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Trusted application Symantec Antivirus

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we experience computers symantec antivirus receive question if trust software when has not been in user several weeks. is gpo setting can suppress warning , trust symantec antivirus  hi, try adjust settings of security settings , see if helps:   symantec antivirus third party application, doubt there related group policy manager it. think adjust settings on symantec antivirus involve symantec vendor have try. best regards, wendy please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com .  Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Deleted files

hi all either trying pain or doing cleaning in folders on server , deleted alot needed. able restore them using previous versions. know if there way can find out person deleted them. there way can find out. it dell poweredge 2600 win 2003 thanks read entire article file level auditing near end http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-22_11-6028421.html   Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Updating TOC in Word2003

i'm workingin word2007 , saving documents in word2003 colleagues have problems updating toc. evidently graphics appear in toc when updating in word2003. if graphics "in line text," means behave (large) text characters, make sure are  not inside paragraphs formatted heading style.   stefan blom microsoft word mvp "dmosler" wrote in message news:947cebf4-1bb8-48d7-a594-bb9d9baa1a0c@communitybridge.codeplex.com... i'm workingin word2007 , saving documents in word2003 colleagues have problems updating toc. evidently graphics appear in toc when updating in word2003. stefan blom, microsoft word mvp Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

Drive Mapping Group Policy Preferences- Drive Map Successfully but Event ID 1112 is logged at each logon

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users logging windows 7 desktops , or laptops seeing event id 1112 related drive mappings. users getting drives mapped desired. domain controller server 2012 r2. quite bit of discussion on topic on internet already. troubleshooting has been done. hoping fresh insight. hi, please check if reconnect option enabled in gpp configuration map drives below: if not, please enable , have try see if works. see more details similar problem from: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/b3c98774-790a-4f25-8406-0041fd26dad1/gpp-drive-maps-cause-eventid-1112?forum=winservergp best regards, wendy please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . Windows Server  >  ...

"Last Login" Reports for Active Directory (2003)

i looking utility allow me run reports against ad domain provide users last login information. know active in ad. thank in advance   hi, you can use lastlogontimestamp attribute identify unused computer , user accounts. the  lastlogontimestamp attribute replicated across domain controllers each domain.   therefore, can use single query find users or computers have not logged in within time. use functionality, windows server 2003 domain must @ windows server 2003 domain functionality level.    you cannot use lastlogontimestamp attribute in cases. in windows server 2003, lastlogontimestamp not updated in cases.  currently, kerberos , ntlm interactive logons update lastlogontimestamp attribute.  microsoft recommends use attribute when sure domain users regularly use kerberos authentication.   windows server 2003 not update lastlogontimestamp attribute in following cases: - certificate mapping through microsoft internet information services (iis). - username , password a...

unable to configure New Domain Tree in Existing Forest

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hi bhaskar... in pc installed windows server 2008 service pack1 32-bit os , using vm-ware workstation installed same os virtually... main os installed on hard disk domain controller (domain name bhaskar.com).. configured virtual os additional domain controller , child domain,(domain name sai.bhaskar).com while configuring new domain tree in existing forest showing following errors.. tried use different names after seeing error getting same error different names also.. pasting pictures below   the above picture shows error getting while configuring new domain tree in existing forest..it asked yes or no clicked no..even clicked yes showing error again , again clicked no , can see error while clicking no in below picture the above picture shows error after clicking no option... the above picture shows installation failed error.. can 1 me solution ? , why getting error ? should keep additional domain controller , child domain pc...

how do i fix my windows installer?

how fix windows installer? it's not registered correctly? hi,   please provide more detailed description of issue.   what os using? client or server ?   you may try install windows installer 4.5. http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=8483   technology changes life…… Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Problem adding ADM file

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i beginner setting group policies. boss has asked me set policy allows set whether internet explorer windows re-used when launching shortcuts. windows 2008 standard. i have written adm file follows:- class user category !!iereusewindows policy !!iereusewindowspolicy keyname "software\microsoft\internet explorer\main" explain !!iereusewindowspolicy_explain valuename "allowwindowreuse" valueon numeric 1 valueoff numeric 0 end policy end category [strings] iereusewindows="ie custom settings" iereusewindowspolicy="reuse windows launching shortcuts" iereusewindowspolicy_explain="enable setting allow reuse of windows launching shortcuts" i open group policy editor via group policy management (default domain policy). under computer configuration\policies\administrative templates, add template i have ensured filtering (view > filter options) set "any". i not error messages, , yet canno...

How do you update the list of inbox print drivers for W2K8 server?

i recall once in past on our w2k3 print server environment, clicked button somewhere in print server properties ( i think ) , downloaded list of new / updated inbox print drivers.  i'd prefer not via microsoft update catalog if possible. tyler mclaughlin the manufacturer /  model list view of print driver inf files located in \windows\inf.  in server 2003 the inbox driver list is ntprint.inf.  install print drivers 2003 onto server 2000 using have disk create new file in \windows\inf name oemnn.inf.  anytime add new driver machine oem inf file added.  printui parses files , displays printers listed in these inf files. with server 2008 + inf file manufacturers prn??001, ...002 ?? 2 chacter code manufacturer.  i'll pick hp since make sense.  in windows 7 there several  directory of c:\windows\inf 07/13/2009  08:51 pm           107,326 prnhp002.inf 07/13/2009  08:...

Client side on (windows 2008 r2 server) GPO version sysvol version showing (65535)

hi  i have 1 post in ad forum group policy solution.. can me on below forum ? https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/9a51e49c-02ca-42c3-8057-e6f04fb77efc/client-side-on-windows-2008-r2-server-gpo-version-sysvol-version-showing-65535?forum=winserverds since 1 server reporting, try uninstall/reinstall gpmc or make sure on latest version.  or compare gpmc versions between working , non-working clients. Windows Server  >  Group Policy

What is the latest version of WSUS

i keep seeing references wsus 4 , wsus 2012, yet cant find download them. there such thing? alan mosley - thatsit solutions windows server 2012, includes wsus role/feature (as did server2008). the version of wsus ships role in server2012, v6.2 [edit feb 03-2013: changed v4 v6.2] this version of wsus not available download earlier version of windows server. don (please take moment "vote helpful" and/or "mark answer", applicable. helps community, keeps forums tidy, , recognises useful contributions. thanks!) Windows Server  >  WSUS

AD FS 2.0 Perfmon Counters Missing

hi, i have few adfs servers.  one of them doesnt have same counters others , missing few.  i tried repairing them running lodctr /r hasnt worked. i had similar issue ad counters while , exported registry key working server , imported non working server , couters fixed. can these adfs counters? , if reg key need export / import? patrick hi patrick, did install update rollup 1 ad fs 2.0 on problematic machine? adds new performance counters. i had similar issue ad counters while , exported registry key working server , imported non working server , couters fixed. please let know registry path of ad counters mentioned, may able find out ad fs performance counters registry path accordingly. description of update rollup 1 active directory federation services (ad fs) 2.0 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2607496?wa=wsignin1.0 best regards, amy please remember mark replies answers if , un-mark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subsc...

Restricting access to virtual machines -- all VMs on server still show up

i trying restrict access when user logs in see vms should have access to. using windows server 2008 r2 rc. following post:  http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2008/07/03/delegating-hyper-v-virtual-machines/ have created scopes , assigned them user accounts. have assigned vms scopes using setscope.vbs scripts from:  http://blogs.technet.com/alipka/archive/2008/07/02/off-topic-things-and-some-hyper-v-goodies-resources-backup-and-azman-scope-scripts.aspx. pretty confident scope setup because if change role include new operations reflected user.   using rdp connect local hyper-v server. problem vms on server displayed user. able perform operations starting vms not in scope. well, if don't have permission perform operation should not show in hyper-v manager? ideas on how can have vms user has access show in hyper-v manager? thanks, geoff are aware can install hyper-v manager on remote machine? can instead of having people use rdp server. ...

Deploying server images to same domain

hi, i'm having difficulty working out way of deploying server images. we're running development system several different win 2008 servers (dc, sql, iis, etc). heavily configured, number of 3rd party applications installed. need deploy these servers larger, resilient network have several instances of each server running in same domain provide redundancy , failover (not using windows failover clustering). hardware identical in every way. main issue sid , machine name duplication. i'm looking way image , deploy these servers without them conflicting each other. sysprep seems intended tool, breaks config on of our servers in 1 way or another. don't trust newsid, it's unsupported , i've had break 2008 server badly in past. have "base image" works sysprep, there weeks of work put configuration of various servers don't want have duplicate during deployment phase. there issue of human error eliminate creating single set of master images can tested ...

Hyper-V not getting IP Address for PXE Booting

hi all, i'm trying windows installation happening within hyper-v machine wds server in vm. it's bit of confusing set up. have laptop running 2 vms - 1 windows server 2008 r2 (ad / dhcp / dns), second windows server 2008 r2 running windows deployment services.  i having physical machine running windows server 2008 r2 hyper-v installed. they're connected , communicating fine. can ping each other no issues. both physical server , wds server authenticated on domain , logged in. i have physical nic on physical server connecting laptop via network cabling - how communicate. whenever start hyper-v machine retrieve installation via wds server, nothing happens. dhcp times out. i've tried can think of. physical nic in physical server tp-link tg-3468. the nic on laptop realtek pcie gbe family controller - rtl8167. why can't hyper-v pick ip address pxe booting? thanks in advance! hi eliminatrix, >>i have physical nic on physical server connecting lap...

Will i be able to install Windowws server 2003 on a Dell Poweredge 2650 without a CD drive?

i have dell poweredge 2650 , have purchased friend , had no disk drive, wondering if install windows server 2003 onto server without buying cd drive.   thank you. sure can! problem is.. theres several methods in doing it! first method network deployment server wds or ris. that's little bit more complex, , i'd suggest path if intend on doing multiple installations of server. second method run install network share. copying cd on network share, can run installation (setup.exe) from booted pe environment. you can create pe environment on bootable cd or bootable usb. potentially copy server 2003 installation files usb if required. Windows Server  >  Setup Deployment

Windows Server 2003 R2 Standart Edition SP 2 Problem

i have 3 windows server in 1 domain, named server,server1,and server2 1st problem replication when run dcdiag on server1 test passed but if run dcdiag on server or server2 got tihs error:           replication generated error (1256) remote system not available           warning server1 pdc owner not responding ldap bind           warning server1 rid owner not responding ds rpc bind          etc         when run repadmin/replsum        server1 fail 100% error (1722) rpc server in unavailable 2nd problem cannot open gpo server neither server2, open in server1      error : failed open gpo ypu may not have appropriate rights     detail : server not operational    how solve problem, t...

Incorrect value for space seen within Windows

we recentlty added disk array , extended logical disk via hp storage tools.  within disk manager new available space seen.  right-clicked d drive , selected extend.    server blue-screened during process.  computer still shows old space.  disk manager shows correct new size within gui shows old space when check properties.  diskpart shown volumes new size.  of hp storage tools shows new values.  any thoughts on how values in line?  first thought using dispart recover command not sure do. thanks paul paul glickenhaus hi paul, please check if have no quota's set on d drive. may seeing allotted quota only. for more detailed information, please refer thread below: diskpart extended volume not file system http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/044778d6-a942-4758-bd90-1020a9a09895/diskpart-extended-volume-but-not-the-file-system?forum=winserverfiles regards, mandy we trying better un...

Files on 2012 Storage Spaces unreadable after reinstalling OS

hi there, i have test setup running hyperv server 2012.  there 3 physical disks, 1 hyperv installation , other 2 set storage pool various virtual disks. deciding have fresh start, removed 1 of virtual disks , reinstalled hyperv server.  after installation finished have attached virtual disk , marked read/write , appears fine, whenever try access file larger few kb fails. small files work fine, larger gives "the file cannot accessed system" error any ideas on how resolve appreciated. jon reeves my mistake, guess must have turned on dedupe @ point , forgotten it.  this test setup volumes have been moved around various different servers. i resolved issue creating windows server 2012 std vm, taking disk offline on hyperv server , mounting additional disk in new vm. as installed data deduplication files became accessible. running get-dedupstatus confirmed volume deduplicated remove deduplication running start-dedupjob -type unoptimiz...

Live Essentials 2011

is there way push live essentials 2011 out existing live product users? note don't want push whole wack of ____ out every user, update apps in place reduce support hassle trying figure out people running. hi, 1. deploy using group policy, can create ou , put computers need ou, configure group policy deploy software. 2. using logon script deploy software. 3. using sce(system center essentials) or  sccm(system center configurartion managers) deploy it. 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  >  WSUS

Migration WS2008RC1 Standard -> WS 2008 Standard

hello all, the x64 rc1 activation run out in june. i recieved rtm today. does have experience in migrating? my rc1 server dc , runs wsus 3.1. br kk   hello,   you perform in-place upgrade upgrade windows server 2008 rc1 rtm version. upgrading os rc rtm version quite simple , relatively pain-free process. auto run dvd , choose option upgrade.   you refer following link, processes similar upgrading windows server 2008 rc0 rc1.   upgrading windows server 2008 rc0 rc1 http://www.elmajdal.net/win2k8/upgrading_windows_server_2008_rc0_to_rc1.aspx Windows Server  >  Migration

Help with a macro in Word 2010

i have inherited a form created a macro-enabled template in word 2003.  form contained form fields , upon completing form, user clicked command button prompted user id, password, , added date stamp. locked form , kept form fields being edited.  there second command button when clicked prompted user for password used lock form.  if entered password matched original, form fields edited. i have had add date picker , change legacy drop-down form fields drop-down list content cotrols due need more 25 listings in drop-down boxes , have done in word 2010. my issue macro locks form fields to editing, not lock content controls.  need macro keep both form fields , content controls being edited second macro open both form fields , content controls being edited. i know little vba , appreciate help. here macros written: private sub commandbutton2_click() dim pw dim pwb pw = me.pw.value pwb = inputbox("please enter password used ...

Establishing the external trust

hi , the objective establish external trust , users in domain can access resources in domain. so tried establish external 1 way trust. when performing error current domain not able recognize the other domain. says setup cannot continue. and other error message while validating " secure channel verification on active directory domain controller failed errors.the specified domain not contacted. i tried dclist in vain, please find below error message: c:\documents , settings\exsaesw>nltest /dsgetdc:inter-ikea.com dsgetdcname failed: status = 1355 0x54b error_no_such_domain the conditional forwarders configured in inter-ikea.com domain domain, correct me if wrong if configure conditional forwarder domain other? and let me know ports needs opened in firewall establish external trust?   please me out in this. thanks , regards, schan. hello, how did configure dns on both sites of trust?...

Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy EventID:1006 ErrorCode:45

hello community, i new @ systemadministration , got problem our exchange-server (windows server 2012) since 3 weeks got error-message: - system - provider [ name ] microsoft-windows-grouppolicy [ guid ] {aea1b4fa-97d1-45f2-a64c-4d69fffd92c9} eventid 1006 version 0 level 2 task 0 opcode 1 keywords 0x8000000000000000 - timecreated [ systemtime ] 2015-08-12t06:41:25.822747300z eventrecordid 296156 - correlation [ activityid ] {27f8b567-b4a9-4711-bdf8-69f6583e15...

WIndows AD

hi guys, how can push policies on clients not in domain , in workgroup. and systems connected thru vpn firewall on  remote location. kindly me on that. regards hitesh gambhir hi, >>and systems connected thru vpn firewall on  remote location. when system connects vpn, user login domain users? if no, there no way push gpo unjoined domain clients. regards, cicely Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Windows server 2008 recovery to server 2012

i running 2008 windows server , have ran backup of whole server. backed because bought 2012 server because 2008 server not performing optimally anymore. updated 2012 latest update , transferred backup old server partition on new server. first gave me error not being able find catalogs not being found. retransferred whole save including files , tried run recovery again, time gave me error not being able find recovery. question this, possible use recovery windows server 2008 , recover work on new 2012 server or have start over? hi, downgrade , down-edition rights end-user right microsoft offers customers oem products meet technical requirements windows software downgrade. please check downgrade rights windows server 2012: http://www.microsoft.com/oem/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/downgrade_rights.aspx#fbid=wvdox7kx-yn regards. please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com ...

user desktop fixed

i have windows server 2003 active directory , when log on to  active directory server administrator account can not change feature in it's desktop , change not saved. , log off , again log on changes in desktop reset none. and other user have permission remote can not remote it. please check if have mandatory profile. - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307800 and other user have permission remote can not remote it. other users cannot rdp or log on locally domain controller, it's disabled design securing dc. administrators have rights log on domain controller. -  sachin gadhave mcp, mcsa, mcts Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Active Directory Question

we have windows 2003 server enterprise active directory domain controller.  our 30 clients have windows xp professional (which swapped out year).  looking @ replacing server windows server 2012 standard edition.   want clients have same exact desktops when over.  know there procedures on how "demote" , "promote" domain controllers.  need step step guide on how please , "gotchas" maybe waiting on me.   in advance!  our clients able log on nothing has been swapped out. i'll go adding 20012per question.  so yes dcpromo , make additional dc in current domain.  during dcpromo process should select box dns server , global catalog.  then after promotion have new dc/dns/gc.    update clients (static , dhcp) use new box dns. can transfer fsmo roles new box. 1 confident transferred check health of new dc using tools dcdiag/repadmin/event logs.  when things ok use dcprom...

Application slow over Windows 2012 R2 RDP than in the ESXi 5.5 Console

hi, have sql 2008 r2 application slower on brand new 2012 r2 rds rdp access in console of esxi 5.5 server. i access via session broker 2012 r2 rds farm. if start application, going 5-8 sek. if same directly on esx console, going 1 sek. if old 2008 r2 farm! i have test lot of things, more/less cpu, ram , networ overload disabled, have test have found in www :( nothing helps.... what can be? pleas me, our developer realy angry :) thx. hi, 1. client pc's operating system version? 2. version of mstsc.exe installed on client?  should 6.3.9600 3. application running published remoteapp or running within full remote desktop connection? 4. when refer esxi console saying you log on to the console of server 2012 r2 rdsh server (the same server instance connect via remote desktop) , application opens in 1 second? 5. delay occur?  taking long time launch remoteapp/connect full remote desktop, or taking long time launch application after connected...

Perfmon counter issue in windows 2003

in windows 2003 of performance counters missing when connecting thru remote. when chcked locally working fine.but accessing remote counters missing. regards rajesh.n.p you receiving event id 1010 , fix kind of problem, need obtain following hotfix:   http://support.microsoft.com/kb/842900   it seems computer automatically got update yesterday. anyway, i’m glad see problem resolved.   best regards dale 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  >  Windows Server General Forum

Powershel Script Problem

hy all, i have problem script : $server = read-host "server" $package = read-host "id" $scriptpath = "\\" + $server + "\source\" + $package + "\install.vbs" $script = cscript $scriptpath psexec.exe -u domain\admin -p password $poste $script when executed script has launch .vbs script install program on distant pc script installs program on pc i have tried combine psexec -u domain\admin -p password \\pc-name cmd.exe , type command line cscript \\server \source\id-package\install.vbs in script powershell me in daily work. install lot of programs on lot of pc. note : have tried even psexec -u domain\admin -p password \\pc-name cmd.exe /k $script had same problem can me please? hi, try use invoke-command powershell cmdlet instead psexec . or don`t have windows management framework on remote server? $server = read-host "server" $package = read-host "id" $scriptpath =...

How to get output from invoke-command

hi, here how use command: works correctly , job need info in log file. so in script file write write-output nothing appear in log file $filemigr = "$scriptpath\migrateuser.ps1" $sess = new-pssession $servername -authentication credssp -credential $cred $log = invoke-command -filepath $filemigr -session $sess -outvariable log | out-file $pathfile -append here ps1 file 'add-pssnapin microsoft.sharepoint.powershell [microsoft.sharepoint.spsecurity]::runwithelevatedprivileges({ write-output "testtttttttttt" $accountfrom = "dom\xxxx" $accountto = "dom\yyyy" $webapps = get-spwebapplication $usertoreplace = "" $userreplaced = "" foreach($webapp in $webapps){ $cptsc = 1 foreach($sc in $webapp.sites){ ...

Automated background image changes

hi have 2008r2 system windows 7 , xp clients company launching a  new product in few weeks, use group policy update everyones desktop image "coming soon" set image change on daily basis automatically, ie each image have new text on "10 days go" "9 days go" etc there scripts or know how without manually going in , updating policy image on daily basis. hope makes sense in advance seek assistance in scripting forum http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/itcg/threads http://www.arabitpro.com Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

New-DFSNRoot Access Denied Error on 2012 R2 (2003 Forest/Domain)

hi all, i'm unable create working dfs-n root using new-dfsnroot.  the runs without issue , dfs-n visible if try issue new-dfsnfolder following; new-dfsnfolder : access cim resource not available client. at line:1 char:1 + new-dfsnfolder –path "\\example.com\root1\folder1" -targetpath $smbsourc ... + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~     + categoryinfo          : permissiondenied: (msft_dfsnamespacefolder:root\microsoft\...namespacefolder) [new-dfsnfolder], cimexception     + fullyqualifiederrorid : mi result 2,new-dfsnfolder if attempt add folder via mmc get; \\example.com\root1\folder1: folder target \\fileserver1\folder1 cannot added folder.  access denied. creating root , folder using mmc alone works without issue.  i'm running powershell 2012 r2 box on 2003 functional level forest/domain (so dfs-n root can't in 2008 mode). when ...

NSLOOKUP of AD Domain Name?

i noticed there ip address not ip address of domain controllers when did nslookup of domain name.  i looked @ same parent entries in dns , saw ip address there. this ip address belongs hyper-v host contains domain controllers guests.  would cause entry in dns , should left alone or mean former domain controller once had ip address assigned hyper-v host , should removed? hi, the simplest answer default configuration of ad-integrated zone is yes, can delete ns (from name servers tab) , (from zone) records, investigate whether or not indicative of larger issue requires metadata cleanup. you should not seeing invalid soa record, dns server you're connected to. to remove ns record, can edit properties of zone, select name servers tab , remove inappropriate entry. to remove a record, right-click on , choose delete. you might need check , remove reverse lookup (ptr) records, along various srv records under various zones beginning underscore ("_"). a...