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\boine-master Profile

i found profile on computer , wanted know if maybe know someone? did program put on computer or part of operating system. happens if delete this. know ? rod biser hi rodbiser, thanks posting. this profile isn't familar me. however, delete file, would recommend make backup before working on serious problems on pc. this article helpful judge files can deleted safely in computer: http://www.kturby.com/pcdelete1.htm i hope helps. we trying better understand customer views on social support experience, participation in interview project appreciated if have time. helping make community forums great place. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Wireless 2-factor authentication using NPS and AD root CA

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hi, we using wireless solution nps authentication peap , computer account authentication. we have new needs 2-factor authentication below: - our ad root ca provide certificate each computer in our ad. - certificate must used 1st authentication. - wen client certificate validated, provide computer account credentials second authentication. how can set nps provide kind of authentication? thank you pm pm hi pm, we can force clients use machine account 802.1x authentication. 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  >  Network Infrastructure Servers

[SOLVED] Multiple Instances of Word 2010; Possible to Force Single Instance?

is possible either: control word instancing single instace application; or adjust behavior if there's word of word, new documents (no matter how they're launched) open in existing instance , not new one? i have user tends open documents en masse/in bulk, highlighting 2-8 @ time , opening them (alternate-click > open or once selected hitting [enter]). when this, multiple instances of word launched. very there instance each document, close.  for example, if opened 8 documents there might 5-7 instances, several instances showing 2 or more documents in view > switch windows. multiple instances of word problem user because because heavy user of ctrl+f6 / ctrl+shift+f6. and when documents spread out across multiple instances, not work: not allow them cycle through opened documents; cycle through within particular instance of word. is design? is change in way earlier versions of word behaved? is 'undocumented feature' [or worse]? can behavior controlled

SPLA for migration of physical HyperV to a Cloud server

hello, we considering migrate physical hypervisor hosted server. have information mensual fees th hypervisor but, still need microsoft licences. , seems spla licences needed. the cloud hypervisor has 8cores/16threads. there (about) 20 users, using rds , ms office. 1) need 3 vm (w2012-r2), how many spla licences need ? ones (if there different) ? p/n of these licences ? 2) need cal per user ? if yes, ones (what p/n) ? 3) need rds cal per user ? if yes, ones (what p/n) ? 4) need specific licences ms office ? if yes, ones (what p/n) ? in advance help answers licensing questions in forum opinion of technicians.  not legal opinions.  need talk trained microsoft licensing specialist ensure or company not legal trouble result of following opinion of random, anonymous technical person. contact microsoft reseller whom purchase software.  may have licensing specialist on staff.  if not, contact microsoft directly.  licensing questions handled no cost.

Failover Adapter Doesn't Install - W2K8 R2 SP1

all, i'm attempting install failovercluster-core feature on w2k8 r2 sp1 core.  the failover cluster virtual adapter not appear installing.  it appears show "unknown device" in device manager.  i've used commands below add , remove feature: dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:failovercluster-core start /w ocsetup failovercluster-core dism /online /disable-feature /featurename:failovercluster-core i have verified feature installed using: oclist | find "installed" kb978309 not fix slipstreamed sp1. kinda out of ideas.  anybody got suggestions? thanks hi jacob, what validation here? face issues when building cluster? , sure "unknown device" failover cluster adapter? "microsoft failover cluster virtual adapter" when run ipconfig /all? http://blogs.technet.com/b/askcore/archive/2009/02/13/what-is-a-microsoft-failover-cluster-virtual-adapter-anyway.aspx regards ramazan ramazan can [mvp cluster] http://ramazanc

Windows Server 2008R2, D.C. and A.D. Certificate Services

hi i've got d.c. a.d. certificate services installed. below certificates of server expire 25th of may. renew automatically? 1. issued to:server1 intended purposes: <all> certificate template: root certification authority 2. issued to:server1 intended purposes: client auth, server auth certificate template: domain controller authentication and few more... thank help! kind regards tomasz hi, first of ad , cs on same server not best practice unless small organisation limited resources @ peril. regarding question answer no not auto renew, have manually renew certs on root ca , distribute servers/clients. check link process https://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/cc740209%28v=ws.10%29.aspx and depend on pki hierarchy if have subca's have deploy renewed root ca certs. regards, jim mscs - mcp disclaimer: posting provided no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. when see answers , helpful posts, please cli

After Changing Published FQDN we receive error in Web Access: unable to exchange policies

2012 rds setup - 1 2012 server gateway, connection broker, , web access roles on it - 1 2012 server acting session host i able connect through web access desktop of session host server. however, receive certificate error. to fix cert error tried change published fqdn name powershell command script tp/microsoft: set-rdpublishedname.ps1. script worked , fqdn name changed, connection web access doesn't work @ anymore. getting the error message "your computer can't connect remote computer because remote desktop gateway , remote computer unable exchange policies...". if i configure rdp connection instead of going through web access not error.   thank in advance advice regarding these problems. hi, this bug.  how precisely have rd cap configured?  please provide exact settings using on requirements, device redirection, , timeouts tabs can attempt reproduce in future. as far being security issue, if concerned best disable redirections on rdsh server(s) or

Grant access to modify membership of local administrator group

hello i active directory administrator , grant user access modify membership of local administrator group computers in specific ou only. tried via delegation of control modify membership of group, when tries modify administrators group of 1 computer on ou, gets message access denied. there way other delegation of control. hi, according description, want grant right modify local administrator group membership on computers belong 1 specific ou through aduc, right? i don’t think possible via delegate control, since local administrator group membership can modified local administrator on local machine, did grant right modify group membership of specific ou, means adding/deleting members within ou. in other words, need add user local administrator group on local machines achieve goal. best regards, amy Windows Server  > 

Remote Desktop Access Licensing

i gone through forums , articles, got 2 different kind of answer same question, per below: for rds cal per user, assign specific person? or can share between 2 users (different shift, different laptop)? hi, did check page: remote desktop services cals the situation describing example of rds per device: have 1 device , 2 users. but, working in different shifts, think if 1 cal used @ same time, can use same cal per user 2 users. don't think possible. if use rds per user, you'll need 2 user cals. "an rds per user cal gives 1 user right access rd session host server unlimited number of client computers or devices." "failure have rds per user cal each user, if per user licensing mode being used, violation of license terms." in scenario, use rds per device. or purchase 2 rds per user cals. please click on propose answer or mark post , helpful other people. posting provided as-is no warranties, , confers no rights.

how to restore deleted computer account in Active directory

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hi how restore deleted computer account in active directory system state backup os windows 2003 r2 thankz exactly creating these duplicate names? domain administrators, or delegated task? if domain admins, instruct them put in service ticket requesting create computer name, can evaluate , approve request whether it's legit or not. if delegated task, suggestion remove part of permissions, , instruct them put in service ticket requesting creation. . i recommend reducing ability regular domain user add machine account domain reducing "ms-ds-machine-account-quota" attribute value default 10 to 0: windows server 2008: changing default ms-ds-machine-account-quota attribute http://www.korabtech.com/2010/05/windows-server-2008-changing-default-ms.html default limit number of workstations user can join domain http://support.microsoft.com/kb/243327 . . if feel our responses , above info was not helpful: you need resolve whatever issue in domain

AD LDS How to create a user on an empty app partition

i created stand alone ad lds instance using setup wizard.  used adsi edit create users container.  next created user, set password , set msds_useraccount disabled false. tried expand roles, expand readers, edit member property , add dn: o=microsoft,c=us,cn=users,cn=joe , following error: operation failed. error code: 0x20b5 name reference is invalid.  problem 1005.... how fix this?  can't user defined in ad lds or reference real windows account? thanks it looks user dn invalid. try following: cn=joe,cn=users,c=us,o=microsoft Windows Server  >  Directory Services

hyper-v 2012 r2 host kernel memory ballooning

i've noticed hyper-v 2012 r2 hosts growing kernel memory, appears doesn't stop grow. one of hosts grew 80gb, server equipped 200gb - it's 50%. only way flush kernel memory restart host. i've done set reserved hyper-v parent host memory, using hklm\software\microsoft\wi ndows nt\currentversion\virtuali zation\mem oryreserve but doesn't seem take effect, kernel memory still growing. please assist. you not need worry paged memory.  means operating system doing job placing 'unnecessary' stuff page file allow real memory used real work.  nonpaged number real number need concerned about, , number seems within bounds of 128gb system.  granted, paged number higher mine, sure running different tasks in parent partition.  example, not running dell utilities.  grins, try stopping utilities see happens.  haven't tried it, if make page file smaller, might make paged number smaller, too.  on hyper-v systems, tend limit page file maximum of 4 gb ini

Clear Saved Credentials

hello! i've been searching answer years , have decided ask... my home environment has windows server 2012 computers connecting through active directory. there users dont want have access server (my children). well, when setting computers, go windows explorer (or file manager newer versions of windows) , try manually browse server, problem tries login credentials , not give me option enter new credentials. option, not. i've tried going credential manager son's computer, , there's nothing in there. today tried using net user * /delete command , said there nothing delete. on daughter's computer there things in both, still, doesnt ask me credentials after doing that. i've tried force closing explorer.exe after deleting saved credentials , after running net command , still, doesnt prompt me credentials. how on earth windows ask me credentials! i've scoured internet , solutions can find 2 mentioned, dont work me!   since i'm in windows environm

Domain Controllers not creating crash dump files

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hi everyone, we running windows 2008 r2 domain controllers in forest level windows 2008 r2. have 70+ domain controllers. of virtual running on vmware. only the main data centers having exchange have physical domain controllers. infrastructure upgraded 1 windows 2003.  from last 2 months many virtual domain controllers facing unexpected reboots. there no fixed dc or pattern. have configured kernel crash dump files generated crash dump files not getting generated on 1 of them. the virtual domain controllers have 2.5 gb ram , page file 2.5 gb. if increase page file size issue same. i used notmyfault.exe tool sysinternals check whether manual trigger generates dump file. surprise dump file created successfully. tried different option in notmyfault irp, deadlock etc , in occasions dump file generated successfully. we need find reason why our domain controllers getting rebooted. much appreciated. regards, abhi this may more appropriate article try setting manually.

Persistent event 5774

hi, we have pair of server 2008 dcs, both gc , use ad integrated dns. after migrating servers iaas provider, found quirk meant tool renamed 1 of dcs. don't think changed server's guid. changing name has resolved many of issues, persistently event 5774. after removing , replacing the incorrect entry under _msdcs.[domain] dns folder, able restart netlogon , dns server , dcdiag came clean. used fqdn when recreating cname under _msdcs.[domain]. tested both dcs can resolve record. cname created "allow authenticated user update dns records same name..." we noted had event 414, due non qaulified name server entry under our domain forward zone. if removed incorrect nameserver, created again when dns server service restarted. decided leave monday. its monday , event 5774 symptoms have re-appeared. unable resolve _msdcs entry entered on friday recreating again temporarily resolves 5774 leaving same 414 event , symptom described above. any ideas how permanantly r

Storage pool different size disks

i have mirrored storage pool using 2 x 2tb disks. 1 of disks failed . bought 4tb disk replace defective disk. i added 2tb of disk existing pool , removed old defective disk pool. i have 2tb free on 4tb drive. created pool use other 2tb , have drive d mirrored 2tb on 2 disks , drive e simple 2tb. is right way this? also if buy drive can add e simple drive , convert e simple mirrored? tia hi, cannot add physical disk 2 different storage pool. can first create mirrored 2tb drive create simple 2tb drive in same storage pool. if storage space has been created, cannot convert virtual disk simple mirrored. more detailed information, please see: storage spaces asked questions (faq) http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/11382.storage-spaces-frequently-asked-questions-faq.aspx#what_properties_can_i_change_after_creating_a_storage_space best regards, mandy  we trying better understand customer views on social support experience, partic

Code 43 with USB hard drive after reboot

hello,   i open case because met troubles windows 2008 r2 , usb hard drive. i bought 10 hard drive connected on 10 dell servers backup. usb hard drives recognized when plugged once server rebooted, hard drive aren't recognized anymore. equipment present on device manager badly recognized (yellow triangle). when open device on device manager met error " windows has stopped device because has reported problems. (code 43) ". if unplug usb hard drive , plug hard drive recognized. same problem happened on 10 servers it's not faulty equipment more general problem. server date (windows , hardware). usb hard drives freecom hard drive , no specified usb drivers because equipment use “classical” driver. could me understand , solve problem is?     thanks lot help. hello, according http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc725873(v=ws.10).aspx driver problem, please contact dell correct drivers usb drive. seems internal windows driers not exact e

Folder Redirection my Desktop and Documents folder disappear when i disable the folder redirection policy

hello all, i had created fodler redirection policy redirect desktop , documents share, working slow working all. had disable folder redirection due manager pressure did, files disappeared desktop, reenablled policy , made changes policy "redirect folders profiles" , today server restarted due power issues , policy has taken effect again , of desktop items have disappered. need find solution issue server windows 2008 r2 clients windows7 i have tried reset csc using formatdatabase registry fix. on user desktops cannot not create shortcut of copy paste file, same true documents folder. please suggest do exchange rocks hi, from description, first of all, please understand since didn’t choose option “redirect folder local user profile location when policy removed” before trying stop folder redirection, not find in desktop of clients when folder redirection policy removed. in order stop folder redirection correctly, suggest refer following article

Setting up Trust between different domain (companies)

i helping company issues.   currently has 2 separate businesses in different locations. both domains operating separately , within same forest…etc. business #1 – domain name: company – running windows 2003 – domain , forest functional level “windows server 2003” business #2 – domain name: companyab – running windows 2008 – domain , forest functional level “windows server 2008 r2”. when previous person setup domain , network business #2 used ip address 192.168.1.x happened same ip addressing use in business #1. right owner wants tie both locations via vpn , setup , in order make easier access resources between sites need setup domain , forest trust between 2 locations. trust setup purpose of 1) sharing shared folder/directories on file servers on both locations 2) users in business #2 remote desktop server in business #1 use application , 3) sharing printers. i have read articles regarding trusts not find looking for: what type of trust need setup based on requireme

Are "Virtual Accounts" more secure than "Local Service" accounts?

i see lot of windows services can configured use "virtual accounts" rather built-in "local service" account. is former more secure latter? would idea, security perspective, run services "virtual" rather "local"? ed hi, posting in microsoft technet forums. “virtual accounts in windows server 2008 r2 , windows 7 "managed local accounts" provide following features simplify service administration: no password management required. ability access network computer identity in domain environment.” following article might helpful you: service accounts step-by-step guide http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd548356(v=ws.10).aspx regards kevin Windows Server  >  Security

After join to domain every reboot i have RDP log screen as start screen ( not local )

hello guys i have strange problem windows 2012 domain. when make domain after every computer has joined domain after reboot has log screen using rdp ( not locally ) - normal users annoying coz there need push esc on screen , can login computer ( locally ).  whats reason of ?  thx answers. hi do have gpo (group policies) defined? if remove machine domain , add same thing? Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Inspiegabile (per me) problema con Access 2003

salve, ho un server win 2003 con licenze terminal server. l'accesso remoto utente è configurato per eseguire automaticamente un applicativo access 2003. con questa configurazione però non funzionano campi calcolati e non mi appare la barra menu personalizzata che ho creato in access, pertanto il programma è pressochè inservibile; accedendo invece al desktop remoto e avviando manualmente l'applicativo access tutto funziona. non riesco capire da cosa dipenda questa anomalia. l'anomalia peraltro si manifesta sia in ambiente microsoft access, sia in ambiente microsoft access runtime (creato con visual studio tools), che risiedono ambedue sul server. che posso fare? grazie. giovanni dalla spagna hi,   i sorry seems have requested support localized product. since not familiar language, difficult perform further troubleshooting steps, such capturing , analyzing log file. these forums geared answer on english version of product. support localized versions requ

Word 2003 INCLUDEPICTURE from Access Database Not Working

i have word 2003 document connected access table.  both reside on c drive.  images need display in word document on network drives - located on place.  text in myfile field is: "f:\\common\\cost packet analysis\\pbm-logo.bmp" i have tried switching direction of \\ marks // , made no difference. my code on word document is: { includepicture {mergefield "myimage" } \ * mergeformat \ d } when run this, blank image box red x.  doing wrong?  driving me crazy, can't seem find answer anywhere. if you're getting blank image, suggests error in filepath. that's consistent "got filepath not found! message" reported in parallel thread. you should not change field code. cheers paul edstein [ms mvp - word] Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussi

Desktop Printer

 hi unable share desktop printer . it says printer settings not saved.operation not completed (error 0x000006d9) c:\>winerror 0x6d9   1753 ept_s_not_registered <--> 0xc0020036 ept_nt_not_registered i've seen error returned server service if windows firewall not enabled.  i've never been able reproduce issue not have access other firewall applications. enable windows firewall , try again.  i'm pretty sure can turn off once have sharing solution in place. alan morris windows printing team Windows Server  >  Print/Fax

Group Policy Folder Redirect NOT WORKING ANYMORE?

hello, i'm in lab environment doing testing before deploy. my basic setup: 1 server 2012 r2 domain controller (dc01) 1 server 2012 file server (fs01) 2 windows 7 pro workstations (ws01 & ws02) 4 different users after creating gpo redirecting the "documents" folder, doesn't work. the users folder shows on file server (which pointed to) but not content . in fact 3 out 4 users showed up. i had working before, after deleted gpo , recreated again doesn't work. what i've checked far:   i can navigate shared folder (\\fs01\home\%username%)  under properties of each users "documents" folder, path points local location (c:\users\username) i did add users gpo under "security filtering" (which shouldn't have because "authenticated users" is there default. setting first time rather basic. i'm puzzled why i'm having issues now. please help, hello, according understanding, 2 of 4 users folder redire

DNS Record Timestamp Replication

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hi there, i'm getting ready enable scavenging on our internal ad-replicated dns zone. looking around @ our dns record timestamps, noticed dc listed primary of other member servers has current timestamp. when create test record on primary dns server, replicates you'd expect no issues. records on non-primary dcs have correct data, old timestamps. is normal behaviour?  - liam hi ace, thanks response. think have pretty handle on scavenging process , of records behave expected. however, when record updates on server 1, timestamp isn't updated on server 2. if design, i'm not sure how cross-site name resolution work without having dns servers point root.  - liam might have missed part reading info in blog pointing link: "once timestamp set on record replicate around servers host zone. there 1 caveat this. if scavenging not enabled on zone hosts record never scavenge timestamp irrelevant. timestamp may updated on server client dynamically regist

change auto save time in Word

how change auto save function in word happen more frequently? home , student 2011 when try cut , past in word "thinking" image means "word not responding". ideas fix? mahalo, ly what kind of data pasting when happens? source? word gets slow if paste large amounts of data. in particular, when paste web page, may slow. in such case, pasting in plain text format more convenient.   as far know, copy , paste issues not related word’s autorecovery feature. stefan blom, microsoft word mvp Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

Windows 2008 R2 Server, Printer is offline.

i have issue brother printer mfc-8480dn. seems every time reboot server, printer offline. apparently not snmp issue, follow steps link- http://blog.rtwilson.com/how-to-fix-a-network-printer-suddenly-showing-as-offline-in-windows-vista/. the printer wired , port setting wsd. switch standard tcp/ip port rather wsd if having type of issue. yes cannot snmp issue.  snmp protocols are never used wsd ports. alan morris formerly windows printing team Windows Server  >  Print/Fax

"Log on as a service" Accidentally set in GPO

we have had policy "log on service" defined in gpo instead of locally on system should have been.  this caused bunch of services fail due service accounts not having permission log on. so our cto said instead of disabling policy, add of user accounts of services possible, policy. so question is,  if remove gpo log on service , log on batch job, original accounts had permission on each server restored? or need go each server , grant permission each server? > when user rights assignment defined in local group policy, is > restored when domain equivalent removed.   to add meat that:   scecli manages database (%windir%\security\database\secedit.sdb). database contains current , previous security settings. , previous settings restored database long file not corrupt or deleted.   greetings/grüße, martin mal ein gutes buch über gpos lesen? good or bad gpos? - blog… , if bothers me - coke bottle design refreshment (-:

NTBackup

we have windows 2003 server , using nt backup backup sensitive data external hard drive.   notice schedule backup routine i'm asked authenticate account , password twice.  first time when create backup , second after create weekly schedule backups.   why twice?  and, since have user account strictly backups member of backup builtin account, can use account? hi, it seems asked authenticate 1 when create backup , 2 when setup schedule, both objects need permission. for account in backup operator group, should has permission run ntbackup. possible issue backup schedule saved in system folder default, backup account may not have permission access it. if so, move file different folder such create c:\backup folder it. technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  > 

Why can i not migrate VMs between separate clusters in the same domain?

i have 4x hv 2012 r2 clusters of 3 hosts each. each 3 node cluster site in ad forest in same domain if try live migrate server or quick migrate can select other nodes in particular cluster in. if switch guest server off , try , migrate storage access denied errors. if remove guest clustering , use hyper-v cannot either - access denied errors the way able either locally host (not enough disk space) or create whole new file share permissions hosts having given share , ntfs permissions. doesnt seem right. requirements/caveats exporting hyper-v , hyper-v clusters? thanks you can't directly live migrate across cluster boundaries because cluster can operate on roles owns , can involve members of own cluster. live migration style function of failover clustering, not hyper-v. to achieve goal, need use non-clustered shared nothing live migration process, requires security , configuration changes enable. 1 that's done, remove source vm's ha resource current clust

Windows 2008 Dropping Registration in DNS

we in process of changing dns settings on our servers (about 550 or so). have been experiencing problem of our windows 2008 clients in when changing dns settings server not dynamically re-registering dns new dns servers (domain controllers). dc's win2k8 r2 , using ad integrated dns. there additional needs done may missing? hoping use gpo mass change these servers after experiencing problem on handful, reluctant make change in bulk until confident problem not arise again. should noted problem not appear affect windows 2003 servers , has not affected windows 2008 clients either. such cant find common denominator. scott, can you elaborate you're changing? i'm assuming mean changing dns addresses on 550 servers say, eg. 10.10.0.10 10.10.0.20. i'm assuming 10.10.0.10 (in example) dc hosting ad zone servers joined to, , 10.10.0.20 dc. therefore, if both in example dcs in same domain hosting same exact zone name , zone ad integrated, means settings same, up

Recreate User Profile that uses Folder Redirection

hi all, i recreate user profile utilizing folder redirection. have user log computer , have profile recreated. don't want of existing data copied over, want them log in , have system recreate folder redirection, if new user logging in first time.  redirect appdata, documents, , desktop only. it's windows 7 system well.  what's best way can accomplish this? thanks if want if never logged on, have delete local copies of user profile, possibly server based copy too, , pieces of folder redirection on remote server (where ever redirect to).   martin mal ein gutes buch über gpos lesen? no not evil, if know doing: or bad gpos? , if bothers me - coke bottle design refreshment :)) Windows Server  >  Group Policy

FTP service accesss from Internet - problem

hello all, when try access ftp (f.e. via command prompt) internet (external network), got situation: ftp> open ftp.server.name connected ftp.server.name . connection closed remote host. (this appears after approx. 10 sec.) ftp> on ftp.server.name (w2k8) have rras nat, on the external (internet) adapter have checked service ftp enabled... added 1 service on port 20 , marked enabled situation same... from internal network , localhost have no problem, working fine. thank advice... dalimil d. hi, dalimil, please let me know nap coming in picture scenario. brijesh shukla Windows Server  >  Network Infrastructure Servers

Unable to make restore point error 0x80070514

hi, i have domain controller windows server 2016 , on clients inside domain can't create restore points, error  the restore point not created following reason:not privileges or groups referenced assigned caller. (0x80070514) please try again. while if move computer out of domain works. i have checked , there no group policy prevent me ( have 1 wsus , default domain policy), strange thing if log in domain administrator credential can't make restore point. what can check? regards nicola hi, please check the local security policy.  there, in user rights assignments, check if setting “back files , directories” set domain admins.  if yes, add domain users privilege , reboot. http://mostlytechie.com/2013/08/system-restore-fun/ please note: since web site not hosted microsoft, link may change without notice. microsoft not guarantee accuracy of information. best regards, alvin wang please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedba

What Printers Can I Use with Server 2008?

i purchased new server has windows server 2008 installed.  several of clients accessing server have hp laserjet's 1018's or 1012's.  windows server 2008 not seem these printers , shuts down spooling server every time tries conect them. so question is... 1.  there fix this? 2.  there list of printers windows server 2008 compatible with?   thanks in advance help.   ~christine hi, thanks post. please understand printer drivers produced device manufacturers. after searching on hp website, did not see corresponding hp laserjet's 1018's or 1012's driver specific windows server 2008. in case, suggest contacting hp support check if there other compatible driver work on windows server 2008. as list of printers windows server 2008 compatible with, acces following link: http://www.windowsservercatalog.com/results.aspx?bcatid=1326&cpid=0&avc=10&or=1 hope helps. miles   please remember click “mark answer” on post helps you, , cli

Install application while users are connected

hello, i have simple question, can't find quick answer. can install application (over add/remove programs or change user /install mode) while users connected terminal server , working? thank you. hello strictly speaking can, best practice not. you should ensure server drained of current users , no subsequent logons can occur. can achieve remove members rd user groups or change logon mode prevent new connections. br mads  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  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

MPIO Failed Paths Disappear

hi, i testing new storage server on our san , having trouble mpio.  the storage server running comstar targeting software, luns being presented on fc.  after configuring mpio claim devices present server 2012 server, can see disks appropriate number of paths in round-robin active/active mode.   the problem seeing--well, not sure unexpected--is when remove path disks, path removed mpio device.  if remove paths, disk disappears.  the failed paths not come pack until restart (initiator/server 2012) server.     i think record of path persist in "failed" state until retry successful, in case path brought online.   is there wrong mpio configuration?  or harware/storage server-side problem (details below)?  comstar, far can find, not have dsm.   storage server: - openindiana (current version) - qlogic hbas on server/target - emulex hbas on client/initiator - hp brocade fc switches - comstar targeting software  my mpio settings (updated original posting):

server 2003 enterprize edition

hi  i have installed server2003  in hp proliant dl 360 (4g) server 8 gb or memory, after installation not showing 8gb of physical memory @ hardware mannager hi,   duplicate post, please refer to:   physical memory not showing http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservermanagement/thread/172129f8-5c8e-4804-9312-d2e6014115b3   best regards, vincent hu   Windows Server  >  Management

Create a forwarder resolution for an external domain ( www) in an interna zone with the same sufix.

first, thanks help . i have a dns server 2012 r2 . with multiple domains . have a direct search area domain1.com call for domain with internal resources . i want make a www record domain1.com ( internal) redirects www.domain2.com domain2.com is external webserver with dns server, and many vhosts , so make www.domain1.com record pointing to the ip not work me . resume .mydomain.com --->internal www.mydomain.com --> external http server vhosts thanks help . http://kinomakino.blogspot.com hi, >make www record  domain1.com (internal) redirects  www.domain2.com add cname direct www external web server. , make sure internal dns server has rrs resolve external web server. >domain2.com external webserver  dns server, , many vhosts, make www.domain1.com record pointing ip not work me records direct 1 name multi ip address – called round robin. not quite understand description, why doesn’t work? dns u

Windows Version for Remote Fx

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