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i running server 2008 r2.  one of servers plays role of file server , print server.  i wondering if there way make print server put user id tag on every print-out.  for example:    sends word doc network printer defaulted to.  i small id tag (ie: user1) printed @ top or bottom of page printed.  is supported server 2008 r2?  use separator pages.  separate piece of paper.  if looking print user name on document, need provide special software. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/102712 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/131714 alan morris windows printing team Windows Server  >  Print/Fax

how connect server opp domain provider when have dynamic ip. is there dynamic dns client somewhere cant find or there other way it. i have done in linux, can find out in windows. i know there softwares around, havent found 1 can run out logging in, defeats purpos of having in firste place. running: windows server 2012 standard edition if talking anywhere access - when configure that, have choice use own domain name, or 1 microsoft provide. if want use own domain, , have dynamic ip - supported enom or godaddy domain host. if domain not them, advice use free domain name microsoft, 'myserver.remotewebaccess.com' includes free ssl certificate. need windows live id. however, running server standard none of above relevant. you need have sort of api dns host - allowed dynamic registration. or register dyndns, point own domain name dyndns record cname. robert pearman sbs mvp itauthority.co.uk | title(required) facebook | twitter | linked in | g...

hi, i plan enable vm replication of vm, stoped @ initial replica, @ last canceled initial replication. but there several checkpoints of initial replica left.i try delete them, there no option, how can i delete these checkpoints of initial replica? adsnow hi adsnow, i have seen posts of similar issue. one workaround create vm , attach merged disks. here guide manually merge: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/6257.manually-merge-avhd-to-vhd-in-hyper-v.aspx another method is editing snapshot configuration file. (<snapshot_guid>.xml file in snapshot location) stop vmms service , set start type disable.(it not affect running vms)  edit file , locate the <snapshots> section.  <type type="integer">2</type> represents standard snapshot.   <type type="integer">32768</type> represents recovery snapshot. change "2" , save. start vmms s...

hi guys, we have moved 1 of our client hosted server solution. every thing seems working fine part printing. printing very slow terminal server. noticed size of file increase when hit printer eg. 1mb file size increases 60 mb...don't understand why? have 2 hp printers , it's happening on both printers. plea guys me resolve issue. thanks vik hi vik, could  provide more details? - os os terminal server, win 2008? win 2008 r2? - printing method using?      - printer redirection?      - easy print?      - network printers? - client os , rdp client version? kind regards, freek berson http://www.microsoftplatform.blogspot.com wortell company website twitter Windows Server  >  Remote Des...

i upgraded 2003 ad 2012. s , can see ingle domain single forest structure 8 sites , 17 dcs. demoted old 2003 dcs structure except 1 old 2003 dc. n/w consists of  16 - 2012 dcs , 1-2003 dc. when shut down old 2003 dc , no new machines added domain, saying ad domian controller not found. on thorough check found inside msdcs zone->dc->tcp, kerberos , ldap entry old 2003 dc only, no other dcs listed here. how can solve issue , safely demote old 2003 dc hi, i hope dc's single homed , make sure "register connection's addresses in dns" check box not cleared. how dns settings configured in 2012 dc's? try:     ipconfig /flushdns     ipconfig /renew     ipconfig /registerdns     restart netlogon you may try restarting netlogon , dns service on dc recreate missing srv records. verify dc trying register correct records. this, stop "netlogon" service on dc , delete "netlogon.dnb...

i'm trying configure our rras vpn server hand out options dhcp server, in particular option 249 classless static routes.  don't want force clients use vpn gateway traffic, need vpn clients use vpn connection other internal subnets.  i've tried setting 249 "default rras class" in dhcp options standard dhcp class , routes still don't make clients (both xp , vista).  ideas? apparently subnet mask needs classful. doing makes vista , xp pick routes once connected. Windows Server  >  Network Infrastructure Servers

afternoon all, we have created new 2008 r2 server.  have old 2008 r2 server in hyper-v cluster.  we have used print migration tool export of printers when try import new stnadalone print server event id 92 source printbrm every install. can shed light on please? thanks  hi, the following threads may you: win2008 print cluster, printbrm export issue http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverclustering/thread/1cb2a679-a805-478b-b5b2-458c5c98c539/ printer migration tool 2008r2 http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/winserverprint/thread/06543730-73fa-482f-9f59-b05a54c33d32 regards, bruce Windows Server  >  Print/Fax

i'm using windows firewall advanced security on windows server 2007 sp2.  outbound connections blocked except specified exceptions.  need computer access forecast.weather.gov.  responses queries web site can come various ip addresses, , these ip addresses change on time.  far i've been periodically checking ip addresses , adding them scope of outbound rule. is there way set firewall access forecast.weather.gov remains open without continuous maintenance on part? thanks in advance help. hi, every solution has limitation. windows firewall advanced security not proper solution in scenario. this, have go microsof isa/ tmg firewall or other third party solutions. thanks, best regards, ----naresh man maharjan,nepal---- www.msserverpro.com Windows Server  >  ...

  microsoft windows server 2003 r2 – standard edition quad xeon 2.0 ghz w/ 2.0 gb ram –(virtual machine) running update services v. 3.2.7600.226 i have been given responsibility of managing our wsus   server , have configured service let clients updates microsoft update directly. question have have done this; our wsus server no longer gets updated information clients updates have been installed , ones still needed. our ad gpo configured have clients wsus server updates/approvals, assumption clients wsus server approvals of updates, download , install them windows update , report wsus status. have done no longer information clients. question #1.)is necessary download updates locally on wsus server in order have wsus service it’s intended , provide necessary reporting or question #2 is; there way configure wsus server described above , still clients report wsus server far it’s status. mark t. kenny certainly. disable option maintain "local content store...

i have created 2 different forest i.e. abc.com , xyz.com , established external trust between both forest. question need configure user of abc.com can log-in on computer attached xyz.com. note- external working ok because able validate it. if there trust between 2 should work, users abc should select abc.com on msgina logon screen drop down box within xyz domain.  once authenticate won't have permissions other users has, have grant abc folks permissions files , folders if need access something. -- paul bergson mvp - directory services mcitp: enterprise administrator mcts, mct, mcse, mcsa, security+, bs csci 2008, vista, 2003, 2000 (early achiever), nt4 twitter @pbbergs http://blogs.dirteam.com/blogs/paulbergson please no e-mails, questions should posted in newsgroup. posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server ...

our office uses wsus distributing microsoft updates.  however, have number of remote locations low-speed connections, relatively high computer counts, including servers.  want have updates install automatically on schedule, need to schedule downloads overnight.  don't see way schedule downloads in wsus.  i've seen bits offered solution, but if understand concept, it's not fit us. i'm considering the following solution , i'd feedback.  i'm considering script uses wsus api's download updates , set nextdetectiontime value in registry 2 days out.  (this should prevent wsus downloading updates on own.)  gpo schedule task run script afterhours.  another gpo schedule wsus installs later in morning, allowing time downloads. any thoughts? our office uses wsus distributing microsoft updates.  however, have number of remote locations low-speed connections, relatively high computer counts, including servers....

does know why thisa website not , running today sat jan 8/11:- http://social.answers.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/officeword not @ 0330 new york time. tia replies. it's down here - on other side of world. wonder if microsoft works @ weekends :( ask year going start complete revision of web software? ;) <trip_to_tokyo> wrote in message news:6534442a-f97e-41b4-9c32-eb2368e319f7@communitybridge.codeplex.com... does know why thisa website not , running today sat jan 8/11:-      http://social.answers.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/officeword not @ 0330 new york time. tia replies. graham mayor - word mvp www.gmayor.com posted via communities bridge http://communitybridge.codeplex.com/ Microsoft Office  >  ...

when leave old disc in place, cloned server boots fine (but resides on d: instead on c:). after removing original, old disc machine, booting windows server 2012 r2 gives 0xc00002e2. there no mention of domain controller in bsod, error went wrong , reboot needed.... any ideas? full details on cloning os? see http://scforum.info/index.php/topic,9592.0.html please :( peace! devvie assuming there other dcs i'd rebuild scratch, join it, add dc roles in.       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 2012 General ...

    got tricky situation on forest trust.  we have file share "share" hosted in asiapac.xyz.com shared user abc\auser in abc.com.  is in place , working ok.  but when created new folder , tried share same , not able locate same account in abc.com. expect if cross forest trust not work, existing share "share" display sid or sort if @ security settings. appear normal.      hi  first should verfiy trust health,run "netdom trust <trustingdomainname> /d:<trusteddomainname> /verify" check detailed info here ; https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753821%28v=ws.11%29.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 also check article "troubleshooting cross-forest trust in active directory" http://searchwindowsserver.techtarget.com/tip/troubleshooting-a-cross-forest-trust-in-active-directory this posting provided no warranties or guarantees,and confers no rights. best regards burak uğu...

we have moved our website new hosting provider still need sub-domain pointed @ our on premise web server.  the @ host ip our new website pointed new server.  i created sub-domain @ go-daddy , pointed ip our existing on premise web server.  i've tried 2 things.  i tried create new website in iis subdomain.  i tried add additional host header under original website in iis.   i start saying new iis.  it looks pointing website correctly inside domain.  from internet isn't serving website via sub-domain address.  do have add dns?  is approach incorrect? thank ahead of time.   hi,   as issue related iis, suggest discussing in our iis forum. best resource troubleshoot issue.   http://forums.iis.net/   tim quan   Windows Server  >  ...

i have purchased system builder server 2003 standard r2 operating system , when install os drive letter used i:.  how change c:?  have tried tells me same thing.  can't change volume letter contains system boot.  wonderful. hi,   after windows setup program finished, cannot change drive letter of system partition boot volume (%windir%) resides. drive letter of hard disk on windows installed hard-coded in registry. if change drive letter, programs in "program files" directory may not run correctly because registry may have pathing old drive letter. changing these drive letters using tools or modifying registry not supported. therefore, avoid unexpected problems, not recommended change drive letter system resides.   to situation, suggest clean install windows server 2003 on c: drive.   regards, bruce Windows Server  >  ...

hello, i have issue of clients (win7 , winxp) accessing shared drives. have brand new windows 2012 r2 server acting dc, file server, dns, , dchp. users reporting cannot access shared drive while using computer (not idle). connection re-establish restart or re-mapping drives. mapped drives manually connected via command line persistent enabled (no login script or gpo). also, whenever lost connection share drives cannot access internet. after surfing internet, found similar issues , applied changes still having issue. current configuration on server: - no external dns configured on dc - clients registered on dns - dns interface set ip addresses - dynamic updates set secure - dns properties - security tab - authenticated users present create child objects - no secondary dns server - clients not have external dns - nic power management set not turn off device - applied command on machines "net server /autodisconnect -1" during initial setup, set stat...

schtasks /create /sc weekly /d mon,wed,fri ... windows/.bat works schtasks /create /sc weekly /d mon,wed,fri ... from powershell/.ps1 script generrates "error: invalid argument/option - 'wed'" error schtasks /create /sc weekly /d mon           ... from powershell/.ps1 script works is bug?  there work-around? i've not been able locate references problem. thnx does work ps if this: cmd /c "schtasks /create /sc weekly /d mon,wed,fri ..." Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

i posted question in office 365 forum https://commun ity.office365.com/en-us/f/613/t/409536 , directed post here instead. we have hybrid exchange 2007 / office 365 environment, , used azure ad connect set federation.  have scripts run automatically whenever new hire created, or whenever termination processed.  these scripts things create user in ad, create mailbox, add user groups, etc. these scripts updated when entirely on office 365, no on-premises exchange.  prefer not have store login credentials powershell script.  know can use convertfrom-securestring , @ least not store credentials plain text, ideally ad user credentials of whatever account running script pass through. tasks use azure active directory, know can use connect-msolservice -currentcredential , not have pass other credentials.  same tasks use exchange online.  essentially, rather run $usercredential = get-credential (or equivalent commands read credentials file) $session =...

hi, i trying setup ipsec transport mode policy test server in office vm in azure in order replicate data rodc. both servers sit behind nat firewall , have private ip addresses. i have created security policy @ each end specifies both private address of server , public address of cloud service (azure) , firewall (on prem) i have opened firewall ports on both sides allow both 500/udp , 4500/udp using network monitor tool, can see ike transmissions can't ping/rdp either way. any ideas? thanks dave hi dave, please try enable auditing of ipsec command below. may give hints. auditpol.exe /set /subcategory:"ipsec main mode","ipsec extended mode" /success:enable /failure:enable best regards. steven lee technet community support Windows Server  >  ...

i have been following step step, several times, guide on pluralsight, demonstrates dac in action in case has subscription, course https://app.pluralsight.com/library/courses/windows-server-2012-file-storage-solutions/table-of-contents the thing don't understand, cannot work, central policy tab in advanced security settings show up it should on right in screenshot  i've deployed policies enable kdc support claims on domain level, , same dac policy, distributed domain still central policy tab not show up. any got idea why?? hi. might missing central access policy needs deploying via gpo. article explains well, though isn't microsoft article - http://techguyvijay.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/windows-server-2012-dynamic-access.html. hope helps. Windows Server  >  File Servi...

is powershell best way configure new windows server 2003 box in automated way before deploying web app or service?  want to, example, install mvc, setup apppool, etc. if so, find sample scripts or helpers? it sounds best way... powershell has been out long enough if google "powershell <insert task>" you're find solution... , once find parts, can if have problems gluing together. Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

i have domain controller acting hyper-v host, dns , dhcp server i'd rename server without causing issues........ how easy be? thanks hi ronniewhittaker, i highly recommend not use dc hyperv host. i'm not sure how have configured, hyperv recommended have multiple nics, , multiple nics not play domain controllers. also, once machine dc, there substantial performance hit due dc's default configuration disables write-behind cache on drive controller. optimal dc database transactional logging , recovery, however, vastly slows machine down, , default change can't reversed. the following exchange on dc, ramifications apply dc being vm host: exchange on domain controller - ramifications , how move exchange off dc http://msmvps.com/blogs/acefekay/archive/2009/08/08/moving-from-exchange-2000-currently-on-a-windows-2000-domain-controller-to-a-new-exchange-2003-server-on-a-windows-2003-member-server.aspx   i suggest install dc vm guest on current machine, transf...

hi, have off-site application authenticating via secure ldap our ad domain controllers.  i have no clue how set up.  i did read through kb321051, raises more questions answers.  some of question are: 1) have other apps use ldap (unsecure).  will these break when install cert? 2) cert need installed on domain controllers, or one?  the configuration of external app allows point @ 1 ip address. 3) our domain mycompany.int.  it turns out .int domain protected.  usually it's not problem because never reference domain internet.  but i'm wondering if problem cert, dc's fqdns dc1.mycompany.int.  we of course have public domain - mycompany.com.  can make public dns records (dc1.mycompany.com) , use generating csrs? 4) finally, i'm wondering of hidden gotchas might be.  will else in ad break?  exchange? thanks! hi, > 1) have other apps use ldap (unsecure). these break when install cert? no. after enable ldap on ssl...

i have user has nested directories , i'm having problems getting permissions inherit properly. it's in home directory has has share permission set 'full control' user. then actual directory, root of home, has special permissions on it. not 'full control', , no permissions allow them take ownership or edit permissions. else open. (this user shutout system, administrator, , backup accounts entire home directory on last server). the inheritance seems go 1 directory deep , have tried icacls enable inheritance , says did inheritance ends @ directory. other users have 1 level deep inheritance issue don't complain because of directories, far, not nested deep. if try extend inheritance, box click 'for files , folder below level' grayed out , not selectable. in advanced security, shows 'this folder only'. i've tried 'icacls "directory name" /reset /t' , doesn't appear anything. what missing? there way prohibit u...

so code generates output when using enter-pssession same code not return data using invoke-command (using credssp) script. here is the relevant excerpt script: able use get-spweb.recylce() method when using enter-pssession turn code script invoke-command not access method.  gives?  still logged in same user.  suppose permissions issue login never changed if ((get-pssnapin microsoft.sharepoint.powershell -erroraction silentlycontinue) -eq $null) { add-pssnapin microsoft.sharepoint.powershell } $webapps = (get-spwebapplication | % {$_.url}) $listtemplate = [microsoft.sharepoint.splisttemplatetype]::documentlibrary foreach ($webapp in $webapps) { $appdetails = get-spwebapplication $webapp $appdetails.grantaccesstoprocessidentity("$env:userdomain"+"\$env:username") $spweb = get-spweb -identity $webapp $doclibname = "msotest$($appdetails.displayname)".split(".")[0] ...

i have office of 8-10 users , computers running xp sp3. right have win 2000 server needs replaced. use active directory, pdc (no bdc, can win2k 2008?) , exchange. drop exchange (we use check external pop3 server , email backup) need users emails backed up, portable home directories. the question edition need? our external person told small business after looking i'm vary confused meet our needs without being much. hello, there no way inplace upgrade windows server 2008, have install additional machine existing domain. can windows server foundation version. if sure 15 user limit not exceeded foundation version ok. did check information in: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd459190(ws.10).aspx to demote existing windows 2000 server dc exchange must uninstalled before, otherwise demotion not supported. licensing clear it: supported users you can use windows server 2008 foundation in either active directory® or workgroup environments create 15 u...

hello, my company has factory , main office in different town. example : our factory in town , our main office in town b. in each site there many users. want create active directory 2 sites.there requirement : 1. user can access file server while moving other site. user can still access file server whether in factory or main office. 2. each site has file server. 3. if 1 server down / off, backup server can replace off server. what topology active directory use? how many server need ? thanks, leo you can have single forest/domain followed atleast 2 domain controller in each site. each dc should configured dns , gc. can go hub , spoke topology. or need ensure connectivity between both sites. ad distributed database, if 1 dc in site fails other dc provide redundancy. thats why recommended have 2 dc configured dns , gc each @ site , connectivity,those dc's in other site have same ad data too. best practice active directory design managing windows networks http...

i have file split multiple files.  the data in file fixed width data file.  i split seperate files record code 3 characters stored in first 3 characters in each line.  the data file this: maindatafile.txt 001datadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadata 001datadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadata 002datadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadata 003datadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadata 003datadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadata 004datadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadatadata i record code 001 rows in file called 001.txt, 002 rows in file called 002.txt, etc.  would able pass the maindatafile.txt file name script when run if possible. fwiw $filename = 'maindatafile.txt' get-content $filename | foreach { $_ | add-member -membertype noteproperty -name code -value $_.substring(0,3) -passthru } | group code | forea...

hi, would know can locate hcl hyper v on server 2012?  i cannot of network cards working when using hyper v can full server installation. thanks, paul i have never seen installation of hyper-v role remove nic.  and, should not use hvconfig (i don't think mean svconfig, sna configuration long time ago) on windows server hyper-v role.  continue manage physical network same tools use without hyper-v installed.  difference comes when use hyper-v manager create virtual switches, change physical nics virtual switches, working found nics.  in fact, if configure networking before adding hyper-v role, , create virtual switch on nic, network settings transferred vnic presented host virtual switch. so, maybe screen shots or specific steps of have done , seeing helpful, hardware using. tim Windows Server  >  ...

local environment: windows sbs03 latest release. dmz firewall w/ gateway shared folder remote environment: two windows xp machines dmz firewall w/ gateway problem: my remote users working in workgroup environment , have had slow, , frustrating time opening files on shared folder on our server. have setup desktops use vpn connection. click connect , establishes connection, go computer , click on mapped drive , view files. not part of domain, vpn connection requires them use user , password have setup in domain users. use routing , remote access on server end. can not life of me figure out why connection slow. what have done ensured checksum offload turned off.   i have reviewed settings on both firewalls , nothing out of ordinary. have adjusted bandwidth in firewalls , has made no difference. anti virus not cause , not scan files opened , closed. can provide ideas should try may not have already? im sure there pretty simple explanation this!   ...

i trying lock down windows explorer, @ moment have locked down this: what looking more nothing showing cd-rom , removable storage: any on appreciated have searched on point.  hi, based on description, can edit registry keys respectively remove network, favorite, , menu bar, , can utilize group policy preferences registry extension push these changed our clients or users. regarding point, can follow following 3 threads this. hide network library in windows explorer!!! http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/1aaeca18-5183-4cf0-afe8-d66d7787dd72/hide-network-library-in-windows-explorer remove favorites, libraries, , homegroup navigation pane http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windows/en-us/ac419c2b-4a38-44f0-b1f0-b0ed9fdcfdeb/remove-favorites-libraries-and-homegroup-from-navigation-pane explorer menu bar removal http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/1535f16b-dcb1-4867-a9c1-a527fe4079e9/explorer-m...

hi all, have bit of strange scenario. got 3 node 2008r2 cluster , managed vmm 2012. customer has 2/3 nodes dual port nic. would configure nic part of couple of ha networks between 2 nodes only. vmm rightly mind , doesn't show 2 standard switches create highly availble @ cluster level (only 2/3 servers have nics genius!). wonder if there anyway round this? or best bite bullet , add dual port nic in there, suspect appear @ cluster level @ stage! odd scenario, don't know if partial ha within cluster possible. thanks in advance sorry pest if can bump this. really interested if has implemented scenario. can make network partially available nodes in cluster , still considered ha? thanks Windows Server  >  Hyper-V ...

how go getting exchange powershell extensions on computer? don't. use implicit remoting. this use: https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/office/create-a-new-implicit-5fdafe45 Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

hi, have tried steps on dcom error 1053: sfc /scannow , there no integrity violations.i not know else go. on event viewer says "dcom error 1053 attempting start service wsearch arguments in order run server:{7do96c5f-aco8-4fif-beb7-5c22c517ce39} not know else do. i've run "startup repair" cd. runnung "windows vista home premium" updates installed. please help... hi dkb09, i see issue windows vista home edition os , there dedicated team handles vista related questions, recommend post query under vista forums. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/windowsvistaitpro also below link might handy http://support.microsoft.com/kb/839174 suggestions ======== make sure have latest service pack perform av scan on os check behavior in safe mode Windows Server  >  ...

hello, i beginner in these forums , first question. soon switching vps website hosting , there few choices operating system. windows web server 2008 r2 edition comes vps no additional cost wanted know if there limitations/differences between windows web server 2008 r2 edition and windows server 2008 r2 standard edition should aware of? thank you, if web server offer pages/content/documents etc people access web browser, , access content using http, there no limit. don Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

i know whether allowed assign both  windows server 2008 r2 enterprise , windows server 2008 r2 standard on same server extend visualization rights. if have assigned 1 x license of winsvr 2008 r2 enterprise server running esx, may run 4 instances of winsvr 2008 r2 enterprise (or standard). if need run fifth instance of winsvr 2008 r2 standard on same server, can assign 1 x license of winsvr 2008 r2 standard server. or have assign 1 x license of winsvr 2008 r2 enterprise server mixing enterprise , standard licenses on same server not allowed. thanks. yes, can assign multiple licenses same host. for excellent write-up on understanding microsoft virtualization licensing, see https://www.altaro.com/hyper-v/virtual-machine-licensing-hyper-v/.  written hyper-v, windows virtualization licensing same hypervisors. or, can contact trained microsoft licensing specialist.  if reseller not have 1 on staff, contact microsoft directly - microsoft.com/licensing. ...

hi, in earlier versions of ms word, possible display macro name, without icon, in toolbar.  in 2010 version, not can name not displayed, doesn't allow option not display image.  has encountered , found work-around?  thanks. ellie hi stefan, thanks reply.  however, eliminate icon , input name of command in previous versions of word, not modify icon.  those icons useless of them have no correlation macro that's being used.  somehow, don't think feature available in 2010 version. Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

hi all, i trying disable on 2 million unused window accounts in active directory.  have powershell command running keeps on timing out.  make simple, want use command #1 example found microsoft article.  command #2 command running keeps on timing out.  want insert command # 2, command # 1, unsure add or paste it.  hoping can me this.  thanks in advance, tt command # 1: (i want use com # 1, however, don't know copy , paste parts in com # 2, com # 1.  also, if need delete parts com # 1. )  $adobjects = get-aduser -filter {-not(useraccountcontrol -band 2)} -erroraction stop; $adobjects | foreach-object {start-sleep -milliseconds 200; $_} command # 2: (timing out command) get-aduser -filter 'name -like "*"' -searchbase "ou=users,dc=test,dc=abc,dc=ca,dc=com" | disable-adaccount here article found below: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/32418.active-directory-troubleshootin...

i unable  receive result of jobs. function main {       $numbers=($args[0],$args[1])         $myjob = $args[0]+"and"+$args[1]     $job=start-job -name $myjob -scriptblock {     param ([int[]] $list)         $f=$list[0]     $s=$list[1]        function sum($a,$b)         {                for($i=0;$i -lt 1000000;$i++)             {                 if($i -eq 999999)                 {                          $c=$a+$b                 }             }             return $c     ...

i have fresh windows 8 install hyper-v. can't add new guest vm. got - operation failed. failed create external configuration store @ 'd:\virtual pc\w7-32': general access denied error. (0x80070005). user have local admin rights. pc have 2 local drives. "d:\virtual pc" drive vm files because of reinstalled pc, thought it solves problem, but no luck. hi installed newest intel chipset driver. working now. d$ working. strange before 28.02 working , stoped. no updates side. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

hi all, i in process of moving folders windows 2003 server (dc) windows 2008 r2 standard (member server) , sharing them 2k8 server. sharing part server behavior have not seen before , seeking further clarification on these issues. have folder called data in d:\ contain folders. each of these folders shared out users based on groups. listed below 2 issues seeking clarification on... 1. of folders have different permissions, not inheriting permissions parent folder (data). when case, shared button "grayed out". found on forum posting share button clickable "inheritance" has turned on. tired works, don't understand why case. if can explain me, appreciate it. 2. old shares on dc "domain\administrators" group listed on folder share permissions. since new server member server obvious choice use "servername\administrators" (local admins) group. accidentally i found think bug , here how can replicated. since folders "non inherit...

hi, i've had , can't find on topic. if have missed please feel free send me link , apoligise wasting time. i'm setting workplace server, opted server 2012. i'm trying other office computers join domain in order user login straight start screen instead of remote desktop connection. i have set server domain controller (i hope) , have given static ip address (again hope). i'm unable connected computer domain, both windows 7 & windows 8.1 pro. when put in domain name i'm prompted username , password (leads me believe can see domain name). enter administrator username , password. load , i'll ping saying " ... not exist or cannot contacted "(windows 8) " an attempt resolve dns name of domain controller in domain being joined has failed.... " (windows 7) i'm able connect user accounts created via remote desktop connection okay, not idea our database system. any appreciated. if need me send on config setting please...

hello, does know if possible configure directaccess subset of workstations allowed access directaccess allowed split tunnel? don't want workstations allowed split tunnel, small group. i i've attempted create group policy disables force tunnel , have take precedence in group policy ordering after applying automatically created group policy, machines apply fail connect direct access entirely. thanks taking time read this. hi ncrist, as far i'm concerned, split tunnel part of clients , force tunnel part of clients implemented in theory. while in implementation, need configure direct access clients separately separately gpo settings. if use wizard configure direct access clients, then, gpo integrated, if change settings later on client side, may have conflicts. besides, if worried about security of split tunnel of direct access, then, may refer following blog: https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/tomshinder/2010/03/02/why-split-tunneling-is-not-a-security-issue...

hello - after doing research, unable find whether automatic updates detection frequency affected when pc turned off or unavailable.  queston if automatic updates detection frequency enabled, it check based on amount of time pc has been on for a single continuous time period, , resets whenever pc logged off/shutdown or configured in such way detection frequency period logged somewhere , wsus/gpo knows when last time detection process initiated?  based on research, leaning towards wsus/gpo knowing last detection time.  additionally, typically, how long take gpo check-in pcs when changes made gpo?  thanks time, mike hi, the following article may answer question: configure automatic updates using group policy http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc720539(ws.10).aspx thanks. this posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server ...