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Shared Drive Access issue

i facing issue in win 2003 server " i able access server host name , fqdn network , on same system  for ex- pc1.ab.com. logged on pc1 ,  accessed \\pc1.ab.com working fine  but when tried \\10.0.0.1 shows specified  network name no longer available getting error  "system error 64 occured"  when run "net view \\10.0.0.1" what virug guard using on machine.try disable few mins , access file share darshana jayathilake Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

troubleshooting PS Script

hi all, last week, helped me ps script adds values remote servers registry, reason after couple of days script stopped working, , i'm getting error messages. the script wallst360 suggested me this. $srvs = get-content yourserverlist.txt  foreach ($srv in $srvs) {  $reg = [microsoft.win32.registrykey]::openremotebasekey('localmachine', $srv)  $regkey = $reg.opensubkey("software\\microsoft",$true)  $regkey.setvalue("migdal_servers", "prd") }   and worked great, mentioned, when add servers txt file, , running script again i'm getting error: ============================================== exception calling "opensubkey" "2" argument(s): "requested registry access  is not allowed." @ c:\scomtest\srvlist.ps1:5 char:27 +  $regkey = $reg.opensubkey <<<< ("software\\microsoft",$true)     + categoryinfo          : notspecified: (:) [], methodinvocationexception     +

Move users in AD

hi, i using dsquery  & dsmove move users in root of users ou alphbetical users ou's ie z within users ou. see following example c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe /c /f "delims=" %a in ('dsquery user -limit 0 "ou=users,dc=myserver,dc=co,dc=uk" -name "s*"') @dsmove %a -newparent "ou=s,ou=users,dc=myserver,dc=co,dc=uk" run scheduled task have run 26 of these tasks i.e. z. there way can move users in 1 script, in powershell, jave or batchfile?  you can in powershell.  it's easier code if have w7 ad module rsat tools (and requried gateway service running on @ least 1 of dcs), or quest ad cmdlets. [string](0..33|%{[char][int](46+("686552495351636652556262185355647068516270555358646562655775 0645570").substring(($_*2),2))})-replace " " Windows Server  > 

Diskpart

hi all, i work @ school student accounts limited. computers have card readers , use drive letters want mapped network shares use. can diskpart in admin account not on student account. want able on domain (2003 server @250 computers). have tried in computer startup section of gpo hangs, times out , doen't work. there way can change card reader drive letters free needed letters mapped drives either using diskpart or option? kindest regards, mike b hi mike,   the script running in startup section, doing specifically? scripts run credentials of computer account needs taken account.  another option use group policy preferences deploy scheduled task can run same script credentials of administrator. thanks, guy Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Issue generating a subordinate certificate - The certification authority's certificate contains invalid data

other recipients: hi guys, have root ca , sub ca. want generate sub ca certificate current sub ca when try either via web or csr file below error: certification authority's certificate contains invalid da <input role="presentation" style="width:1px;height:1px;opacity:0;" tabindex="-1" type="text" /> hi guys, have root ca , sub ca both windows 2008 r2 ent. want generate sub ca certificate current sub ca when try either via web or csr file below error: certification authority's certificate contains invalid data. 0x80094005 (-2146877435). denied policy module. have confirmed basic constraint attribute current subca none should able generate certificate new subca. assistance appreciated. thanks. hi, have installed subordinate certification authority? here link below i nstalling subordinate certification authority: install subordinate certification authority http://technet.micro

Windows 2012 Server Remote Desktop Virtualization + Linux Clients

hello! i wonder if shed little light on this. we want implement windows 2012 server remote desktop virtualization our office, has around 12 users. our company has core apps developed in vb6.0, , apps use mysql database. want clients run linux, have no other function connect , windows 2012 server , display remote session. users need work usual, in local version of windows desktop. can done? if yes, standard version of windows 2012 server best accomplish this? thank you! vb6 has been out of support 6 years.  there have been other posts in forum difficulties people have been having running vb6 applications on 2012.  might want consider upgrading application supported language. the last knew, there no licensed versions of remote desktop linux operating system.  mean linux rdp applications reverse-engineered instead of being developed purchased license protocol microsoft.  may have changed.  if has changed, recommend using 1 of licensed versions able provide sort of su

Server 2003 and DNS issue's

i   know out must of run problem well. had reload server ns2 secondary dns server. when try add ns1 dns management console not allow me too. states can not connect though can ping using name ns2. not errors in events viewer. have verified versions , same. my ns1 can manage both devices ns2 not add ns1 at 1 point did give me error of: dns console can not mannage dns unless windows 2000 or 2003 server.  that message has never shown again. both servers 2003 , on same patch level.   any appreciated.   it manager     "reload server" mean? backup? scratch? can manage dns locally?    running domain? "reloaded" server joined domain?    bill Windows Server  >  Network Infrastructure Servers

broke windows server 2008 r2 standard disc.

i accindentally broke windows server 2008 r2 standard dvd. want replacement of dvd. how have pay? india.  please help.   hi, check this: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246/en-us replacements damaged, defective, or lost microsoft software or hardware to request replacement hardware or software, contact microsoft supplemental parts team @ appropriate contact number provided in "contact information" section. must in possession of product (if damaged or defective) , able provide proof of purchase. customer service representative advise of replacement costs or shipping , handling fees may charged. if product no longer under warranty, replacement item may no longer available. hope helps regards sebastian Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Exchange Powershell return value from Get-command to variable.

hi i trying create powershell-script our monitoring-software. the script supposed establish connection our exchange-server mgmt-shell , execute command: "get-mailboxdatabasecopystatus" i have connection in place, missing knowledge of how return result of command script, can pass our monitoring-software. (the script take 2 parameters - host , command eg. exch01.domain , get-mailboxdatabasecopystatus). current code: $statusalive = "scriptres:host alive:" $statusdead = "scriptres:no answer:" $statusunknown = "scriptres:unknown:" $statusnotresolved = "scriptres:unknown host:" $statusok = "scriptres:ok:" $statusbad = "scriptres:bad:" $statusbadcontents = "scriptres:bad contents:" $pass = cat c:\securestring.txt | convertto-securestring $cred = new-object -typename system.management.automation.pscredential -argumentlist "domain\administrator",$

the [boolean] turned to be [string] ?

getvmdisktype.ps1 function getvmdisktype{   [boolean]$blndisktype=$true     return $blndisktype } getvmdisktype.vb     public function getvmdisktype() boolean         strresult = runscript(getvmdisktype.ps1)         return strresult     end function error:string "true  " can't turn be 'boolean' .  why return "$blndisktype" become 'string'? , why there two" "after "true"? hello. you call getvmdisktype.ps1 not function, external powershell script. it's output converted [string] when printed stdout. Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Restoring Virtualized Domain Controllers

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/d2cae85b-41ac-497f-8cd1-5fbaa6740ffe(v=ws.10)#backup_and_restore_considerations_for_virtualized_domain_controllers the article above has illustration determine best way restore virtualized dc.  i have several questions chart. 1.   step titled "deploy vhd against new vm, , restart in normal mode" -  m ust new vm created in hyperv, or can vhd replaced backup? 2.    the steps titled "restore virtual machine instance predates failure" - necessary start in dsrm mode , set registry value if backup application consistent, image based backup doing restoring vhdx file? 3 .    what happen if restart domain controller in condition , go dsrm mode , set "database restored backup" 1? 1.   the step titled "deploy vhd against new vm, , restart in normal mode" - necessary create new virtual machine?  why can't existing virtual machine used , replace vhdx file? in scenario, assuming vm faile

Windows Server 2012 Activation With Server 2016 Key

hello, i have customer wants device windows server 2012, since cant find such devices our distributors, wondering if can activate windows server 2012 using windows server 2016 oem dvd key? if can, go smoothly or need contact microsoft , activate there.  apart that, if customer decide upgrade server 2016 using dvd, can use same key again? how microsoft know when activate? regards, _jancis " i wondering if can activate windows server 2012 using windows server 2016 oem dvd key? " no.  each version of os has own unique activation codes.  since have oem license windows server 2016, contact oem in order obtain activation keys earlier versions of os.  need provide own distribution, can obtain downloading evaluation copy microsoft , activating valid activation code. part of oem agreement oems take on responsibility (instead of microsoft) instances this. tim Windows Server

Group Scope issue

team, merry chrismas & advanced happy new year. support. i have 1 query regarding group scope - below scenario. we have 1 empty root forest 5 child domains. granted dns readonly console different admins diffrent domains. permission granted "domain local" group & added global groups diffrent domains. working fine. if granted permission via universal group & added global groups universal groups. getting access denied dns console. my case single forest. believe universal group can work within same forest. worng in situation? aliahmurfy it might problem in reading universal group members. could please check compliant best practices assigning fsmo roles? can see that: http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/windows/2004/06/15/fsmo.html rule 2: infrastructure master should not placed on gc. tip:  make sure infrastructure master has gc in same site direct replication partner. exception 1:  it's ok put infrastructure master on gc if forest ha

Hyper-V 2012 Cluster Registry Entries query

hi, we have 2 hyper-v 2012 failover clusters , both have been built , configured identically. however, when @ hklm\cluster registry entries differ. first cluster has large number of cluster common properties written registry key these entries are not present on other hyper-v cluster. if run get-cluster | fl * in both clusters values same. both clusters have been built using vmm 2012 sp1. we have not facing production loss or functionality issue in cluster.  more of query have caused these values written registry both clusters need configured identically. thanks, emma hi, please rerun validation test if there have error or warning , please post it, report locate issue. please try disable av soft , firewall try again. thanks. we trying better understand customer views on social support experience, participation in interview project appreciated if have time. helping make community forums great place.

Windows 7 "run as different user" option missing

hi, windows 7 machine(s) logging in against domain , "run different user" option missing when select ctrl + right click it available when machine built removed once login against domain , gpo's applied.  gpo's created no intention of removing functionality , have reviewed every policy , cannot see relates it. help please   > different user" option missing when select ctrl + right click   suppose mean "shift-rmb"?   http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/w7itprosecurity/thread/3673b2cd-e449-48fb-b936-678db569f6af   possibly done through computer startup script. although registry value sits in "policies" key, there no adm(x) template referencing it ((:   sincerely, martin   a bissle "experience", bissle gmv... wenn meine antwort hilfreich war, freue ich mich über eine bewertung! if answer helpful, i'm glad rating!

Advanced Regional Settings option

hi there most of users power users on computers. recruited greek speaking members , have change settings in advanced regional settings panel swap between english , greek input. if administrator on computer can access it, other account won't see advanced options. windows xp clients. in gpo have disabled option not show advance regional option in regional settings, seems have no effect. ideas? regards danie danie, setting trying change users or in other words "machine based". therefore requires administrative privileges. you cannot overcome via group poicy. details described here: http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/handson/user/xpintlsupp.mspx  (topic "changing language non-unicode programs") so maybe change once on machines used greek colleagues logging in administrator. some other (user related) regional options can configured via gpp: you can create "regional options item and specify the desired options: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc75402

Help needed - running powershell as part of a setup wizard

hi i created setup program in c# , execution powershell scripts it. i have problem executing scripts. script not signed error 1001 "get-help about_signing". tried run unrestricted policy didn't help. signed scripts , verified run on machine allsigned policy. when try execute them setup same error 1001.  is os 32bit or x64? setup app 32bit or 64bit? if app 32bit , os x64, you need set-executionpolicy twice. once powershell x64 , once powershell 32bit. this reason why seeing error. ravikanth http://www.ravichaganti.com/blog twitter: @ravikanth powershell 2.0 remoting - ebook Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

404 or phish/dns error

have windows vista lots of trouble browsing web home page on fire fox google cannot access anymore, not let me browse tube , numerous other sites on fire fox or internet explorer. this windows server - server manager forum.  please repost question in windows vista forums.  also, when repost question, sure include information possible others better able diagnose issue. if found post helpful, please " vote helpful ". if answered question, remember " mark answer ". rich prescott | mcitp, mcts, mcp [blog] engineering efficiency | [twitter] @rich_prescott | [powershell gui] client system administration toolkit Windows Server  >  Server Manager

How to configure Windows Firewall to allow MMC snap-in(s) to connect...

hi all; according following technet article, can run enable-netfirewallrule -displaygroup "remote administration" command allow access mmc snap-ins on system. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj574205.aspx but when execute above command, following error message appears: enable-netfirewallrule : no msft_netfirewallrule objects found property 'displaygroup' equal 'remote administration'.  verify value of the property , retry. at line:1 char:1 + enable-netfirewallrule -displaygroup "remote administration" + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~     + categoryinfo          : objectnotfound: (remote administration:string) [    enable-netfirewallrule], cimjobexception     + fullyqualifiederrorid : cmdletizationquery_notfound_displaygroup,enable-    netfirewallrule ps c:\enable-netfirewallrule -displaygroup "remote administration" enable-netfirewallrule : no msft_netfirewallrule

Delete vpn connection via script or group policy

hi i have built vpn profile using cmak. had been creating connections via gui on our windows xp images. run script deletes other vpn connections host.domain.com exist on client in domaine before installing new cmak exe pakage. know of way make bache file or script delete these via command line , automaticlly install cmak pakage? appreciated. all saved in pbk file @ c:\users\[user]\appdata\roaming\microsoft\network\connections\pbk (for windows 7/8) if delete file other vpn-conn's deleted... of course can create scripts check file , remove part of pbk-file. -- goran johansson http://gjohansson.com/blog Windows Server  >  Group Policy

WSUS 3.0 SP2 run, but no Client can connect err=80072f0c

hi, we install new server w2k8 r2 64bit in domain , new wsus 3.0 sp2 iie7 standardsite . installation ok, got patches on night. next configure gpo new wsus server. updateserver=http://wsus.domain.loc, statistic=http://wsus.domain.loc i think, http do'nt need certificate. in iie have not enabled ssl in different sides (simpleauthwebservice,...) but noc clients came wsus server. , clientdiag on client give give checks pass, failed verifywuserverurl. verifywuserverurl() failed hr=0x80072f0c clientauthentication certificate nessesary [ translated german ;-) ] here last rows clientdiag output: checking connection wsus/sus server wuserver = http://wsus.domain.loc wustatusserver = http://wsus.domain.loc usewuserver enabled ...... pass verifywuserverurl() failed hr=0x80072f0c für die clientauthentifizierung ist ein zertifikat erforderlich don't use certificates today. implement pki structure in future. reason, wouldn't use ssl to

Powershell Application Deployment Toolkit

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hi all,  i know isn`t directly microsoft question since guys have been helpful , i`m having no luck on forums associated tool thought ask here, appreciated.  i`m using psappdeployment toolkit sccm deploy applications end users, has been working need customise welcome message remove "continue" button clicking won`t such. is there way can remove "continue" button? i`ve hashed out "continue" button box still shows of box next "close programs" isn`t huge problem looks unprofessional.  thanks in advance,  scott ## form $formwelcome.controls.add($picturebanner) $formwelcome.controls.add($buttonabort) ##---------------------------------------------- ## create padding object $paddingnone = new-object -typename 'system.windows.forms.padding' $paddingnone.top = 0 $paddingnone.bottom = 0 $paddingnone.left = 0 $paddingnone.right = 0 ## generic label properties $labelpadding = '20,0,20,0'

Best Perfmon counters to use

hi have been testing new application running on windows 2008 server , ready implement prod. going gradually scaling number of users utilising app, want keep eye on server resources in case of bottlenecks etc server calling info active directory well. can tell me best perfmon counters use for: i. memory utilisation (ram) ii. hard disk activity (reads, writes, disk queues) iii. maxed out ad calls i'd know ideal values should underneath. windows server 2008 some info here. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc771692(v=ws.10).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 Serve

Group Policy settings to disable proxy server

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hello, i need disable (turn off) proxy server on windows 2003/2008 servers. group policy settings permits this? thanks tia tp ok, accomplish in number if ways... if create gpo , set pack processing apply itto computers configure ie use false proxy server. put in proxy address in gpo , make ie try , proxy fail resulting in no internet. want lock down changing of proxy server settings doesn't remove them. can give specific settings in morning (uk time) i'm on ipad @ minute don't have access gpo console. let me know how on. regards, denis cooper mcitp ea - mct help keep forums tidy, if has helped please mark answer my blog linkedin: Windows Server  >  Group Policy

OCS 2007 R2 & MS LYNC 2010 Requirments

dear all, in domain first want install "ocs 2007 r2" , in next quarter want introduce lync server 2010 well. pls me clear below queries in order finalize process. a] ocs 2007 & ms lync 2010 requires seprate "schema prepartion" [ mean need prepare ad in prior introdude both products?] b] if requires seprate ad prepartion shall on both in same time? bcoz first i'll introduce ocs 2007 r2 , in next quarter i'll install lync 2010. c] since customer want preapre ad once time irrespective of products introduced... pls let me know order in schema update first need prerpare ocs 2007 , go lync 2010 that?   the right forum ocs & lync interoperability below & experts on there can guide better, since directory service forum. request post/move question below forum. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/ocsinterop/threads   regards, awinish vishwakarma blog : http://awinish.wordpress.com disclaimer : posting provide

Remote desktop gateway routing

hi have couple of questions regarding remote desktop gateway , network paths. i have  a scenario main domain spread out in different offices , different ip ranges. offices connected via 8 mbit vpn tunnels , working expected. now have separate servers specialiced software running in own routable domain. these in hosted eviroment. these servers using windows 2012 rds gateway connections.  all users have been connecting these servers long time.  everything here working expected. by luck able connect these 2 enviroments via vlan since 1 of offices , hosting environment using same isp. got 100mbit link between them cheap  since link did not need internet access.  the users in office directly connected hosted servers can use thick clients accessing specialized software , wanted. remaining offices should still go out via internet using rds gateway , not use 8mbit vpn tunnels connect rest of offices. because of trust set make work, dns actual gateway ,  terminal servers replic

Best service provider for satellite TV and international TV?

i really need here. have old analogue tv hooked outdoor antenna works great , don’t want have go out , buy new hd tv channels. advised needed o buy hd digital set top box , able access channels without hd picture quality, whatever reason cannot set top box work @ on tv. need else new channels...please can me out here. confused!...thanks set-top boxes hi smith.miller6, i afraid have posted in wrong forum, forum dedicated windows 2008 server related queries , may not able assist in query. sainath !analyze Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Multi Site on Port 443

hi, i running windows 2012 r2 server have applied wildcard ssl in iis however, not able assign port 443 sub domain. main domain - mydomain.com on port 443 sub domain - web.mydomain.com on port 8888 i have purchased wild card ssl can applied *.mydomain.com but, when try assign port 443 web.mydomain.com, getting error message saying " port 443 assigned website ". how overcome issue? appreciate in regard. thanks, narsimman.k hi, check similar thread,our partner mentioned 3-rd party links configuring multiple web applications use ssl on port 443 : ssl site creation on non 443 port https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/bd10271c-d5da-44b7-b8bd-d63457ddcc54/ssl-site-creation-on-non-443-port?forum=sharepointgeneral ________________________________________ best regards, cartman please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com .

Hyper-V Networking question

want follow microsoft recommendation , have dedicated nic host communication , (or more) nic's vm communications. when connecting ports of our quad port nic network switch, 3 nic ports intended vm communication getting ip addresses dhcp server. hyper-v host view, these ip addresses reassigned new virtual adapters have identical names of our hyper-v networks. prefer that our hyper-v hosts can reached external systems on 1 dedicated ip address. acording various microsoft descriptions (eg. "understanding networking hyper-v", http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=3fac6d40-d6b5-4658-bc54-62b925ed7eea#tm ), it's possible create "dedicated external virtual network" purpose , disable virtual network adapter on hyper-v host. unfortunately, have found no description how implement scenario. following extract form document mentioned above contains link msdn site general wmi informations: "quote: wmi can used implement dedicated

discos duros servidor

buenas tardes, os explico la duda. tengo 2 discos duros en un servidor.  el disk 0 (d:) esta libre el disk 1 tiene 3 particiones, la reservada del sistema, c: (sistema operativo) y f: (datos de usuarios). mi pregunta es, ¿se podria extender o unir la partición c: al disco duro d:?? gracias, saludos.  hola "i_sys" como estas, extended y shrink de particiones se realizan sobre un disk. adjunto algunas notas de ejemplo: partitions , volumes https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd163559.aspx understanding disk partitions https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd799232(v=ws.10).aspx requisitos de cada partición: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc749080%28v=ws.10%29.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 espero sea de ayuda. saludos. Windows Server  > 

Rights to see the local computer certificates store

hello, we have application requiring access local computer certificates store. of course if app running under administrator credentials fine, need restrict specific user. is there way give rights on certificates store specific user or rights shall asign user in order see certificate stores? many idea/help/suggestion, i see problem, one way how open local computer store mmc user not administrator, open saved console. process this: 1. administrator open mmc | certificates | local computer 2. save console (ctrl+s) name certificates - local computer.msc 3. as user open mmc , open certificates - local computer.msc hth martin Windows Server  >  Security

Can I limit RD access to just RDWeb Apps?

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i've set single server , have published rd web app , works great - got ssl cert set , i'm happy can be. however, users can still rd directly server , access desktop etc - there way block port 3389 users forced use rd web app? steve berg hi steve, the challenge here is follows; both rd web app , rd full desktop use same protocol. by default there no way block direct rdp using mstsc , allowing remote apps on rd web access. however, in blog post here http://microsoftplatform.blogspot.com/2011/05/force-use-of-rd-webaccess-block-direct.html  i describe way force use of rd webaccess. take scenario step further removing remote deskop tab rd webaccess well. force users use rd webaccess, , remote apps. downside @ need isa or tmg server. kind regards, freek berson the microsoft platform twitter linked-in wortell company website Windows Server

GPO Printer Deployment not working reliable

hello we have ts environment , deploy printers through group policy. every , then, during user logon, following error message in event log: the user ' printername ' preference item in ' grouppolicyname ' group policy object did not apply because failed error code '0x8007007a data area passed system call small.' error suppressed. after error happens, need restart spooler service printing work again. domain: 2003 ts servers: 2008 we use 2 different printer drivers: hp universal printing pcl5 (version: 5.0.3.37 ) , canon ufr ii (version: 2.70) i have read http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/winservergp/thread/39f72c7c-c91e-4cf0-b976-332b9683983c , problem sounds similar. except have “the data area passed system call small” instead of “ the print processor unknown“ in event log. does have ideas be? many thanks, joe hi joe, thanks post. from description, understand followng event error receved when user logs on terminal server. the us

Compare-Object Users in 2 ADGroups

hi, want users in 1 group not in another $sourcegroup= "test1" $targetgroup= "test2" so want know users in adgroup "test1" not in "test2" and add them "test2" group i think of working, don't compare-object working yet my script goes $sourcegroup= "test1" $targetgroup= "test2" $sourceusers =get-adgroup -identity $sourcegroup -properties member | select-object -expandproperty member | get-aduser | select samaccountname $targetusers =get-adgroup -identity $targetgroup -properties member | select-object -expandproperty member | get-aduser | select samaccountname $diff= compare-object -differenceobject $targetusers -referenceobject $sourceusers foreach ($user in $diff) { add-adgroupmember -identity $targetgroup $user.inputobject.samaccountname -erroraction silentlycontinue } how can compare both groups , users test1 not on test2 ? thanks this can done more , efficiently usin

Group Policy to Disable Network Browsing in Open Dialog Box on Server 2008 R2

i running windows server 2008 r2 system citrix server desktop published.  server has office 2003 installed. when users open office application , select option open file, open dialog box appears.  on windows server 2003, open dialog box different 2008.  in 2008, open dialog box gives users "look in:" drop-down box, contains "network" under desktop listing.  underneath network listing, of network servers , workstations visible in list users browse to. even though security permissions restricting users acessing of these network systems, there way have open dialog box not display these locations on windows server 2008 r2? hi,   for inquiry on network option shows on "open" dialog boxes in office applications, should controlled office policy, please check following support article:   administrators can use office policy templates group policy settings of windows http://support.microsoft.com/kb/826170       if above article not help, n

2008R2 AD: Delegated permissions to move user objects not working only for 1 sub-OU

hi - in our 2008r2-level ad, have service account powershell script runs nightly in order sync user attributes & re-organize staff user objects sub-ou's, per authoritative data our hr system.  there's "staff" ou , various sub-ou's defined our internal organizational structure.  staff user objects in sub-ou's.  i've delegated account appropriate permissions on staff ou , can confirm propogating down sub-ou's expected.  works fine except 1 of sub-ou's.  in particular sub-ou, service account can modify user attributes, attempts move user object in sub-ou sub-ou @ same level fail "access denied".  sub-ou happens.  service account can move user objects between of other sub-ou's, , can move user objects sub-ou, cannot move user objects out of sub-ou. i've gone through line-by-line on advanced security properties of sub-ou compared @ same level, , identical.  i've tried re-delegating permissions no avail.  i've run

RD connection broker settings in server 2012 R2

hello in server 2008 r2, there tsconfig.msc console via created rd connection broker farm and via console made server member of rdcb farm. but in server 2012r2, didn't find console let me create farm or make server member of rdcb farm. has concept changed in server 2012 r2 ? i've find rdcb setting in group policy : gpedit.msc/...../ remote desktop services/rd connection broker / contains following aces join rd connection broker configure rd connection broker farm name etc when configure these policies in server 2012 r2 ? rd connection broker , related settings have been confusing in server 2012r2 in comparision in server 2008 r2  :-( hi, need configure rds deployment either via server manager or powershell. after that, have unified management console (again in server manager) things rds. it's gotten less confusing in 2008r2, @ least in opinion. evgenij smirnov msg services ag, berlin -> http://www.msg-services.de my personal blog (mos

Printer don't print

hi. i'm running windows server 2008, , trying use easyprint feature. i have 50 clients connect server. when client connects, printer recognized , can see of printers redirected in print dialog. everything looks fine, when trying print nothing come out local print spooler , document, of course, isn't printed. in event log, following error: the document web+sms.xls, owned ishay, failed print on printer xerox phaser 3117 (redirected 3). try print document again, or restart print spooler. data type: raw. size of spool file in bytes: 112512. number of bytes printed: 0. total number of pages in document: 2. number of pages printed: 0. client computer: \\saturn. win32 error code returned print processor: 2147500037. unspecified error please me out here - it's urgent. thanks in advance, ishay.   hi,   based on research, many factors may lead symbol. further assistance on issue, please provide following information:   1)if use other server terminal server, dose proble