried reinstall network driver seemed hang. i have broadcom netxtreme gigabit ethernet adapter driver version 15.6.1.3...working happily in build 9879. you should have tried installing the latest drivers for windows 8.1in new build. carey frisch Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  Windows 10 Insider Preview Setup and Installation

wmi failure- unable to create resource access policy

i installed rd gateway on 2008 r2 machine in domain. when attempt create rap following error box, , no rap created: wmi failure: unable create resource access policy help? bill hagen, owner computer geek newberg, or www.thatcomputergeek.com hi, among previous experience, wmi failure error message may reported if temp system environment variable configured different volume system volume. to check this, click start > control panel > system , security > system > advanced system settings , click environment variables button. under system variable section, let's verify both path of temp , tmp environment variables configured on same volume system volume.  default, set native location: %systemroot%\temp (i.e.c:\windows\temp) . 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 answ

Dual Monitors

hello , thank if can assist me , if not, thank still. i have macbook pro 13-inch late 2011 using sierra 10.12 os. i can connect work office computer using remote desktop 8. the issue: cannot utilize second monitor, in case mac (i have secondary monitor) - using monitor, larger, primary. when not logged remote desktop, can utilized both monitors interchangeably without issues. any ideas or appreciated. galtin hi, first, please make sure using latest rdp client version 8.0.36: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id715768417?mt=12 also check configuration settings below: getting started remote desktop client on mac https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn473012(v=ws.11).aspx besides, try our beta application. working on new experience of our app , comes few new features: https://aka.ms/rdmac-preview best regards, alvin wang please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact

Update A and PTR records through script

hi i need script update , ptr record through powershell. created 1 script , working zone only. but not create records in domain folder under zone.. please me on below thread.. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/54da45ca-dd09-46bd-817f-6f107abad500/a-and-ptr-records-update-under-zones-folder?forum=winserverpowershell hi, according same thread below have created in windows powershell forum, seems issue solved: a , ptr records update under zone's folder in addition, if have questions related network, glad provide assistance. best regards, susie Windows Server  >  Network Infrastructure Servers

Hyper V Replica Cross Site Cross Domain certificate issue

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hello, i've issued san certificates both primary server (domain1) , replica server (domain2) enterprise ca , replication these certificates works fine if use internal name of replica server when enabling replication on specific vm.  if change name of replica server public address though "servername.dyndns.org"  (using dyn cheap external access testing) in order try replication on wan following errors.  same certificates , configuration work fine local name.  have of internal , external names on certificate subject alternative names, i've imported ca certificate the trusted root store of primary server, have hyper v replica open on firewall, , forwarding 443 through external firewall well.  help!   enabling replication failed. hyper-v failed enable replication. hyper-v received digital certificate not valid replica server servername.dyndns.org. hyper-v failed enable replication virtual machine new virtual machine’: specified certificate self signed.

Upgrade Server 2012 running WSUS 6.2.9200 to Server 2012 R2

hello, we're looking @ upgrading our wsus server 2012 2012 r2. we're using version 6.2.9200 , wanted know of prerequisites needed before performing upgrade. attempted upgrade 2012 r2 earlier today got stuck @ wsus post installation task in progress screen , had revert 2012. thank you! hi, as far know, can not in-place upgrade wsus v6.3. we need migrate wsus service. detailed procedure, please follow guide below: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh852347.aspx best regards. steven lee please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  WSUS

Battery shown on non-mobile PC

i installed windows 10 tp on mini pc has no battery. nevertheless battery icon shown @ login screen, x. shouldn't disappear in next release? additional information: has amd athlon 5350 "kabini" (4x 2,0ghz), 8gb ram, 250gb ssd, amd radeon r3 graphic and blu-ray. if desired can post photo, or / and the link manufactorer website. make sure report issue using feedback app. i read other people reporting issue using different devices. it won't happen devices , time. Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  Windows 10 Insider Preview General

DC Crashed

hi i have win2k3 domain 2 domain controllers. unfortunately 1 domain controller crashed , having below listed roles along dhcp. how ever had dhcp backup , restored backup on alternate server.but roles needs moved on new dc built.how can , along need clear records pertaining crashed dc.please guide me step step perform operation. (confusion between seize , transfer roles) apply in case. schema owner                server1.x.com domain role owner           server1.x.com pdc role                        server 2.x.com rid pool manager            server 2.x.com infrastructure owner        server 2.x.com   server1.x.com dead server , server2.x.com live server.   along have 2 more queries needed help. i'm building new domain along on 2k3 not have relation (separate network) , have task of creating/importing some  users existing domain created in new domain. user's approx 800 .how can create these users in less time , efficient manner.knowledge short on scriptin

Windows Server 2008 R2 - Scheduled Task randomly executes script

i having issue windows scheduled task executes vbs script.  i have same script running same configuration on server without issue. task shows starts , completes without issue the vbs script not being executed. have other windows scheduled tasks configured on server issues running without issues.  i have noticed when delete task , re-create run first time without issue, beyond random.  hoping has answer bizarre behavior.   below xml configured task: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?> <task version="1.3" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/windows/2004/02/mit/task">   <registrationinfo>     <date>2016-02-27t10:51:58</date>     <author>administrator</author>   </registrationinfo>   <triggers>     <timetrigger>       <repetition>         <interval>pt1h</interval>         <stopatdurationend>false</stopatdurationend>       </r

WDS - Prompt for User to Enter a Computer Name

hello,   i'm trying tweak out our wds answer file stop , ask user enter computer name. i've tried removing value in "computername" field of answer file in pass 4 specialize seems skip right , apply default name. have tips? hi, i dont believe possible. use mdt 2010 update 1. has built in wizards ask such things computer name, domain ect. can automate pretty of deployment. integrates wds. thanks paul twitter: paul__iddon..... please remember click "mark answer" on post helps you, , click "unmark answer" if marked post not answer question. dont forget vote on if find answer helpful. can beneficial other community members reading thread. advice given in these forums should tested in non production environment before implementing. Windows Server  > 

Trust relationship between Win Server 2008 and Win Server 2000 timeout?

i have (with agony) configured trust relationship between our new windows 2008 server r2(a) , existing windows 2000 server(b).  2008 server replaces 2000 version 1 crashed.  trust existed on 2000 version , allowed users domain b access printers , file shares on domain a, not other way around.  working in 2008, however, users on domain b lock pc @ night (instead of doing shutdown) have logoff/logon again in morning in order access shares/printers. users getting annoyed, because on system , start working, not noticing there issue until try print or open shared document on domain a.  have close out of applications , logoff/logon.  is there timeout setting or need change correct this?  can provide little insight? delete broken trust on domain(a), delete broken trust , metadata cleanup on domain(b) failed domain controller, , create new trust. clean dns (b domain) of references failed domain controller (srv, a, , ptr records) http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727050.aspx#edaa

what is the difference between jpegphoto and thumbnailphoto attribute in AD?

what difference between jpegphoto , thumbnailphoto attribute in ad? thanks , regards, radhakrishnan hi! there pretty big difference (none of answers provided far correct) thumbnailphoto: single valued , have upper-range of : 102400 bytes. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc221395(v=prot.10).aspx jpegphoto: on other hand multivalued , doesn’t enforce upper-range: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc221100(v=prot.10) enfo zipper christoffer andersson – principal advisor Windows Server  >  Directory Services

New 2008 Server Install -- Mirroring the System/Boot Drive

hello! i trying mirror system drive (that has 100 mb system reserved partition) drive of same size , cannot find option allow me mirror it. i did set dynamic did drive want mirror to. same make, same model, same size exactly. there way can mirror drive os? (there reasons why don't want in on-board raid chip on motherboard.)   and, yes -- know h/w raid better kinds of reasons time, need long enough reconfigurations , have other plans wanted use software mirroring this.  (and, don't have capability, i'm sure question them, too.) thank suggestions/advice, etc. best, galen. this article may help. how set dynamic boot partition mirroring on guid partition table (gpt) disks in windows server 2008 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951985         regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] Windows Server

Are users deleted when deleting a domain?

hello, techies, have added active directory domain services role on server 2008 r2 machine, thereby creating domain , domain controller on machine. result users on machine (there local users) became domain users. want remove everything, i.e. domain controller, domain, ad ds. therefore wanted use dcpromo.exe, assuming users have formerly been local users become local again, i.e. there local account structure once domain controller has been removed. true? or users deleted, being part of domain? if true, there way retain users? by way: manage server machine via remote connection win 7 client. greetings karl that should work copying profile , better option re-create accounts manually.regarding difficult predict, need confirm oracle or test in lab before doing it.   regards   awinish vishwakarma my blog:   awinish.wordpress.com this posting provided as-is no warranties/guarantees , confers no rights.

Network shared printer shows "Offline" after wide area network connection has been restored

good day, we have multiple locations connect our data center run applications. have 2 windows print servers @ datacenter (1 windows 2003 r2 , 1 windows 2008) remote printers installed , shared tcpip printers. my question/problem when wan link goes down, printer status (on windows printer server) changes offline. when wan link restored, have restart print spooler service (on both w2k3 , w2k8) on server printers work again. ideas how make printers come online when wan link restored? thanks, steve hi alan, that's next step. have disabled snmp on printer ports , update thread after our next network outage. thanks, slj Windows Server  >  Print/Fax

Does 2-nodes Storage Space Direct need AD?

since new clustering feature in ws2016 makes possible configure workgroup cluster without domain joined, mean ad not necessary if configure 2-nodes (or 3-nodes) hci system using s2d? failover clustering no longer requires node domain joined, applies spaces direct.  yes, domain'less 2-node spaces direct deployment. now question comes want run on it...  works great sql server.  mention hyper-converged.  hyper-v live migration not work on domain'less cluster... , hyper-v cluster without live migration, pretty worthless. so end answer, not want do. thanks! elden Windows Server  >  Windows Server Technical Preview

Output Resmon Disk Activity to file?

hello, i need output disk activity (under dick tab) in resmon time stamps, possible? this on our file server , replicates remote server using doubletake , @ times see huge amount of data go , server our remote server, need know partition , possible files. we need time stamps spike in data can happen @ random times need cross reference it, ideas? hi, cannot use resource monitor output disk activity time stamps. can try using process monitor achieve this. process monitor advanced monitoring tool windows shows real-time file system, registry , process/thread activity. process monitor v3.1 https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896645 best regards, mandy please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  > 

Lock down RDS desktop.

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hi, have setup new windows 2012 rds environment , published-desktop group of users.  if want create gpo restrict users accessing critical system shortcuts such control panel, cmd, powershell, , lock down securities regular users, suggest link it?   our ad running on windows server 2008.   many thanks.  hi edkc, there set of group policy settings have configure lock down rd session host server. refer list below :    restricting device , resource redirection restricting device , resource redirection can configured using following group policy parameter: -       computer configuration | policies | administrative templates | windows - components | remote desktop services | session host remote desktop | redirection of device , resource    restricting printers redirection restricting printers redirection can configured using following group policy parameter: - computer configuration | policies | administrative templates | windows components

how to modify Local Security policy for memeber server?

hello all, we have member server has domain policy applied, need modify local security policy have more restrictive settings control local accounts settings (i believe domain policy doesn't control local accounts, controls domain accounts right?) when open local security policy (secpol.msc) on server, figured out settings greyed out , unable modify them please advise thanks lot in advance best regards generally, can manage these things in group policy targeted specific server or ou. can define scope of gpo specifying applied, , computers in ou (or wmi query result) apply setting.  local security policies can greyed out number of reasons. local administrator? there site, domain or ou scoped gpo defining setting? easy thing remember acronym lsdou, defines order in group policies applied , order. farther right, higher priority. local site domain  organizational unit mark b. cooper, president , founder of pki solutions inc., former microsoft senior e

what's up with powershell versions?

the powershell install folder version 1.0 c:\windows\system32\windowspowershell\v1.0\ , script files had .ps1 extension. assumed subsequent versions appear in \v2.0\ , script filenames have .ps2 extension. neither happened, perhaps in part avoid confusion "playstation 2" commonly referred ps2 ;-) but seriously, now... had assumption played out, might have seen multiple powershell versions on 1 computer, perhaps using filetype determine engine used. in retrospect, changing extention on script files have caused issues along way when 1 upgraded powershell. bad did not settle on non-numeric file type like, example, .psh, .ps, .mps, etc. the fact powershell integrated os , linked .net may have had affect on situation. but water under bridge , of no real consequence, because powershell.exe supports version switch parameter: -version starts specified version of windows powershell. enter version number parameter, such "-version 1.0". great, can develop v

Windows 2012 (not R2) Event ID 257 Defrag task fails on volume - was not optimized becuase an error was encountered. 0x80070057

i have server generating above message.  tried execute defrag task on volume , failed.  other volumes complete successfully.  however, have issue, defrag started run outside of maintenance window (03:00 hrs.) , executed during working hours!!! consequently users not access system whilst happening. i have not customized of maintenance tasks, may exclude drive if happens again, defrag , optimization gui. so in summary, 2 issues: defrag on drives task executed in working hours  taks fails - operation not supported 0x80070057 (failing volume not clustered shared volume way, using scale out file server - failover cluster server configuration) kathleen hayhurst senior support analyst hi kathy, sorry delay . " i have a server that generating above message. " "(failing volume not clustered shared volume way, using a scale out file server - failover cluster server configuration " could please detail relation between problematic server and  sca

Installing WSUS on SBS2003

i have similar problem win sbs 2003 sp 2 system cannot wsus 3.0 sp1 or sp2 either install or operate properly. sp2 install never sync while sp1 stop @ end of installation similar posted above. when try remove wsus 3.0 sp3, error os not supporting version , need uninstall add/remove programs tried uninstall in first place!!! i've seen others indicate removing r2 , reinstalling in maintenance mode install wsus 2.0 , allow wsus 3.0 upgrade. can't find download r2 sbs 2003 aside msdn subscription downloads, premium version. what recommended version build of sbs i'm running? can't find documentation on error 2753. snips logs: the installer has encountered unexpected error installing package. may indicate problem package. error code 2753. windows server update services 3.0 sp1 not installed. more information, see setup logs c:\docume~1\dsc\locals~1\temp\1\wsussetupmsi_101012_2053.log c:\docume~1\dsc\locals~1\temp\1\wsussetup.log the error code 2753. argumen

Windows Datacenter: Unlimited OSE Questions

i new working in windows, may seen silly question... i have fresh copy of windows dataceneter , im ready start playing hyper-v r2 features. understand version allows unlimited instances of serer 08. first iso of server 08 can start use unlimited licensing? thanks!   dce licensing entitles run, s licensing entitlement only, not include media other editions. assumed have media, or have access media via volume licensing, otherwise have buy copy of media via volume licensing. depends on volume licensing agreement organisation has in place. vl agreements provide access download iso's, , obtain product keys etc. check person in organisation benefits administrator. don Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Printer works on all but one computer

for no reason, printer stopped being able print second document. i can print 1 document after fresh boot.  second document gets stuck in print queue until restart computer, or restart print spooler service. the printer works fine other pc's when connected usb, , works when set wireless network printer. however, if printer set wireless network printer, can see , connect problem pc, second document still gets stuck in queue. i can connect printer different pc usb, , share on network.  can print problem desktop no issues (whether job rendered on client or host) i removed old hard drive, , installed new drive, , installed new copy of windows 7, , updated drivers lexmark.  plugged printer new pc (software wise) , end same issue. what preventing computer spooling second document? what software issue persist on new hard drive fresh install of windows 7? what hardware issue affect spooling second document both usb or wireless network printer? i @ complete loss on how fi

Why page break and section break occur on the same line

hi, when use word 2010 insert page break , insert section break (with next page), found page break , section break on same line. in old 2003, page break , section break on difference line, does know how make 2003 style condition? thanks in advance, ray in word 2010, there layout option (expand list of layout options @ bottom of file tab | options | advanced) called "split apart page break , paragraph mark" can select or clear (whichever prefer). word 2003 behavior, should select option. however, instead of inserting both page break , next page section break, use odd page section break. word correctly add "filler" pages when necessary, select "different odd , even" and/or "mirror margins" in page setup dialog box (which can open double-clicking upper part of horizontal ruler). stefan blom, microsoft word mvp Microsoft Office