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Odd behavior navigating folders on a server share

server os: windows server 2012 r2 client os(es): windows 7 pro 64bit server data storage server. have shares set uses. when user goes navigate to share windows explorer "jump" directories. best way can explain this: the user wants access "k:\data\data_folder_example\example_project". navigate folder, windows explorer change directory "k:\data\" or "k:\data\data_folder_example" on own. this happens folders on share. doesn't happen local folders. happens sporadically , different users. have done virus scans on clients, not yet server (it has massive amount of data on , take a very..very long time scan)  has happened else? how did fix it?  ideas? input appreciated. hi, mean when click “example_project”, jump root directories? there error message when user goes navigate share?  file share dfs share? if so, symptoms similar article below mentioned. install hotfix in article resolve issue: canno...

Reset RDP

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hi! how repair or reset remote desktop service in windows 2003 ent? have done fix example changing port number etc giving attached error whenever try connect. accepts connection when telnet port 3389. any suggestions? thanks. do receive event id 1100 on event viewer? try uncheck printers under rdc local resources test. or modify rdpdr registry subkey following post: your remote desktop session has ended event 1100 bob lin, mvp, mcse & cne networking, internet, routing, vpn troubleshooting on http://www.chicagotech.net how setup windows, network, vpn & remote access on http://www.howtonetworking.com Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Unattended Windows 2003 installation on Linux partitions

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i am  trying install windows 2003 using ris on existing linux partition. but fails delete partitions, , asks user delete partition manually. my ristndrd.sif contains: [unattended] filesystem = convertntfs [remoteinstall] repartition = yes usewholedisk = yes  but of no help. can adding entries in ristndrd.sif file, can installation without ant manual intervention? hi, you can use wds automatically format entire disk , make new partition. please take willwipedisk @ following link on technet. hope helps. willwipedisk http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc766180(ws.10).aspx performing unattended installation http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd637990(ws.10).aspx in addition, can check automatic partitioning part of following thread. problems installing windows on previous linux install manual partitioning in wds unattend file http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/winserversetup/thread/7f5f4aa5-7edb-4602-b520-2899bf...

System Refresh, bricks Laptop on latest Build 10240

hello, i'm having issues asus ultrabook, after performing system refresh, after updating newest build pushed fast track insider members yesterday (july 15, 2015).  computer displays screen saying: a configuration change requested clear computer's tpm (trusted platform module) warning: clearing erases information stored on tpm. lose created keys , access data encrypted keys. press f12 clear tpm press esc reject change request , continue keyboard dock came convertible ultrabook not working, trying press esc key not being recognized. have attempted use usb keyboard also, no avail. - found supposed solution here: http://blog.tony.ro/2014/05/asus-transformer-book-t300la-trusted.html , doesn't work. - have reached out asus tech support, , couldn't resolve issue. more appreciated. hi  saturobi360, have tried udpate bios? from link have posted, noticed should running bios version 206 or newer make method work. best regards please remember...

Delegate File Server Perms Administration

hello, more "how deal with...." question technical question itself. we have fileserver in our company , want delegate administration of permissions in internal team here in company. the thing not want assign domain admin group users , figuring out best way deal situation? @ first thinking in creating special ad group "fileserver_administration" , give ntfs permissions in shared resources them add/remove permissions in different folders , subfolders. annoying thing entering in different folders , subfolders in shared resources of fileserver add new group in security tab (ntfs perms) because file server there lots of inheritance breakdown, child folders has own perms different parent folders if best option ntfs "special permissions" should granted? is there best practice scenario? believe common scenario in medium-size/big companies thks!! hi, i think creating user group these users better option. if part of folders in shared folder need ...

Can I use Storage Replica for a standard file server disk?

hi, i have 2 x 2 node clusters, each cluster @ separate site. using server 2016. clusters nodes connect shared vhdx data , log drives. data disks encrypted using bilocker. so, can configure cluster cluster replication of disk. seems well, nothing replicates. this setup command: new-srpartnership -sourcecomputername cluster1 -sourcergname rg01 -sourcevolumename e: -sourcelogvolumename l: -destinationcomputername cluster2 -destinationrgname rg02 -destinationvolumename e:\ -destinationlogvolumename l: there no errors in logs. destination disk never becomes online (no access) though. docs wouild. status show 'log record copy destination', never goes away/changes. docs seem use csv, , uses source of c:\clusterstorage\volume1, trying use standard file server. if try use e:\shares\sharename complains being no matching gpt partition, whch why used drive letter only. ideas? thanks, carl. hi carladean, >the docs seem use csv, , uses source of c...

64 bit Application crash in Windows 2003 64 bit due to low SystemCache

hi all, we have 64 bit application. our application used customers taking backup of data of production information. since data backup utility, involves lot of io transaction huge data. we faced an issue where the application got crashed in windows 2003 64 bit machine when tried backup 60 gb of data. after processing 18 gb of data crashed witht error saying" system error: writefile: insufficient system resources exist complete requested service. error code: 3221255523". the system has 60 gb of physical ram the hypothesis belief that, in 64 bit machine system cache can grow unlimited size , @ 1 point there may chances starve memory , failing above error. suggestion found across net use utility set system cache limit never grows unlimitedly , starts clean cache content when reaches limit.  by this,  we have set syatem cache " maxsystemcachembytes" to 15% of physical momory , other options  " minsystemcach...

Scalable Network Pack (SNP), Should this be disabled on Windows Server 2003 SP2?

snp enabled default on windows server 2003 sp2. opinion unless there issue, there no need disable same. need expert suggestion. suggested disable snp on windows server 2003 sp2? if so, why? thanks mpc regards, mpc when snp first released caused issues on many older 2003 servers didin't have appropriate toe nics handle it, days not longer case.  - depends - answer, if causing performance issues, disable it, if not leave alone. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948496 Windows Server  >  Platform Networking

Customize Default Settings Printer Management Console

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have published print management console desk.  excellent tool.   need enforce settings.  right click printers, select add printer want allow , force default the setting "add tcp/ip or web services printer ip address or hostname", once select "next" want force "type of device" value of "tcp/ip device" , have check box "auto detect printer driver use" deselected.  nice have ability on next screen, "print driver", to have "use existing printer driver on computer" default option. hi, before going further, please provide more detailed information issue? it’s hard provide troubleshooting idea limited information posted. understanding. regards, andy qi andy qi technet community support Windows Server  >  ...

Remove switch user on windows 7 logon

hi, i'm deploy windows 7 clients , server 2008 r2 standard across our network, i've tweaked our gpo lock down windows 7 on the press ctrl+alt+delete logon can see switch user button need remove. have found several references applying local gp using gpedit on client, works, until add workstation domain , comes back! any ideas gratefully received! thanks hello, enable following setting in gpo on ou computers located: computer configuration > administrative templates > system > logon, in rioght pane choose "hide entry points fast user switching" best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Group Policy ...

RODC to PDC:

  rodc pdc: hi, i know following possibilities if primary domain controller failed shall promote rodc primary is possible transfer operation master role rodc do have official ms documents prove above possibilities. if primary domain controller failed shall promote rodc primary you have dcpromo rodc down member server , dcpromo again read/write dc. there no one-way upgrade of rodc read/write dc. is possible transfer operation master role rodc   not possible. rodc cannot hold fsmo roles because not support outbound replications. regards, salvador manaois iii mcse mcsa ceh mcitp | enterprise/server admin bytes & badz : http://badzmanaois.blogspot.com Windows Server  >  Directory Services ...

Windows Server 2012 R2 Domaincontroller with DNS, one NIC two static IP Adress

hello, deploy new infrastructure @ customer 2 new dc's. 1 dc physical, other virtual. we give dc's 2 static ip adresses, 1 windows environment , global ip adress management , other non windows service, global ip dns resolution, with 1 nic only (only 1 ip registred on dns via registry). primary ip: 10.0.10.1 second ip: 10.0.9.1 i'v reed many kb's , ms entry's how actuall , today have dc 2 static ip adress ? - supported or not support microsoft ? - how best practice in case ? best regards no microsoft article mentions not supported. however, remains non recommended practice. you can think disabling automatic dns registration , publishing dc records manually ip address want used contact after dns resolution. way can avoid unecessary problems multihoming might cause. this posting provided no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. ahmed malek my website link my linkedin profile my mvp profile ...

Copying files between two domain with no trust set in between ?

hi people, i'm wondering if possible create powershell script copy file between 2 fileserver in different domain on scheduled basis ? \\fileserver1.domain1.com\folder1 into  \\fileserver1.domain2.com\folder1  every 6 in morning. thanks. /* server support specialist */ 1) net use \\fileserver1.domain2.com\ipc$ / user:domain\user password copy ..... 2) or try using param - credential cmdlet's copy - item Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Requirement to enable more than two concurrent RDP sessions on multiple Windows Server 2012

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i have existing remote desktop licensing server, has users cals server 2008. have windows server 2012 r2, more 2 concurrent rdp connections required. what understand need install rds server roes on widows server 2012 , need have @ least 1 rd licensing server install rds cals, that’s all. if correct, questions : can use existing license server add newly purchased version 2012 rds user cals or need new licensing server?   if not correct, else need i appreciate detail step step thanks hi, thank posting in windows server forum. agree words of tp, can’t use lower version (server 2008) rds cal higher version (server 2012\r2), in addition can refer following article further details. rds , ts cal interoperability matrix http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/14988.rds-and-ts-cal-interoperability-matrix.aspx hope helps! thanks. dharmesh solanki technet community support ...

Windows 2008 R2 64b free space incorrect

hi there, we've got windows 2008 r2 server hd of 146 gb installed (new server). data copied (d: disk data). amount of used space 60gb. during night free space goind down dramaticly. used space 136gb. shadow copies enabled limited 500mb. first thought problem that. windows server backup storing image of c: drive d:. according windows explorer directory 25gb (this included in 60gb mentioned earlier). i've used windirstat , enabled unkown space. unknown space 65gb !! big. in meanwhile have less 10gb free space left. i'm afraid upcomming night. taking 65gb? need disable shadow copies allthough it's saying it's taking max 500mb ? hopefully knows problem. thanks. - marcel hi,   for unknown space mentioned, found following link.   what “<unknown>”? http://blog.windirstat.info/20061013/unknown-space/   so please try disable volume shadow copies see whether can lost space back.   important note: response contains reference thi...

Need Help with a powershell script.

i have error in log file particular error. task search latest error , send mail email address in error, subject in error , body of email error self. here sample error. email id not same each error . keeps on changing, subject. error 2013-08-12 10:37:04,258  5417ms messagedeadletterpipe  onerror            - dead letter notification, send alias = 'xxx@microsoft.com' , subject = 'error occurred @ time of alarm event creation' , error = 'system.collections.generic.keynotfoundexception: given key not present in dictionary.    @ system.collections.generic.dictionary`2.get_item(tkey key)    @ microsoft.mfx.monitoring.connectorservice.connectors.mage.almpipe.processdata(tuple`2 data) in c:\enlistments\msg\projects\monitoring\connectors\main\npcconnectorservice\connectors\mage\almpipe.cs:line 58    @ microsoft.mfx.monitoring.connectorservice.pipes.pipe`2.onnext(tsource value) in c:\enli...

wsus client diagnostic tool displays this error

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hi when running wsus client diagnostic tool in 1 client vm host running under windows 2008 server standard r2, getting following error. when pinging wsus server vm host , pings , telnetting wsus works. any regarding issue appreciated! thanks & regards s.swaminathan live & let others live!!! hi pete, wsus version - 3.2.7600.226 on server 2008 r2 sp1 general - windows update failed check updates error 0x800b0001 applying patch kb2720211 , kb2734608 on server not getting error 0x800b0001 tigrou. Windows Server  >  WSUS

Windows Component Clean Tool (COMPCLN) returns "Windows Component Clean was already run on this install", but it has never been run.

  i my trying reduce size of windows\winsxs folder have 1gb free space using win 2008 sp2 when run tool telling me "windows component clean run on install". the problem is, have never run tool before. can't explain unless there mechanism automatically purged files time goes on, don’t think case. is there log file show history of when tool used?   i see many posts tool rid of files, many people complain not work. looking suggestion on how tool run success. hello, is because installed windows server 2008 installation disc included sp2 it. in such scenaria, see "windows component clean run on install". zhang       technet subscriber support if technet subscription user , have feedback on our support quality, please send feedback here Windows Server ...

Remote Computer could not be found?

i have setup web access remoteapp server on server 2008 r2 , no longer letting connect apps or use remote desktop outside.  if try run apps or try rdp web access site tries launch "the remote computer not found" error.  working earlier today, able launch applications home gives me error. setup follows:  ts roles installed on tsserver except virtualization host since not hyper-v server.  consoles show no issues, have pointing tsserver.  have external site setup (remote.domain.com) , working.  can site fine, apps populate fine , overall there no issues there.  if go remoteapp server internally can launch applications , rdp without problem.  it's externally they're not working. i admit i'm new these new ts roles , started setting up.  can't figure out why working earlier today , not.  changes made redirect iis (so users have type in remote.domain.com instead of https://remote.domain.com/rdweb ) , installed new application...

Group policy items missing from Windows 7 RSAT

hello again, i running ad ds on win 2012 r2 , trying set policies desktop wallpapers , lock screens. for win 8 clients, lock screens configured via computer configuration > policies > administrative templates > control panel > personalization when access group policy management win 7 pc rsat, personalization option missing, regional , language options, , user accounts there. on win2012r2 server itself, options present, isn't big of deal, prefer able access win7 client rather having remote 2012 server make changes. so, question is, there patch or update missing win 7 rsat add functionality? or these items missing design? thanks. > ok how go doing this? populate central store on the > win7 client or configuring win7 client use server side store?   on 8.1 client , (!) 2012r2 server, run following elevated prompt:   robocopy %windir%\policydefinitions \\%userdomain%\sysvol\%userdnsdomain%\policies\policydefinitions /s   the ...

Windows Update keeps wanting to Re-Install the same NET updates over and over..

hello, i hope asking question in correct area. last night windows update informed me there 3 net updates, , i let download , install them all.. , there seemed be no problems. they were  kb2518864, kb2572073, , kb2633880. however few minutes after told installed successfully, windows update pops on again, listing same 3 updates. no matter how many times let computer install them, says need installed few minutes later. what should do? the updater not try re-download of files, install them again , again. what should do? should un-install them , let windows update try again, go before installed them using system restore, or should 3 updates , "manually" install them myself, or what? i have never had happen before. thank you mike dorr  hello again, , thank answered. i think fixed "problem" or @ least appeared have worked me. while looking around microsoft's web site ran across troubleshooter program microsoft called ...

Windows XP Client after doing a csvde import cannot login using domain\username format...

i did csvde export , import of users. these users not accept logins windows xp client using domain\username format terminal server.  even deleting , recreating users using aduc doesn't fix it. if rename "pre-windows 2000" username in aduc work.  i'm worried screwed in import. vista/windows 7 machines domain\username format works fine these users.  problem exists in windows xp. other users created through aduc works fine windows xp client. any ideas or else check into?   rdp protocol 7 client: windows xp pro sp3 domain: windows server 2003 domain terminal server: windows server 2008/windows server 2008r2 hi,   when “i rename “pre-windows 2000” username, mean user logon name , “pre-windows 2000” username of user account different? following article helpful troubleshoot issue:   929272   interactive logon styles , key distribution center account lookup in windows server 2003 ht...

Windows can't be activated right now.

hello, i have windows server 2012 not activating anytime run slui.ex e command in command prompt. to begin when enter/type slui.exe   in command prompt message bellow. "windows can't activated right now. try activating windows later. if issue persists, contact microsoft customer service , support online activate windows." after message when click on "activate" button next message is           error code: 0xc0000022 error description [access denied] a process has requested access object, has been granted access rights. i need urgent on getting windows server 2012 activated server integral part of server farm. my email nana.agyemang@outlook.com , can reached on +233230557708 thank you. try activating windows license on phone, https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/950929?wa=wsignin1.0 if volume licensing user, microsoft volume licensing activation centers worldwide telephone numbers https...

Remove blank (lines) from an array

i've tried everyting down't seem work: #combine both result arrays $result $lines = (($result -replace '((udp|tcp) \d{3})', "`$1`n") -split "`n") foreach($line in $lines){if ([string]::isnullorempty($line)) {$lines =-$line}} any ideas?  array $lines, has been split lines origina $results array. alter de ruine no quite sure why wasn't working.  anyway worked out blank lines 1 char in length, knows char is? :-) $result $linearray =@() $lines = (($result -replace '((udp|tcp) \d{3})', "`$1`n") -split "`n") $lines = $lines | select -last 10 foreach ($line in $lines){if ($line.length -gt 1){ $linearray += $line }} $linearray alter de ruine Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell ...

default supported NIC list for Windows server 2008

hi, can find list of default supported network adapters windows 2008? thanks hi,   you can check on windows server hardware compatibility site:   http://www.windowsservercatalog.com/marketplace/results.aspx?bcatid=1283&avc=10   hope helps.   tim quan - msft Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Group policy processing

i have problem applying gp .... in event log have events error: retrieved account information. error code 0x80090350. the processing of group policy failed. windows not resolve computer name. caused 1 of more of following: a) name resolution failure on current domain controller. b) active directory replication latency (an account created on domain controller has not replicated current domain controller). gpresult /r  computer settings ------------------ cn=dt-005-w10,ou=desktops,ou=computers,ou=ou,dc=dc,dc=dc,dc=local last time group policy applied: 2.10.2014 @ 15:47:34 group policy applied from: n/a group policy slow link threshold: 500 kbps domain name: win-m6kte56v983 domain type: windowsnt 4 user settings -------------- cn=dt-005-w10,ou=desktops,ou=computers,ou=ou,dc=dc,dc=dc,dc=local last time group policy applied: 2.10.2014 @ 15:47:50 group policy applied from: nczi-dc01.xxx.local group policy slow link threshold: 500 k...

How to run execubtable's?

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what best way run executable once gpo. don't want create script it. use windows 2008 rds. know can add in registry (run). there differents way. hello, i know can add in registry (run). there differents way. you can use group policy preferences create registry entry in runonce section. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc771589.aspx use 1 of these thow keys (depending on exe want run): hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce hkey_current_user\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce   need check "apply once , not reapply" checkbox in gpo settings: mvp group policy - mythen, insiderinfos und troubleshooting zum thema gpos: let's go, use gpo! Windows Server  >  Group Policy ...

WDS Server Error: A required privilege is not held by the client.

i working server 2008 r2 in vmware, , trying configure windows deployment service.   i enterprise admin, domain admin, , local admin on wds server.   after update server, add wds role , preform steps outlined in “windows deployment services getting started guide”.   i able configure server , add boot , install images server using boot.wim , install.wim files dvd.   the problem occurs when move “creating custom install images”, when try create capture image error says “operation completed errors; required privilege not held client.” i know user account has sufficient permissions need in directory trying save capture image file.   for reason though not able create file due error.   there post 1 fix make wds server dc, not have have dc running.   thanks help! hi tim, thanks reply.  able figure out.  vm wds server joined domain hadn't moved default computers ou in ad.  once moved wds s...

How to display objectSID in a Powershell script

hello, my goal read cn's objectsid , display it.  when execute code below, weird string of numbers, guess objectsid value specific type need 'type' variable.  can please show me how display objectsid. $strfilter = "(&(objectcategory=person)(objectclass=user)(whencreated>=20000101000000.0z)(cn=a12345))" $objacmedir    = new-object system.directoryservices.directoryentry(" ldap://dc=acme,dc=net ") $objsearchacme = new-object system.directoryservices.directorysearcher $objsearchacme.searchroot = $objacmedir $objsearchacme.pagesize = 1000 $objsearchacme.filter = $strfilter $objsearchacme.searchscope = "subtree" #------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ # search cn , bring employeeid , objectsid #------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $colproplistacme = "cn", "employeeid", ...

Virtualize RHEL

hi ! i have asked virtualize an x64 rhel 5.4 on hyperv r2 . my question is for the experts , this os is virtualized properly ? the integration services are easy to install it?, that performance can give linux a hyperv ? thanks hi! yes, rhel 5.4 x64 supported under hyper-v r2, integration components exists , performance depends on hardware other guest os. integration components v2.1 linux can found here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=eee39325-898b-4522-9b4c-f4b5b9b64551 it comes full instructions on how install on rhel. good luck! Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

I can't access the Web Site at the IIS7.0 of Windows Server 2008

hi, all i have configured two-nodes nlb cluster @ iis7.0, windows server2008. ii have create test web site @ nlb node, have used default settings. when access web site in nlb node server, pop window , says "the server test.com @ level_15 or view_access requires username , password. warning: server requesting username , password sent in insecure manner (basic authentication without secure connection)." let me input username , password. how modify web site settings access web site without pop window? thank you! steven   hi steven,   as issue related iis, suggest discussing in our iis newsgroup.   http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.inetserver.iis&cat=en_us_02ceb021-bb43-476d-8f8f-6c00a363ccf5&lang=en&cr=us   i hope issue can resolved soon.   tim quan - msft Windows Server ...

Weird name resolution problem

hi, recently went wrong our ad/dns/wins , experiencing weird problems. don't know or when, issue new. we've notices problem 3 servers (haven't tested more), workstation doesn't have issue.   the issue 1 win 2008 server when try change account scheduled task gives me wrong domain name: i open task , user corp\administrator, should be. but need change , browse new user changing search location ad.corp.fi , find user fine. when click ok, username in scheduled task changes corp\administrator ad\newuser.   the other problem sharepoint 2010 farm , user synchronization. i'm not sharepoint admin dunno that, users synchronizes appear ad\username, doesn't work. quick specs: domain ad.corp.fi (not child domain, it's forest root) netbios name corp (or ever it's called, people authenticate using corp\username) four windows ad servers, act dns/wins servers (all same site) all servers point wins #4, workstations point wins #1 domain/forest fu...

Hide headers on ADFS 3.0

hi, i hide information on adfs server such server : microsoft-httpapi/2.0 but couldn't find way it. i tried key register... thanks hi, you can registry hack. tested , working, no server : microsoft-httpapi/2.0  http headers anymore. removing server header in http.sys - open windows registry editor (regedit) - navigate hklm\system\currentcontrolset\services\http\parameters - create dword entry named disableserverheader , set value 1 - restart http service executing commands net stop http net start http ( had restart server because http never came stop) (source: https://marc-lognoul.me/2012/12/04/sharepoint-removing-http-headers-for-security-reasons/) regards, lutz Windows Server  >  Directory Services ...

All Windows System Event IDs: Code, Source, Description and Possible Solution?

hello dear microsoftists, i have csv file containing windows event ids, source, descriptions , if possible in potential solutions area, preferably windows server 2012, or @ least links endorsed ms such data :) i doing project masters cs i'd appreciate data, build expert system concept arround it... doubtful complete list exists anywhere, newer operating systems. here's start. https://www.ultimatewindowssecurity.com/securitylog/encyclopedia/default.aspx       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

Perfmon counter won't start, cannot find the path specified

when try start system performance counter data collector set, throws error how not start because cannot find path specified. seems common error reading online have yet find solution it. cannot create own performance counters buttons in wizard greyed out when try. logged on sa. hi, event log occurred in event viewer issue? please make sure following services enabled: • task scheduler service • remote procedure call • windows event log meanwhile, try manually rebuild performance counter library value check result https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/300956 regards. please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

Multiple session licensing

hi, "restrict each user single session" set no means users can open multiple sessions. let say, have 2 users opening 2 sessions each. in case, should 2 or 4 rds user cals thanks helping, hi, assuming have set rds licensing type "per user" purchasing 2 rds user cals enough. per-user rds call assigned user account , doesn’t restrict user from opening multiple sessions using same account simultaneously. kind regards freek berson http://microsoftplatform.blogspot.com/     Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

VDI - Windows Server 2012 and Windows 7 SP1, Aero not working

hi, implemented vdi on windows server 2012 box poc environment current environment has windows server 2012 no gpu. desktop pool of windows 7 sp1 ultimate rdp 8.0 installed. , dell wyse t10 rdp 8.0 enabled thin clients. expecting aero glass experience nothing happens. theres error when try troubleshoot aero glass experience on desktop vm. how resolve this? thanks.. hi, please refer article: customize rdp settings virtual desktops http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2010/04/28/customize-rdp-settings-for-virtual-desktops.aspx check if allow "desktop com:1" added in "custom rdp settings". technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General ...

Find-Module fails due to not using proxy settings

find-module gives me following error: "warning: unable download list of available providers. check internet connection." i think we've established because doesn't respect proxy settings. how can pass cmdlet (and, frankly, powershell in general) instruction use proxy? is find-module custom function or script? cannot find on google. if find post has answered question, please mark answer. if find post helpful in anyway, please click vote helpful. Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Windows Update fails and causes reboot of Server 2008 R2

hello , in advance trying help.  going start giving general overview of problem , detail steps have taken , errors encountered identify issue. when selecting windows update start menu, able query update service , see updates waiting installed (kb2508979 [junk email filter], anti-spam v. 3.3.9921.496, , sp1).  select 2 important updates , not sp1 , choose install.  after 1 minute dialog box appears stating: "you logged off - windows has encountered critical problem , restart automatically in 1 minute.  please save work now."   server commences rebooting , every time try install these updates.  @ standstill installing windows updates on machine of now, have done amount of troubleshooting , have lot more additional info going on below. my first hunch windows installer service, after server rebooted went services, , selected start windows installer service (which set manual), , got same "you logged off...reboot" error got wh...

DNS problems after installing RRAS

hello after installing rras on windows 2008 r2 exchange 2013 not working correctly. email in queue 4.4.0 dns error. have tried uninstall rras still same problem. after putting in host file internal name internal ip , external name external ip can receive email external , send internal mail cannot send email external. suggest me recover server previous rras installation ? hi, according kb 972744, this problem occurs when exchange server server tries query aaaa records remote domain domain name system (dns) server. however, either dns servers ignore aaaa query or return unexpected response. problem occurs because exchange server 2010 , exchange server 2007 not use mx or records. for more information please refer to: when user sends e-mail messages remote domain, e-mail messages queued on exchange server hub transport server or edge server http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972744 hope helps. Windows S...

Server 2008 R2 File Sharing

morning all, recently looking file sharing solution smb. 1 have suggestion regarding topic. i understand build-in windows 2008 r2 server have ftp , dropbox , skydrive alternative in head others known software use in market sharing (upload / download) files external party allow owner design permission each folder. thanks sean message technet do want keep files on own servers? want have hybrid solution? i'd suggest @ egnyte:  http://www.egnyte.com/ and storsimple: http://www.storsimple.com/default.aspx -nismo Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

I can not open the Start menu in Windows 10

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i in process of cross forest dc migration environment of 400 users, first have configured gpo add dns suffix search domains current clients of old domain upon applying policy rpc server unavailable or rpc cancelled or access denied sometimes. i have checked domains (4) health , replication , looks well.  i connected 1 of clients has issue make sure these clients joined domain , using proper dns list. checked if domain has correct hostname appears in domain , looked fine. i disabled kaspersky firewall on client , disabled windows firewall client still same issue occur . when trying connect of these clients hostname browse c$ folder gives error, tried fqdn , had same problem ip connects fine. i checked rpc service, computer browser service see if running , running.  i attaching screenshots of gpo policy , error appears when trying browse client folder c$ hostname or fqdn.  i have tried following didn't fix anything.. hope point me out right...