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Server 2008 R2 - Cannot access any share as Administrator

hi guys, started working on new computer server 2008 r2 , first thing did install ad , promote using dcpromo, when went group policy management started getting error "the network path not found" went verify if network share required access sysvol available , there not accessible, netlogon, sysvol , other share create not open, says "windows cannot access \\computername\sharename", clicking on diagnose shows me "the remote device or resource won't accept connection", i've done lot of research , made lot of changes still doesn't work, i've done on server 2003 few times in past without hitch. here's i've tried already: 1. local policy -> security options -> network security: lan manager authentication level send kn & ntlm 2. local policy -> security options -> network security: not store lan manager hash value on next password change disabled 3. gave full rights on shared folders, tried everyone, o

Powershell: Change filename abcd-123.pdf to 123-abcd.pdf

i have folder 1000 files named in format: abcd-123.pdf. allow these files organized correctly according 3-digit number (ie. "123"), have change filenames format 123-abcd.pdf. i've never used powershell before searching online answer question last friday. appreciate sort of advice or guidance either set me in right direction or tell me answer. cheers! thank you! i'm also a bit puzzled works without losing extension.  seems to.  here's output: what if: performing operation "rename file" on target "item: c:\scripts\abcd-123.pdf destination: c:\scripts\123-abcd.pdf". what's up? grant ward, a.k.a. bigteddy Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

windows Enterprises 64bit Spk2

attempt install desktop experience failed error code 0x8000ffff . catastrophic failure this 1 may help. uninstall these four, install desktop experience, reinstall 4 updates. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2500700       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Server Manager

Window Server 2003 Group Policy

restrict user login policy in ads have win 2003 server on install active directory , group policy. have 30 client uses xp or win 2000. create 30 user in active directory. problem user login in computer. want restrict each user own computer. each user can login on own computer. , specific computer start username , password , administrator. an easy way restrict users own computers access properties of user account.  go account tab.  click on "log on to".  window, can add names of computer or computers want user restricted to. visit blog: anitkb.com , knowledge base. Windows Server  >  Group Policy

How do I create an custom attribute in Active Directory (Windows 2008 R2)?

hi, simple question, need add new attribute user in active directory windows 2008 r2. need able name attribute myself e.g. "testingemail:" , contain simple "true" text statement. any howtos/advice 2008 r2 appreciated :) regards, craig hello, follow below article. http://blogs.technet.com/b/isingh/archive/2007/02/18/adding-custom-attributes-in-active-directory.aspx to accomplish need edit schema , need member of schema admins , enterprise admin groups. also go thorugh below link discuss same query. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/zh/winserverds/thread/195bfce4-619b-4ad0-8043-36378733bc46 regards, _prashant_ mcsa|mcitp sa|microsoft exchange 2003 blog - http://prashant1987.wordpress.com disclaimer: posting provided as-is no warranties/guarantees , confers no rights. Windows Server  > 

Clustered Tiered Storage Space - no optimization report

i have clustered sofs server , using csv's hyper-v.  i have enabled optimization task , added report per https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn789160.aspx.  the report not generate.  i have tried run defrag command per technet article manually.  this issue seems when using csv's , cluster defrag has no drives run against.  anything constructive can suggest helpful. how monitor tiers in storage spaces on cluster csv's? thanks, gary   freezal hi freezal, if want build high availability cluster storage space please refer following kb, deploy clustered storage spaces https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj822937.aspx storage spaces: how configure storage tiers windows server 2012 r2 http://blogs.technet.com/b/askpfeplat/archive/2013/10/21/storage-spaces-how-to-configure-storage-tiers-with-windows-server-2012-r2.aspx i’m glad of you! please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback tech

2008r2 vm with multiple snap shots

hi, i have multiple vm's , looking @ migrating them hyper v 2012r2.  the issue of servers have multiple snap shots. from reading , test did mysel have come conclusion cant take snap shots when migrating 2012r2?  i tried export/import. the following saved state errors reported.  virtual machine saved state file version incompatible. i have option delete , save. is there way past using 4rd party tool or wont work due different systems. thanks phill hi phill, sorry   for my mistake ,it is not support "import (without export)"  vms on server2008 hyper-v server2012 r2 . if want import vms on server2008 hyper-v to server2012r2 hyper-v , sever2012 is the  " bridge " , details please refer following links : http://blogs.technet.com/b/rmilne/archive/2013/10/22/windows-hyper-v-2012-amp-8-1-hyper-v-did-not-find-virtual-machine-to-import.aspx http://blogs.technet.com/b/rmilne/archive/2013/12/02/how-to-import-windows-2008-r2-vm-to-windows-2012-

Windows 10 "Feature update" to 1607 failing almost always - stuck at Downloading 0%

we have 150 computers running windows 10 enterprise version 1511, want upgrade version 1607 our wsus server running on windows server 2012 r2. need complete these upgrades during break between our academic terms, because upgrade disruptive. this "feature update" visible in our wsus server , approved 70 of computers, has failed on 98% of them. report have users "feature update" appears available, starts, , downloading progress bar sits @ 0% (or in 1 case, 1%) forever. rebooting client not help. stopping , restarting windows update service not help. no one, technical users, has seen pop dialog boxes or other windows might waiting user action. except version 1607 upgrade, of these computers current other windows updates. in wsus status report these failed computers, event reported "[unable find resource] reportingevent.client.167; parameters: feature update windows 10 enterprise, version 1607, en-us". cannot find information online means or how fi

Can we provide normal users to edit the environmental variables of machine

hi, in our team, many developers need edit system environmental varibles. , perform task need administrative rights. don't want give them complete admin rights on machines. can alow normal domain users change system environmental varibles of machines? can setting through gpo. so, can modify variables with out  getting administrative previliges on machine. thanks help i wouldn't think so, because changing system environment variable gives way manipulate system in such manner user can take on system. reason require administrator credentials modify. even if via gpo, still mean give developers way take on own machines. said, they're developers. without still take on own systems. now, e.g deploy scheduled task on machines, executes local admin credentials. task reads simple text file contentss of envirnment variable, , saves it. users can edit textfile , trigger scheduled task. some construction that, or variation thereof work. still, still think it's

Is it possible to install SCVMM 2012 on Windows Server 8 Beta

does know possibility of installing scvmm 2012 on windows server 8 beta? want check seems microsoft hasn't supported yet. regards, t.s sharepoint vietnam | blog | twitter hello thuan, scvmm 2012 sp1 ctp supports installed on windows server 8 (2012) . sincerely, murat demirkiran if post helps , remember click “mark answer” on post helps you, , click “unmark answer” if marked post not answer question. www.scvmm2012.com (tr language) please note i'm not microsoft representative or spokesperson. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Setup

Prevent Windows 2000 from joining 2003 native mode domain

hello all, i'm looking documented method of preventing legacy windows clients (windows 2000, maybe xp sp1) joining native mode 2003 domain.  we in process of upgrading our domain 2008 not option @ time.  our administrators pre-populate accounts new computers via aducs before joining, , change domain membership.  sometimes delegate permissions join if end-user remote.  i looking method still allow them process, give error when computer membership changed.  i going write script periodically deletes computer account of un-allowed systems, isn't graceful , can cause complications @ user level. any advice appreciated. hi neil, far know, there no method prevent windows 2000 joining windows 2003 native domain. need script delete unallowed systems. thanks. this posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >

simpilfied user login

i have set exchange 2013 allow users login "login name" owa when login domain there config allow users type in there "login name" ie. fred   rather than  domain\fred  there 1 domain ! chriss but login has 2 locations can login to.  default, without domain name, attempt login locally user's workstation.  specifying domain name specifying other default. are these workstations domain joined or personal devices?  if domain joined, should not need enter domain\username after have logged in @ least once.  unless, of course, have group policy forces workstation 'forget' last logged in user. a little more information configuration , trying (not how want work) helpful. .:|:.:|:. tim Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Setup

Cannot Login To Server Locally

i have dell poweredge sc 1420 server raid 1 running window small business server 2003 latest service pack. disks set 2 partitions. c: partition contains operating system , d: partition contains programs , data. d: partition half full. morning got message there insufficient space on c: partition , not logon local user. how can logon , how can change partitions there adequate space operating system? thank you possible boot via safe mode ? do have active boot disc ? e,g hiren boot disc or active boot disc or erd commander ? use boot disc assist access os level troubleshooting.   hope helps. if need further assistance feel free post.. try best :) guowen su | ccna, ccip, mcp, mcsa, mcse, mcts, mcitp, ceh | http://www.microsoft.com/en/sg/default.aspx our goal? satisfied customers. if you're not...let's talk!! Windows Server  > 

Why has Windows 2008 R2 Server Foundation Administrator got limited permissions?

i installing sap server software on microsoft windows 2008 r2 server fe (foundation edition) on hp proliant server. installation fails due access registry key "hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolset\services\silvsc". the exact error message "silsvc cannot opened. error preventing key being opened. details: access denied." when use regedit.exe (while logged in as the standard administrator user) to view registration key, reports access denied view properties (let alone change permissions). why registry key entry locked against administrator? can login trustedinstaller user? any other work around's? regards joe oppenheim > why registry key entry locked against administrator? it part of the software infrastructure license service, believe more it's part of process applies user limits, doesn't exist in standard version of windows server , reasons tamper unlock unlicensed features. > can login trustedinstaller user? you s

No network neighborhood

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i have server 2016 data center running server. configured pdc , have connected win 10 machine domain. have set shares on server , can map them. issue can not see server in network neighborhood win 10 machine. missing here? i'm thinking possibly policy issue or permissions issue. assistance appreciated. thank in advance. brian for domain browsing via network discovery make sure these services started on each member, dns client, function discovery resource publication, ssdp discovery, , upnp device host. on each member set firewall allow network discovery.         regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows server] datacenter management disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees, , confers no rights. Windows Server  > 

Folder redirection set up, and now strange shortcuts to desktop and my documents. appear in the start menu. Please Help.

the strangest thing happening: have user group set folder redirection folders login script mapping network drive: net use x: \\server\data net use y: \\server\data\test\shared when ever user logs in, in , click on start button, on top of programs there appears shortcuts documents , desktop. in users, have different login scripts mapping, additional folders appear. , nothing try can rid of them. in users. thanks hi, check if start menu redirected. beleive redirected , pointing share people's desktop , documents reside. сила в справедливости Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Trying to set a file association using GPP

hi, i trying set windows media player default player .asx files using computer configuration ->  control panel -> folder options gpp here set in preference:   action                                     update     file extension asx associated class windows media player   configure class settings enabled icon file path c:\program files\windows media player\wmplayer.exe icon index 0 confirm open after download disabled always show extension disabled browse in same window disabled    the settings not working correctly. test .asx file still defaults vlc player after restart. rsop reoprts settings have applied successfully. can guide me muight going wrong?   many in advance jimmy hi, based on test, icon of asx file not changed when double-click asx file, windows media player launched. what’s result on side? called, vlc player or windows media player? if vlc player

Service Pack 2

we have windws 2003 server sp1. installed sp2...it installed without errors , rebooted server. installed sp2 doesn't show in "my computer properties" or winver. the server has more 2 gb of free space in c drive. have installed same sp2 in other machines , there seems no problem that. please shine light on this. thanks. hi mohammed,   hardware corruptions cause unexpected issues. may fix hard drive issue first.   tim quan - msft Windows Server  >  Setup Deployment

Window update issue with WSUS

we have local wsus server has version:3.2.7600.226. window workstation has update agent (7.5.7601.1751) working fine workstaion has update agent latest version(7.6.7600.256) can not search new update on wsus server. , error code return 800b001 .so solution case should update wsus server newer version or there anyway downgrage window update agent version ? below windowsupdatelog have . any advice ? thank you ** start **  agent: finding updates [callerid = automaticupdates] 2013-08-21 17:52:17:370  368 10ec agent ********* 2013-08-21 17:52:17:370  368 10ec agent   * online = yes; ignore download priority = no 2013-08-21 17:52:17:370  368 10ec agent   * criteria = "isinstalled=0 , deploymentaction='installation' or ispresent=1 , deploymentaction='uninstallation' or isinstalled=1 , deploymentaction='installation' , rebootrequired=1 or isinstalled=0 , deploymentaction='uninstallation' , rebootrequired=1" 2013-08-21 17:52:17:370  36

How do I give full directory access aside from Delete

i have 2003 r2 file server.  there directory on file share need give group full rights excluding deletion.  have gone security tabs group, went advanced permissions, checked allow full control, checked deny box next delete, delete subfolders , files, , take ownership.  after applying these permissions group group no longer able rename files.  users see access denied message. i have tried keep delete, delete subfolders , files, , take ownership unchecked on allow column , not check deny column still have same result. what doing wrong?  can't seem work way want to. hi, internally rename operation done as - delete old file - create file new name same content/permissions etc you can confirm through event logs generated rename activity. think since have denied delete permission, user unable rename it. regards, jack www.jijitechnologies.com Windows Server

How Can we force the Hyper-V Replica to use a dedicated network between two hyper-v hosts?

dear team, how can force hyper-v replica use dedicated network between 2 hyper-v hosts? live migration, can choose desired network in hyper-v manager (use these ip addresses live migration). have 2 10g adapters teamed together, virtual switch created on top converged network several vnics (mangementos, livemigratrion, backup, etc...) each network set specific vlan isolate traffic. 2 hyper-v hosts on same lan , domain. thank you. regards, i have accomplished using dns pointer specifying an ip address on dedicated network. force traffic done network. john johnston Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Need export to CSV of Distribution List with details

hi, i need assistance creating powershell script allow following variables: - need export dls - need member count in each dl (not full list of users, number of users in dl) - need see member approval status of dl (open/open, open/closed, closed/closed) - has permission send dl - export list local folder csv thank you! hi, you can check repository here if you're looking pre-written scripts: http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter there's request form here if can't find , can't write own (no idea if ever bothers fulfill these requests though: http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/site/requests do have specific questions? don't retire technet! - (don't give yet - 12,950+ strong , growing) Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

AGPM Cant Change GPO Status

trying figure out if in configured incorrectly. ive been using few days now. seems after adding agpm admin group, , create gpo, check out, edit it, check in, , deploy it-- works great. when go policy under group policy objects , try change gpo status greyed out. seems occur on policies controlled. so didnt see in documentation. supposed have delete archive (for policies controlled), change gpo status, re-control it? also, guessing way have right clicked on policy , chose copy pasted, no longer relevant once controlled. thanks i believe go now. had add svc account production delegation tab edit then domain level add agpm service account allow permission "link gpos" container , child containers. when deleting policy within change control, removes links policy had on each ou. Windows Server  > 

Software Installation Extension Debugging

i'm having problems pcs in domain not applying software installation cse. i've turned on debugging particular cse using these instructions , output below. both pcs in same ou , xp sp3 , i'm logging in using same domain account. can explain "no managed applications applied user." on problem pcs output? this output pc on cse working ok software installation extension has been called foreground synchronous policy refresh. following policies applied, flags 80.     softwaretest (unique identifier {5b0450c2-a65f-4ee8-8939-fe0a445f3fd2})         system volume path = \\ihc.co.nz\sysvol\ihc.co.nz\policies\{5b0450c2-a65f-4ee8-8939-fe0a445f3fd2}\user         active directory path = ldap://cn=user,cn={5b0450c2-a65f-4ee8-8939-fe0a445f3fd2},cn=policies,cn=system,dc=ihc,dc=co,dc=nz set active directory path ldap://cn=class store,cn=user,cn={5b0450c2-a65f-4ee8-8939-fe0a445f3fd2},cn=policies,cn=system,dc=ihc,dc=co,dc=nz;. policy has not changed.  assigned applications a

Windows Cannot Log You On error

hi all, issue nightmare.  saw other posts , try 1 of suggestions re: changing registry settings....  baffled , 'desperately seeking solutions."  error below.  prompt feedback on this. windows cannot log on because profile cannot loaded. check connected network, or network functioning correctly. if problem persists, contact network administrator. detail - insufficient system resources exist complete requested service. for more information, see , support center @ http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp . and message usually either before, after or somewhere near above error: windows unable load registry. caused insufficient memory or insufficient security rights. detail - insufficient system resources exist complete requested service. c:\documents , settings\tuser.zemarc\ntuser.dat for more information, see , support center @ http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.   hi, the steps found may same descripted in following kb article. please h

How can I get Hyper-V NIC properties of each Virtual Machine by WMI?

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i create internal nic hyper-v, i want know every nic properties of vm wmi???????? (how can i find status(enabled, disabled, failed etc) of network adapter(nic) being assigned vm in hyper-v?)                                                                     in advance help.                                                                     best regards                                                                     stevenjing                                                 hi stevenjing, thanks posting in msdn forum. i recommend post issue in technet forum better support. have day, tom tom xu [msft] msdn community support | feedback us Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

New Windows Server 2012 with WSUS installed 80072EE2 error on clients

i built 2012 server , installed wsus role. set gpo's , did steps can find set up. clients 80072ee2 error when trying updates , no clients showing in wsus server. far know there no proxy , no firewalls in way. the wsus client diag says "getfileversion(szenginedir,&susversion) failed hr=0x80070002" system cannot find file specified. i'm not sure if can trust this, read works on 32bit systems. netsh winhttp show proxy says: direct access (no proxy server) in iis8 if go wsus site, go basic settings , test settings shows: cannot verify access path (update services\webservices\root\) here windows update log on client: 2013-03-14 14:04:22:001 980 56c au triggering au detection through detectnow api 2013-03-14 14:04:22:001 980 56c au additional service {117cab2d-82b1-4b5a-a08c-4d62dbee7782} approval type {pre-install notify} added au services list 2013-03-14 14:04:22:001 980 56c au triggering online detection (interactive) 2013-03-

Roaming User Profiles Problem - Windows Server 2008

hi, experiencing problems roaming profiles on windows 2008 domain. when trying login domain user on xp machine gives following error "windows cannot locate server copy of roaming profile" if has guidance on problem appreciate it. thanks. you receive "windows cannot locate server copy of roaming profile" error message when try log on windows xp-based client: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/832850 the roaming profile cannot found" error message when log on network windows xp-based computer http://support.microsoft.com/kb/831651 check share and ntfs permission of user profile.try acessing share unc path users login.this due name resolution issue try fqdn path roaming profile i.e <servername.domainname\usersharefolder> best practice: roaming profiles , folder redirection http://www.grouppolicy.biz/2010/08/best-practice-roaming-profiles-and-folder-redirection-a-k-a-user-virtualization/ ensure correct dns setting on client http://

DC for Hyper-V VMs

hello all,   is wise make host (parent) windows server 2008 r2 ent dc, dns, , dhcp hyper-v installed role , vms added well? these vms act clients of dc machine (host server).   hi,   if in test environment, can it, however, if in product environment, microsoft recommends locate critical server roles on domain controllers installed directly on physical hardware. these include global catalog servers, domain name system (dns) servers, flexible single master operations (fsmo) roles , replication bridgeheads.   for more information, can refer to:   considerations when hosting active directory domain controller in virtual hosting environments http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/888794   the domain controller dilemma http://blogs.msdn.com/virtual_pc_guy/archive/2008/11/24/the-domain-controller-dilemma.aspx   running domain controllers in hyper-v http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd363553(ws.10).aspx   hyper-v , domain controllers – dem

How do I get under the 2 GB CAB file limitation that printbrm.exe has to export and migrate printer servers?

printbrm.exe seems pretty useless if have large number of printers , driver spool folder on 2 gb. fail create backup if %systemroot%\system32\spool folder larger 2 gb right? can confirm if list installed printers on print cluster (2 nodes) , compare against installed drivers (print manager), delete unused drivers reduce cab file size? looks doable , i'm going put in after hours ccr , take snapshots of clustered vm servers prior deletion if there problem, can restore prior configuration. i'm pretty sure reason export fails me size of cab file on 2gb limit. there's nothing can find gives clear method of getting around limitation.  although manual operation remove printer drivers in article http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732946.aspx it's nice if try remove driver in use printer in cluster, won't let you. so, it's pretty easy reduce size of the  %systemroot%\system32\spool below limit , successful in creating exportprinters file. i'm

Account Operator Rights

does have article referencing rights should associated account operators? i have new domain managing , reason adding personnel account operator group not give them rights reset passwords on standard user accounts. have feeling group may of been manipulated..... thanks! hello, this official description form microsoft account operators: "members of group can create, modify, , delete accounts users, groups, , computers located in users or computers containers , organizational units in domain, except domain controllers organizational unit. members of group not have permission modify administrators or domain admins groups, nor have permission modify accounts members of groups. members of group can log on locally domain controllers in domain , shut them down. because group has significant power in domain, add users caution." personal not use account operators group have lot's of permissions. prefer use own created security group , use "delegate control"

Trying to run advertised programs from powershell

the problem i'm having based on discussion in same forum called " possible run advertised programs powershell".  outlines how can retrieve package id , name , run via powershell.  command this: $uiresource . executeprogram ( $sr1000f , $sr1:all patches , $true ).  2 errors - missing ')' in method call , unexpected token 'patches' in expression.  think issue might space between , patches.  i've tried various ' , " , () in expression can't seem find 1 works.  appreciated. i figured out issue was; should have been $uiresource.executeprogram('*', '$sr1000f',$true).  works fine on local computer access denied on remote computer.  went different direction , had success.  first needed run "enable-psremoting" on local , remote computer.  able use following script got https://smsagent.wordpress.com/tag/powershell-task-sequence/.   kicks off fine.   $computername = read-host 'computer name' $s = new

Multi threads

hello all, i using windows server 2012 right now. bit new servers world. my problem multi threads in server. i explain situation background: 1. runnning several java apps on server. 2. running apache server. until couldn't send 2 http requests. when 1 of  my javas programs sends kind of http request other programms standing in line , waiting last 1 finish(basicly, no multi threading).  second problem when open 1 of java apps web server(js): function active(i) { theurl = "http://localhost:8000/run?user="+i; alert(theurl); var xmlhttp = null; xmlhttp = new xmlhttprequest(); xmlhttp.open( "get", theurl, false ); xmlhttp.send( null ); //return xmlhttp.responsetext; } basicly happands webserver "waiting" untill close java app , can run second one. moment clsoe first java app abale run second. whats wrong server? thank you!

Log on from a trusted domain

hi all, there two-way forest trust relationship between domaina.com , domainb.com. computera in domaina.com. userb in domainb.com. i've allowed domainb\domain users log on computera in security policy. have 2 questions applying group policy. computera apply computer configuration group policy domaina, right? will userb apply user configuration group policy domainb? why? thanks, 高麻雀 1. yes 2. http://gpsearch.azurewebsites.net/#320 no not evil, if know doing: or bad gpos? wenn meine antwort hilfreich war, freue ich mich über eine bewertung! if answer helpful, i'm glad rating! Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Printer GPO Applying, Not working on Windows 7 Clients

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i'm @ wits end on this. we on server 2003 domain, , majority of our clients windows 7.  not give local admin rights our end users, gets them. this has caused issues adding network printers.  have of our printers between our 2 sites on servers particular site.  because installing printer drivers requires local admin rights have first log in myself install printer, log in user add printer profile.  i created gpo disables point , print restriction under both computer , user policies, though know windows 7 ignores user policy.  i've enabled setting allowing non-admins install print drivers.  included guids printers. my end users getting policy have verified gpresult, yet when go install network printer pretend it's going it, , halfway 3/4 of way errors out "cannot connect printer, access denied". i've tried granting , authenticated users permission driver folder on print server, , have made sure have access printers.  nothing has worked. we did i