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word/mailmerge/print tray selection

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im using excel source document word mail merge.  use custom label manually set details.  ive run problem word not accepting changes "tray" choices on lable set up.  instead of saying autoselect default stays on manual feed if delete whole lable , start over.    cant seem change setting, or word isnt accepting change.  perhaps proceedural error on part ideas on how change tray method in label stay selected when label opened again? thanks. hi, could tell version of word used? , how did set tray settings? for issues printer settings ignored when print word document, might occur if have specified paper source in printer driver properties overrides setting specified in custom label. to work around issue, not specify paper source setting in printer driver properties. max meng technet community support Microsoft Office ...

howto get windows 10 mail notifications for ALL inbox email?

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in windows 8 there option notification sender. in windows 10 option gone , notification (live tile , notification list) i've gotten email outlook.com while other inbox mail (urgent important job mail) have given me no notification design? decides mail deserves notification? maybe u can lemme choose notification inbox mail? urgent critical job mail mail app version 17.4218.42281.0 john, there change account sync settings available if select account under mail settings/account : this might affect notification. please check , see if make difference. meanwhile, take use of windows feedabck tool submit if above won't work. regards please remember mark replies answers if help, , unmark answers if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  ...

Run cmd from a remote desktop

i trying execute  a cmd on 20 servers passing kozos argument. works fine locally remotely fails the code using :- $servers = "localhost", "kozos" foreach ($server in $servers) { invoke-command -computername $server -scriptblock { cd "\\kozos\scriptdb\cmdscripts" & ./settings.cmd kozos } } though ps remoting enabled, invoke command fails. this happening because of double hop issues. http://blogs.msdn.com/b/clustering/archive/2009/06/25/9803001.aspx?redirected=true http://tfl09.blogspot.com/2013/02/powershell-remoting-double-hop-problem.html don't retire technet! - (don't give yet - 12,830+ strong , growing) Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell ...

Remove-Item -Force fails with "Access Denied", not without -Force

hi, i'm not sure right forum, don't hesitate redirect me if that's not case. i'm experiencing rather odd situation remove-item used against files reside on qnap ts-109ii nas (runs linux flavor , version of samba): ps //pnjnas/pi/jeedom/backup> remove-item -force .\foo\backup-1.212.0-2015-12-18-02h00.tar.gz remove-item : cannot remove item \\pnjnas\pi\jeedom\backup\foo\backup-1.212.0-2015-12-18-02h00.tar.gz: access path denied. @ line:1 char:1 + remove-item -force .\foo\backup-1.212.0-2015-12-18-02h00.tar.gz + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~     + categoryinfo          : invalidargument: (\\pnjnas\pi\jee...18-02h00.tar.gz:fileinfo) [remove-item], argum    entexception     + fullyqualifiederrorid : removefilesystemitemargumenterror,microsoft.powershell.commands.removeitemcommand ps //pnjnas/pi/jeedom/backup> remove-item .\foo\backup-...

Windows 2008 Complete Restore issues with DNS

i have running windows 2008 server ad exchange, test our disaster recovery process, purchased server same hardware spces. i restored backup usb backup drive contains full backup of our main server. system comes fine no issue, can login no problem when tried open active directory site , services, got error stating cannot contact domain controller, dns working, assigned same ip address original server 1 of nic , used same ip dns server. it looks in dns changed , none of ad related application can find domain controller (like exchange mmc) is there special needs done when restoring full vol on ad ? have verified sysvol , netlogon share available.run net share command check same. check nic binding nic online , has ip details should in first order.if multiple nic present disabled unrequired nic.http://theregime.wordpress.com/2008/03/04/how-to-setview-the-nic-bind-order-in-windows/ restart netlogon , dns service.run dcdiag /fix , check how work. in case if sysvol , ne...

Internet connection sharing using win 2003 and xp cliend using 3G BSNL data card in workgroup mode

hi team, i need small pls assist me. runing cyber cafe using thin client accessing 2k3, using gateway of win 2k3. in case having broad band connection in modem set on , pluged in in switch directly. using wireless datacard 3g bsnl, able tp access internet on thin client in same n/w have xp desktop machines unable access internet on xp client machines in workgroup mode. please assist me in case in advanc current 3g modem details below ppp adapter 3g modem:    connection-specific dns suffix  . :    description . . . . . . . . . . . : wan (ppp/slip) interface    physical address. . . . . . . . . : 00-53-45-00-00-00    dhcp enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : no    ip address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 10.224.29.129    subnet mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.255    default gateway . . . . . . . . . : 10.224.29.129    dns servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 218.248.240.134  ...

how to apply changes of suoers file attached to GPO.

hello guys, know there 2 parts of each gpo: gpc , gpt. , there gpo version in gpt.ini file on sysvol folder in gpt part. if raise version of gpo there, servers gpo applies apply updates or not? i'm asking because i've encountered strange thing. when amend sudoers file unix servers via gpo (it bound gpo) manually, changes applied in 10-15 minutes on unix servers , when via direct changing sudoers txt file on sysvol folder in gpt part of gpo powershell script doesn't happen reason, i'm searching way somehow apply sudoers file after changing. hope make sense. thanks. > bound gpo) manually, changes applied in 10-15 minutes on unix > servers , when via direct changing sudoers txt file on > sysvol folder in gpt part of gpo powershell script doesn't happen   yes. version number must increased gpo client component knows gpo newer version. resides in 32 bit value both in gpt.ini (you know that) , in "version" attribute of gpc in ...

Duplicate Group Offer Remote Assistance

w2k3 sp2 -- have 2 offer remote assistance helpers group groups, 1 being duplicate/conflict has cnf appended (offer remote assistance helpers cnf:062127bc-69cb-43e9-884e-ffeaec9f5e7e). have no idea why have 2 groups; not have sms http://support.microsoft.com/kb/913003/en-us  though have sce 2007 sp1. anyhow, how rid of cnf group? should delete aduc? should use adsiedit? know sounds simple question, kb referenced did not suggest deleting group option, suspect delete (even though don't have sms , therefore can't use kb workarounds). ad never assume anything. we getting repeated event 636 domain admins added group consequence. thanks, jremmc   start recommendations included in http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverds/thread/e06565f3-08b7-4d65-adb4-75187f1a09a7  and let know outcome hth marcin Windows Server ...

GPP Printer missing branded icon in Win7

this low priority issue kind of wondering why happening   basically, have shared xerox printer on our 2008 r2 server , deployed through gpp without problem. printer icon on win7 found in "device & printer" window missing, instead of seeing branded icon user identify printer it's look, local pc gets generic printer icon graphic. it concerns me because 2008 r2 server has branded icon , local win7 pc gets when printer loaded manually share. goes missing when gpp used any ideas guys? there workaround? workaround here: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/224162-devices-printers-change-device-icons-custom-icons.html Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Windows Server 2012R2 - Backup help!

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hi guys, afew questions, hope can answers try read through web can't it. i had backup daily using dedicated ext hdd 2tb. server drive, system state etc around 200gigs @ moment. daily full system backup. 1.) how copies can dedicated ext hdd grows what's maximum storage , how many weeks or months of data can restore if happens? 2.) if ext hdd @ maximum capacity can automatic overwrite earlier stages of backup or must reformat , trigger backup again?  i thought backup full backup after make differencing example 200gig 1st backup, 2nd day make 1gig changes, 1gig of changes. read somewhere. hi, above talking incremental backup, can configure below screenshot: by way, incremental backup depend on full backup. suggest full backup weekly , configure incremental backup daily.  in end, there's reference full backup, incremental backup , differential backup: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/136621 hope helps. best regards, elaine  please remember...

Locked out from reading an object

server 2003 i editing gpos , ended locking out 'authenticated users' checking off deny 'read' , 'apply ou'.  there way me recover policy object?  (if not, wonder if system deny me if try recreate object same name...) i tried domain , enterprise admin privileges, guess 'authenticated users' over-rides absolutely everyone? hello, you can perform authoritative restore of 1 dc using backup dates before changes made.   this posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. microsoft student partner 2010 / 2011 microsoft certified professional microsoft certified systems administrator: security microsoft certified systems engineer: security microsoft certified technology specialist: windows server 2008 active directory, configuration microsoft certified technology specialist: windows server 2008 network infrastructure, configuration microsoft certified technology specialist: wind...

Active Directory Domain - Can an Alisas exist for a Domain so it works by two different names?

have active directory domain called "aaa.aaaaaaaaaaa.aa.aa.aa" (this of course example). however, don't own "aaa.aaaaaaaaaaa.aa.aa.aa" amd have rename.  possible have domain go 2 different names (example:  "aaa.aaaaaaaaaaa.aa.aa.aa" , "bbb.bbbbbbbbbbb.bb.bb.bb" , once apps have been tested/validated works "bbb.bbbbbbbbbbb.bb.bb.bb" can make "bbb.bbbbbbbbbbb.bb.bb.bb" primary , delete "aaa.aaaaaaaaaaa.aa.aa.aa"? christopher c. denny   is possible have domain go 2 different names >>>> sure,you can configure alternate upn suffix,check article detailed information ; https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd145334.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 that can make "bb.bb.... primary , delete "aaa.aa...">>> i think can't,for should configure new bbb.bbb domain,configure domain trust between them and migrate resources domain aaa.aa bb.bb . this...

Need to give local Administrator group Full Control using a gpo

hi i have situation whereby need push specific permissions out %allusersprofile%\microsoft\crypto\rsa\machinekeys folder using gpo.  can manage of domain users/groups, need add local machine administrators group well. is there way can this? thanks tony normaly should work if add local administrator gpo-definition , build-in accounts have same ssid ( s-1-5-32-544 buildin\)  as described here:  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/243330 so bit luck <server>\administrators convert <client-hostname>\administrators when policy applies. edit: did short test -> works way, buildin groups, if use self created group ssid on server different , shown on client "unknown account". Windows Server  >  Group Policy ...

Configuration NAP

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hello everybody  i'm deploying nap in company work, initial setup know computers compliant policies of company, , not use remediation servers.  my doubt is:  we have single domain 2 domain controllers, should enable nap on both domain controllers?  how setup in case? hi, thank post. i wonder if nap can still block entry of user on network if put fixed ip, not obtained dhcp? dhcp nap cannot prevent user input static ip address , need implement ipsec nap/ 802.1x nap it. btw, user need input dns server , gateway ip address connect across subnets. if there more inquiries on issue, please feel free let know. regards rick tan technet community support Windows Server  >  Network Infrastructure Servers ...

securing rdp by connecting host names (ddns clients)

i configure ddns host names finding , connecting various terminal servers (example i'll rdp computer name server.text.com).  wondering if create layer of security on terminal server side, allowing connections ddns domain host.  currently, can done ip address, idea laptop updates ddns upon arrival new network; , recognized terminal servers bob.test.com , allowed connect accordingly.  idea's how go this.  thing i've seen behave when 1 configures router vpn tunnels (site site) using domain names instead of ip addresses. hi, for issue, can add rd gateway cap control can connect rds server: create rd cap http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753324.aspx rds: rd gateway server must have @ least 1 rd cap enabled http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd320332(v=ws.10).aspx remote desktop gateway http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd560672(v=ws.10).aspx thanks, please remember click “mark answer” on post helps you, , click “unmark ans...

Unable to connect using Remote Desktop Services

hi, currently installed rd licensing server , licensed installed 10 per user cal. in our network there domain server, server , laptops. after 6 months, got error when connecting server using remote desktop services, said there no licensing server. i set preferred licensing server using group policy, , if run licensing diagnoser, working fine, shows total license 10 users. anyone can me on issue? thanks hello, yes can happen rdp server not automatically detect licensing server, in scenarios installed on same machine rdp server. open terminal services configuration in administrative tools, , on main screen click 'license server discovery mode' there can specify name or ip address of licensing server. Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services) ...

Why would Database Mail suddenly stop working after application of windows server 2003 updates

on 8/29, dbmail ran on couple of sql agent jobs. on 8/30, sa applied bunch of updates windows server 2003. during development work on new database mail stored procedure, discovered db mail no longer working. error log shows "the mail not..because of mail server failure." smptp server running (cuz emails generated thru cdo.message still getting sent). seems 1 of updates "broke" on smtp server messages can't sent dbmail. have thoughts on going on here? Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

BSOD On Windows Server 2008

hi guys, lately have been encountering bsod error on windows server 2008 whenever logged on server, " server rebooted unexpectly, please enter reason" that. i have attached minidump, hope guys can help! http://dl.dropbox.com/u/48127873/minidump.zip thanks in advance! ******************************************************************************* *                                                                             * *                        bugcheck analysis...

Server 2012 and SQL server 2008

i have both running on same machine, asp pages running on iis reaches out through network touch database. i cant remember how set iis reach database on same machine..... any ideas guys? hi, for security purposes, not recommended install sql server , iis on same server. it seems need add connection string , specify sql server: http://www.iis.net/learn/application-frameworks/scenario-build-an-aspnet-website-on-iis/configuring-step-3-configure-data-source-settings http://www.iis.net/learn/extensions/database-manager/use-the-database-manager in addition, can ask in iis forum professional assistance: http://forums.iis.net/ best regards, susie please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  ...

DPM 2012 R2, Windows 2012 R2, and "stop" VM during backup

i did upgrade dpm 2012 sp1 to 2012 r2. dmp backup the server with hyper - v machines, windows / linux . the previous version of windows, as did backup via partition shapshot not stop its operation. current unfortunately it does! during backup closes all connections to virtual machine , start the copy and return connections . hyper -v also shows the beginning of a new machine to count on time as if they held the restart ( even though it was not ) . as every change / off? going the previous version ? backup group i created again - does not help. after many attempts found a barely noticeable eventlog message : " the virtual machine ' x ' can not be hot backed up since it has no scsi controllers attached. " i added the " empty " scsi device and suddenly the backup started to work. thanks all for help! scsi device is neede...

User data not updated in server in roaming profile

hi friends have small problem create roaming profile in 2008 first time carry forward date again log on create files in desktop data not updated in server, problem , how update data automatically? please tel me steps... pavan kumar hi pavan, thanks posting in microsoft technet forums. please check thread below see if helpful: how setup roaming profiles in server 2008? http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservergen/thread/2e3d27cf-38ec-433d-8bee-2a69a73871a5/ and here article reference: configuring roaming user profiles http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc738596(v=ws.10).aspx please feel free let know if have question or concern. regards kevin technet community support Windows Server  >  Group Policy ...

Problems Accessing Administrative Shares Remotely - Windows cannot access \\Servername\ShareName

just configured 2 new windows 2012 servers in our domain use dfs.  let's call them server1 , server2.  each server has c drive , d drive setup in vmware esx5 virtual hard disk 1 , virtual hard disk 2 respectively.  logged on each server domain administrator - should have full access hidden shares user defined shares. i can access c$ administrative share using windows explorer each system locally , remotely.  i can access d$ share each server locally cannot access d$ administrative share of either server other. said way, if use \\ server1 \d$ server2, access denied error , same error occurs if use \\ server1 \ d$.  error code is:  0x80004005.  eventid see in security event log of the server1 when trying access server remotely server2 is 4656. because of above issue, cannot setup dfs synchronize folder on drive d since dfs wizard assumes can access d$ share when attemping d drive via d$ administrative share specify folder wa...

Nombre del proceso sethc.exe en windows server 2008

hola mi pregunta es que como se llama el archivo sethc.exe en windows server 2008 por que no existe asi que por logica creo que debe tener otro nombre pero no se cual sea......... si pudieran responder mi correo porfa...  kgb17_@hotmail.com hola, sethc.exe es el ejecutable para las stickykeys y hasta donde yo se estas no han cambiado de nombre ni han desaparecido con 2008 server, verifica bien si esta en \windows\system32  y asegurate de tener marcada la opcion, en la vista de la carpeta, de mostrar tambien los archivos ocultos y de sistema. prueba y comentanos, saludos!! mcitp: server administrator (windows server 2008) Windows Server  >  Administración de servidor

GPO not applying on XP Pro until gpupdate /force is manually run

gpo's not being applied our xp desktops in 2003 server domain. computers in computer ou computer policy , works charm. users in user ou user policy. i've run rsop on test desktop test user , user settings show not applied @ computer. in particular, i'm trying disable ability change display settings (resolution, screensaver, etc.) , ie proxy. if perform gpupdate /force policy applies , display settings blocked , users proxy , can go internet. example of problem (remember, according rsop these settings being applied): user joe logs on desktopa. computer policies desktopa applied (mainly application assignments) , user policies joe include prevention of changing screen resolution, wallpaper, etc. joe has logged on , still able change desktop settings. however, if perform gpupdate /force while logged in, settings applied , loses ability change desktop settings. if joe goes desktopb, same problem occurs. policy appears apply able change desktop settings until gpupdate /force run...

server 2008r2 filling drive

i have 2 server 2008r2 systems @ location.  1 of them operates normally.  other has frustrating issue drive fills until there 0 bytes available.  its  dc, wsus , backup system, kind of big deal.  intents , purposes looks winsxs issue, never stops growing, when nothing has been installed on system.  drive 50gb, 0 bytes available according explorer, , 20 gigs used on disk.   i know standard winsxs answer, ive read articles, , doesnt change behavior im observing or provide workaround allows other applications function properly. hello anervoustwitch, can down disk usage tool sysinternals site? http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb545046.aspx i dropped c:\tools folder created. then run twice: c:\tools>du /v /u c:\ >files_unique.txt c:\tools>du /v c:\ >files.txt  can make files available download? this include file names, need find out gnerating files on system thanks, darrell gorter posting provided ...

Windows 10 Pro And SBS 2011 Issues (DHCP and Unable To Query Info)

i upgrading network windows 7 pro, windows 10 pro, sbs 2011 (standard). have couple of odd issues going on, seems dhcp not working, or talking dhcp service, workstation, getting ip addy not in dynamic range, in reserved pool, though, settings on nic set dynamic, if static setup. it seems if workstation not registering in dns, listed, things not right, example cannot ping name or ip address, can use rdp sbs console. in sbs console, shows online - unable query info. kind of old school, added win 10 boxes, manually adding domain, thinking, maybe windows 10 not that, went "new" way, , entered http:\\connect, , reported "this os, not supported", made me scratch head more. i ran net view, , comes "path not found". this on workstations did clean install of windows 10 pro, of windows 7 pro boxes, fine. did come across this, not sure if applies: user needs add following 2 lines xml file on server located @ – c:\program files\windows small b...

RDS Gateway with remote forest

·          hi all, wanted know if supported use rds gateway different forest. once try this, errors on rds gateway server; - terminalservices-gateway, error 201, ntlm error 23003. - security, event 6273, nap (nps) error 65, dial-in properties set deny. there two-way forest trust in place , rds gateway servers working fine local forest. ras , ias servers populated rds gateway servers. can user, through rdweb, logon virtual workstation in different forest rds gateway in? thanks. yes, rd gateway works in two-way trust scenario. can find more information how such deployment @ blo: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2009/07/31/rd-gateway-deployment-in-a-perimeter-network-firewall-rules.aspx   thanks, vikash want know more rds: visit http://blogs.msdn.com/rds/default.aspx Windows Server ...

PowerShell comparison of results with Task manager

hello, i've started powershell command " get-process | sort-object pm –descending" , comparasion results task manager show me different results. please check comparasion . why task manager says 260 kb service store.exe , powershell says 1.238 kb? thnx yes, correct, there difference between task manager in 2008 reports using get-process. here quote bruce adamczak in similar thread: working set current size, in bytes, of working set of process. working set set of memory pages touched threads in process. if free memory in computer above threshold, pages left in working set of process if not in use.  when free memory falls below threshold, pages trimmed working sets. if needed soft-faulted working set before leaving main memory. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-ie/perfmon/thread/6608ebac-a7ec-43b0-88d6-e8d95ab8d9cd for more information can check out thread: windows 7 task manager processes memory (private working set) versus performan...

WDS Answer File - PreferredPlan (Power Settings)

hello, we use wds number of different windows 7 pro/enterprise deployments clients. our unattend answer files work time , successful deployments. however, cannot seem preferredplan setting 'take'. set x86_microsoft-windows-powercpl_neutral in pass 4 specialize , sent preferredplan =  8c5e7fda-e8bf-4a96-9a85-a6e23a8c635c guid 'high performance' power config.    unfortunately, our deployed machines end 'balanced' power config instead. fixed because machines enter stand-by mode after 15 or 20 minutes , becomes pain wake them up. else works fine.   any pointers? hi,   i afraid unless use scripts during deployment.   tim quan Windows Server  >  Setup Deployment

Win 2k8 R2 x64 file shares stop responding

ok fellow admins.... 1 throwing me loop. original environment: dell poweredge 2950 windows server 2008 enterprise, 16gb ram, 2 quad core processors. average utilization on cpu ~10%, average network utilization ~1%, average memory utilization ~15%. server used fileserver/sql server - runs great , has no issues. new environment: vmware esx enterprise vm, windows server 2008 r2 standard, 8gb ram, 4 cores, average utilization on cpu ~25%, average network utilization ~2.5%, average memory utilization ~50%. server used fileserver/sql server. so here issue. have 2 appliaction servers that vm's, windows server 2008 r2 standard access simple file share domain account via unc. when application servers pointed physical non r2 box worked great. last night moved share new vm , when we entered production volume morning (about 2000 open files @ given time) see network utilization run normal while (about 10-25% util on gig nic) go less 40kb (never saw on ph...

Reset User Password XP Home

i attempting change network logon password on client pc running xp home connected windows server 2003. if check box on server "user must change password @ next logon" @ next login of client pc user not prompted change password. in fact old password not work , new 1 doesn't work either. ideas doing wrong? client pc connected part of workgroup , connecting network shares using mapped drives. hi,   according screen shot, seems using windows small business server, focus on general question windows server system , here not best support resource windows small business server, recommend further support in corresponding community can qualified pool of respondents. understanding.   for convenience, have list related link followed.   discussions in windows small business server general http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs     best regards, vincent hu   ...

Vendor Class/ID - Different IP Pool

hi, is possible setup dhcp server on 2008 r2 std edition assign ip addresses based on vendor class/id. our users bring iphones , other mobile devices , permitted use them. looking @ assigning ip addresses from a different ip pool these devices when inventory scan on the network can exclude range and only scan the rest of network - has pc. any suggestions/ideas highly appreciated. sravan hi,   it possible http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd759232.aspx disclaimer: posting provided as-is no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. 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 Infrastruct...

Has there been updates to transcription support in a PS 4 Windows Update? Behaviour has changed...

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i utilise powershell transcription support heavily in ps scripts. utilise transcription replacement having logging framework - logging performed via write-host, write-verbose , write-debug calls, , logged file via call start-transcript @ start of script execution. transcription support in ps versions prior 5 limited in hard coded in start-transcript , stop-transcript commands throw exception if host not instance of microsoft.powershell.consolehost. also, make more difficult, stop-transcript throws error when there no active transcript; there no way detect if there is. therefore, use reflection consolehost.istranscribing internal property value determine whether call stop-transcript @ script completion. logic has worked fine ps versions 2, 3 , 4. however, more believe windows update patch has changed way transcription works. appears ps 4 supports transcription functionality thought ps 5 (ctp) specific - nested transcription sessions (i.e. can continually call start-transcript ...

Ldap filter

< ldap://dc001/dc=corp,dc=local>;*;facsimiletelephonenumber;displayname;department;base i have query gets 3 fields out of ad. fax, full name , dept. there way filter fax number show last 4 characters of number. if ad has value of (123) 456-7890, need 7890 in return. thanks   you can take advantage of script included in thread  http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/winserverds/thread/712e8d64-3dfe-43da-815b-575dea32abc2  (simply change attribute names , adjust value copied format need). another, more convenient approach accomplishing same goal use bulkmodify - http://www.wisesoft.co.uk/software/passwordcontrol/bulk_modify.aspx hth marcin Windows Server  >  Directory Services ...

DCOM 10009 on child DC

we have domain 2 child domains. (main dc, child dc a, child dc b.) for reason, child dc b posting dcom error 10009 saying can't contact child dc a. our vpns not connect 2 child offices together; each child has vpn main dc. (so: main dc <-> child dc , main dc <-> child dc b.) reflected in sites , services, , bridge site links unchecked 2 site links defined connecting each child main dc. for reason 1 server persistently trying connect other child dc, , shouldn't be. there other configuration dcom needs changed reflect site link changes? i've tried redefining site links doesn't seem have effect. this error in not seem cause other issues (dns , ad replicating correctly) marks message in error log every 30-60 minutes. find resolution , can't seem find on 'net (well, found specific workstations , sbs not regular server.) any insight appreciated. dan hello, dcom 10009 errors belong firewall settings: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/...

Roaming Profiles

so i've setup roaming profiles on windows server 2008 work windows 7. worked fine until yesterday. created new roaming profile specific user. noticed there ~100gb of data available on server before setup roaming profile user. after set noticed available amount of data dropped 9gb. meant roaming profile worked usual. when logged on user profile today found folder structure , no files. noticed still had ~90gb of data left on server. queston is: these files lost somewhere in server? hi, according description, want confirm how roaming profile deployed. regarding deployment of roaming profiles, following article may referred more information. deploy roaming user profiles http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj649079.aspx besides, user have enough permissions access data in roaming profile? regarding permissions, may following steps below check out. step 1. exact location of user's profile user manager.  step 2. logon user map drive share profiles stored....

Cluster Validation Errors

here's error found validating cluster based on windows server 2008, service pack 2 "an error occurred while executing test.  there error getting information running processes on nodes.  there error retrieving information processes node g71.domain.local 'out of memory.' given g71 has 370gb of free memory, lacking memory might of other sort. i go through , build table of complete results - - based on running validation wizard on each node -- in mean time there particularly obvious reason why g71 should out of memory? maybe it's bug in windows 2008 validation test, it's obvious, why still use windows 2008 ? regards, samir farhat infrastructure consultant Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering) ...

Memory Module information

we have server have installed server 2012. want check how many slots getting used on server. server running 16 gb. there command using can know how slots getting used on mother board wmic commands  akshay pate many above command bit confused results. not showing me empty slots & how memory installed on 1 slot. can retrieve details wmic command??? akshay pate try: wmic memphysical i don't have access machine empty slots (for testing right now) don (please take moment "vote helpful" and/or "mark answer", applicable. helps community, keeps forums tidy, , recognises useful contributions. thanks!) Windows Server  >  Management

All Terminal Servers (Win2K3 x64) hanging on login for up to 2 minutes, systems not sluggish

weirdest thing have seen in while , want bounce off people here see think. i have 3 windows 2003 x64 terminal servers. 8 processor machines 8-16gb or ram. physical memory usage floating around 4-5gb, processor usage never spikes past 30%, when logged server, general operations (running office, browsing internet, etc..) works prefectly no delays. thought might have been physical disk issue, have confirmed not the problem. starting month or ago, start noticing delays on login. are big delays. in cases, user enter credentials , once click ok, hangs on gsod upwards of 2 minutes. once in, fine. so log in, , other thing seems locked task manager. if process has hijacked machine when try open task manager. while tm trying open, machine operates spec, , responsive. in cases open task manager , view running processes take on 10 minutes. there 0 applicable errors/information in event logs. any thoughts, cause i'm @ loss. hello matt,   thanks feedback.   can try rein...