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Windows Boots Into {Default} Boot Entry. Boot Menu is Not Showing

howdy, i running on the 6.4.9860 64-bit build of windows 10 tp enterprise used domain member workstation. the native vhdx boot is used , both physical hdd , vhdx with windows 10 gpt/ahci disks following layout: c:\windows\system32>diskpart microsoft diskpart version 6.4.9860 copyright (c) 1999-2013 microsoft corporation. on computer: win-ssldoe83j61 diskpart> list disk disk ### status size free dyn gpt -------- ------------- ------- ------- --- --- disk 0 online 931 gb 0 b * disk 1 online 100 gb 0 b * diskpart> sel disk 0 disk 0 selected disk. diskpart> list part partition ### type size offset ------------- ---------------- ------- ------- partition 1 recovery 300 mb 1024 kb partition 2 system 100 mb 301 mb partition 3 reserved 128 mb 401 mb partition 4 primary 930 gb 529 mb diskpart>

Problem encountered while installing Microsoft server -2008 -SP-2 (X32 bit) Ooperating system in our DELL -T300 poweredge server

dear sir it kindly requested these issue- not able install operating system(microsoft server -2008 sp-2 (x 32 bit) following error coming during installation :- windows server not install due 1 or more critical drivers missing. install windows make sure drivers valid , restart installation. earlier ,we have observed our working server has developed problem of  2 no.s of hard drive failure out of existing 3 no.s. in raid-5 mode. server not booting. recently have changed faulty hard drives 2 new ones , after configured raid  , we tried install o s showing above stated error. please in solving issue. thanks , regards j.anil kumar mobile no : -09630414889 iocl chennai you have raid drivers hardware, put them on usb key , load them during windows setup windows can install usccessfully. should able them dell website. if cannot find them, contact dell contact correct information / drivers. Wind

changed company domain name - need help with dns and company website

please be kind.  new dns. we renamed our domain abc.com def.com.  had company website abc.com created new 1 def.com.  when outside or on internet, can type in www.abc.com or abc.com , both take def.com (this good).  however, internally (on network or vpn) if type original website www.abc.com taken original old company site.  when on network or vpn , type abc.com taken "under contruction" page. any thoughts appreciated. thank you mcp please be kind.  new dns. we renamed our domain abc.com def.com.  had company website abc.com created new 1 def.com.  when outside or on internet, can type in www.abc.com or abc.com , both take def.com (this good).  however, internally (on network or vpn) if type original website www.abc.com taken original old company site.  when on network or vpn , type abc.com taken "under contruction" page. any thoughts appreciated. thank you mcp hi mcp, it seems externally, either redirect or cname created when type

Dashboard click and crash

as logged in admin, try open dashboard. double clicking dashboard on desk top, see flash of white rectangle, gone. no dashboard opens.... any ideas? hi, did find error message in event log? or can check essentials log files under %programdata%\microsoft\windows server\logs . in addition, if set office 365 component in windows server 2012 r2 essentials dashboard. please make sure have installed update 2919355: windows server 2012 r2 essentials dashboard crashes if sharepoint site title empty best regards, susie please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Essentials

Disable windows Firewall

dear all, i use group policy disable firewall on/off (network connections\windows firewall\domain profile\protect network connections but following 2 items still can selected/unselected. block incoming connections,including in list of allowed apps notify me when windows firewall blocks new app how let not changed ? thanks john hi, you let settings not changed explicitly setting them in group policy. if have disabled firewall haven't set behaviour of incoming/outgoing connections user able change settings. changes will have no effect since firewall stays disabled due gpo setting. if, however, *enable* firewall in gpo not explicitly set incoming/outgoing behaviour, *then* user able alter connection blockage changing setting in control panel. evgenij smirnov i work @ msg services ag, berlin -> http://www.msg-services.de blog (in german) @ http://it-pro-berlin.de stuff in psgallery --> https://www.powershellgallery.com/profiles/it-pro-berl

Windows Downgrade Media Kit - Cost?

hi, we purchasing windows 2008 standard r2 media.  intention use downgrade media kit install windows 2003 standard r2 until decide move w2k8 server. there no problem , can purchase downgrade kit ( http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/downgrade-tc.aspx ), need know estimated cost of downgrade kit before management approve purchase of w2k8 , media kit. can provide estimated cost (euro, dollars, whatever easier) when done via microsoft fulfillment site? note: myself, need have w2k8 serials before proceeding pricing info on fullfillment site. thanks, hi, we purchasing windows 2008 standard r2 media.  intention use downgrade media kit install windows 2003 standard r2 until decide move w2k8 server. there no problem , can purchase downgrade kit ( http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/downgrade-tc.aspx ), need know estimated cost of downgrade kit before management approve purchase of w2k8 , media kit. can provide estimated cost (euro, dollars, wha

Windows Update 0x80070057が表示されました

対処方法を知りたいのですが、何方か知りませんか? hi, this forum english forum. better help, please post question on forum below: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/ja-jp/home thanks understanding. best regards. steven lee please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  WSUS

Can not rename Files & Folder in a DFS Path

can not rename files & folder in dfs path two users have problem, not able rename files & folders (access denied) in dfs path. able create / delete, not rename. if connect on network-path \\servername\e$\group\ ... able rename / create / delete! - can create file or folder, cannot rename it. can copy file shared folder, cannot edit it. - works standard shared folders, not dfs shared folders. - particular user, other profile works fine on computer. still after deleting , recreating profile. - user works fine on other computers. - effective permissions looks fine. client information (both same): - os: windows xp sp3 - type: both dell latitude d830 (with fingerprint reader) server (dc dfs) information;: -  windows server 2008 r2 standard - service pack 1. have ideas? patrik hello together, the issue solved! it turned out software fingerprint security! notebook: dell latitude d830 causing software: embassy tr

Delegate control Move user Objects from one OU to another OU

how can delegate contorl user (test1) move user accounts 1 ou ou (child ou) in windows 2003 ? please me check link solve problem. check best practices well. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservermanager/thread/e0b836a2-d062-4761-8c5a-0d0dfa3f44c7/   http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc773318(v=ws.10).aspx Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Description Event ID:10010 Shows up in event viewer every month sometimes twice a month.

what causing , how fix it?   os:  server 2008 r2 sp1   log name:      system source:        microsoft-windows-distributedcom date:          1/19/2011 3:37:15 pm event id:      10010 task category: none level:         error keywords:      classic user:          n/a computer:      wb-dc01------- description: server {752073a1-23f2-4396-85f0-8fdb879ed0ed} did not register dcom within required timeout. event xml: <event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">   <system>     <provider name="microsoft-windows-distributedcom" guid="{1b562e86-b7aa-4131-badc-b6f3a001407e}" eventsourcename="dcom" />     <eventid qualifiers="49152">10010</eventid>     <version>0</version>     <level>2</level>     <task>0</task>     <opcode>0</opcode>     <keywords>0x80000000000000</keywords>     <tim

NTFS permission settings

hi i've created group of users in w2k3 suppose able read/save files cannot delete; 1 user has permission set correctly while rest of users cannot save or rename files. strange question since of these users belongs same group how come other users not able amend files except one? users editing office 2007 files such excel or word. i've tried rebooted user pc result same. info hello kababoom, please grant group of detailed following ntfs security permission , check if can fullfill demand. 1. right-click on file , select properties. 2. click security tab, click advanced button 3. uncheck checkbox "allow inheritable permissions parent propagate object , child objects, include these entries explicitly defiend here." 4. remove 5. add group following rule. select allow permission except "delete" permission group 6. add rule following deny delete group. is helpful you? this posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights.

KB943729 Windows XP not deployed

hello, we trying deploy kb943729 our windows xp clients. have added update wsus serverand update commited. clients updated. most clients not installing update. in reports update not marked failed or needed. clients windows xp sp3. is there trick deploy update our clients? regards is there trick deploy update our clients? have reviewed kb943729 , product notes verify meet prerequisites use of gp preferences? -- notably, believe, xp systems require xmllite installed before kb943729 detected installable. lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa principal/cto, onsite technology solutions, houston, texas microsoft mvp - software distribution (2005-2011) mvp profile: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/lawrence.garvin blog: http://onsitechsolutions.spaces.live.com Windows Server  > 

EVENT ID 213 in BDC server

hi after demoting server event id 213 polling server name , ip address trashed. their no ip server exsist. how resolve warning on ad server 2003 god blessings.......... rasa hello rasa, i wonder if detailed event id 213 see same below. event id: 213 source: licenseservice type: warning description: replication of license information failed because license logging service on server servername not contacted. if so, think kb article may helpful you. event id 213 generated after demote domain controller http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/296681 thanks , regards, scorprio mcts: windows vista | exchange server 2007 mcitp: enterprise support technician | server & enterprise admin Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Strange behavior in Powershell

i came across strange behavior in powershell: ps > $temp = 123 | select nr1, nr2 ps > $temp nr1 nr2 --- --- first ran these 2 commands. resulted in following: ps > $temp | gm typename: selected.system.int32 name membertype definition ---- ---------- ---------- equals method bool equals(system.object obj) gethashcode method int gethashcode() gettype method type gettype() tostring method string tostring() nr1 noteproperty nr1=null nr2 noteproperty nr2=null can see typename set "selected.system.int32". became strange when discovered this: ps > $temp.gettype() ispublic isserial name basetype -------- -------- ---- -------- true false pscustomobject system.object no

Windows Server 2008 password

i have password meets criteria - @ least 1 uppercase, @ least 7 characters, @ least 1 number...  i've had password since june , has been fine.  used morning , worked.  machine locked , since password not work.  tells me password incorrect.  i've rebooted machine no avail.  also, when try reset password, tells me "this feature requires removable media, such floppy disk or usb flash drive."  department tried using usb flash drive , didn't work either.  suggestions??  hi jm, thank post. if account domain user, try use account logon server, reset password. if account local user, try use account logon server reset password or boot server winpe cd reset password. if there more inquiries on issue, please feel free let know. regards, rick tan Windows Server  >  Securit

Windows Server 2008 Virus Protection

hello all, i new windows server 2008. is there virus protection built server? if not recommendations for a inexpensive virus protection program? best regards   hi there, there no built in av present in of microsoft operating systems. you can select either a) norton antivirus b) symantec av c) mcafee av it again depends on per user basis or enterprise basis have own licensing terms need check navigating respective websites. sainath windows driver development Windows Server  >  Security

DFS-R Replication Group Question Urgent answered required

hi all we have client looking use dfs-r replication replicate there site server data single server within a data-centre. can backed a centralised location. we have started process within the data-centre,biulding 2008r2 server master server ( schema v47) i believe there have been huge oversight in project, have found out there servers 2003 not 2003r2 thought, , i cannot find replication group snap-in anywhere on server. am right in thinking 2003 not support standalone replication groups, or if supported there need install working. please please if have solutions, upgrading servers not option. many thank in advance chris dfsr added r2. you'll need 2nd install disc 2003 r2 add dfsr server (and proper license, of course). went through same thing , able dfsr working. clear, upgrading 2003 r2 isn't in-place upgrade, adds things dfsr , other r2 options "add windows components." sure install 2003 r2 hotfixes well.  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958802

RD Gateway not forwarding to Web Access

i have setup remoteapps in dmz. contained in dmz. built out new domain this. trying have dns name of remoteapp.companydomain.com go newly built out domain in dmz. not same name. have purchased certificate name of remoteapp.companydomain.com , assigned rd gateway, broker , web access respectively. i'm forwarding 443 , have assumed going remoteapp.companydomain.com hit rd gateway , forward webaccess through broker. there i'm missing strictly getting rd gateway default iis page. hi, what rd session host server(s)?  didn't mention them in explanation.  assume have rdsh installed on broker.  broker separate rdsh, however, single server case should fine.  please correct me if assumption wrong regarding rdsh. below suggestions working: 1.  since have rdweb , rdg on separate servers, need use 2 public fqdns , separate public ips, unless decide use sort of reverse proxy in front of them, or move rdweb onto same instance rdg.  sample: remoteapp.publiczone.com  --&g

DFS Replication

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  hi all, i'm using windows 2003 r2 & windows server 2008 r2 setup dfs replication together, on first time server run right have problem its. can not sync files, following pictures please take me. there solution solve problem jimmy hi jimmy, try enlarge staging files jens mentioned. check if there disk quota set on disks. in order troubleshoot issue, please collect log files start "dfsr0000x" in c:\windows\debug folder.   meanwhile, please collect replication group information. please right click on replication in dfs management, click export list list. can post in reply.   in addition, make sure there no filter set on subfolder. can create diagnostic report right click on problematic replication group, choose create diagnostic report. create propagation report.   log file , report, have created workspace you.  can upload information files following link.  (please choose "send files microsoft")

expand power-shell script knowledge

hi want expand power-shell knowledge: have created user-friendly script, ‪#‎import‬ add-pssnapin microsoft.sharepoint.powershell $spweb=read-host "enter site: " $web=get-spsite $spweb $path = read-host "enter path: " import-spweb $spweb -path $path -updateversions overwrite write-host "imported successfully" i feel if add below queries in script good, please help example:- 1.how write call function script,  2.if function ok success mesaage should shown or else shown failed  3.if function successful message should shown u want export (y/n), if yes call export function..etc.. if add stuff in script more happy...thank you what question?  cannot design , build custom scripts you.  need ask question. start here: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/scriptcenter/dd793612.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 \_(ツ)_/ Windows Server

RD Gateway Error - Network or Server Configuration Error

i relatively new networking, please excuse me if do not provide enough detail.  i willing answer whatever questions arise. i have server running 08r2 in my company's dmz, not joined domain.  it rd license host.   using application requires rd gateway configured rdp devices internal our network.  i have configured rd gateway caps & raps valid , correctly named ssl cert security.  however, when i attempt to test gateway (which in dmz) device (internal network) getting error certificate has expired or has been revoked.  my thought since certificate has fqdn device not joined domain, possibly name mismatch causing error.  any can provide appreciated! we have found problem , have resolved it.  web application installed added re-direction in iis across port 443.  conflict rds, uses port 443.  once removed re-direct iis, able use rd gateway on server.  moving rd gateway device not have issue. W

Boot from Hyper V Drive

hello everyone, i need expert input issue related booting hyper-v disk. have following setup:- a) windows 8.1 enterprise (eval) b) windows server 2012r2 standard (eval) running on hyper-v's virtual disk i login windows 8.1 , login windows server 2012r via hyper v. lately performance of hyper v not , wanted directly boot windows server 2012r2 rather going via hyper v. since windows server 2012r2 on virtual drive, how can directly boot windows server rather windows 8.1. i have lot of data on windows server 2012r2 virtual drive , backing data cumbersome job.  regards, rpkash   search on feature "boot vhd" or "native boot" these guide on using vhd boot windows os , modifying bcd. brian ehlert http://itproctology.blogspot.com learn. apply. repeat. Windows Server  > 

Problesm with a CA Server and site - Certsrv enrolment issues

i stood windows 2008 r2 entr sp1 ca server multi domain forest.   iis , certificates not area of expertise. the forest structure empty root resource , user domains.   the servers in resource   domain.   the system worked stopped working, not entirely sure when use function little.   when try request cert via https://servername.fqdn/certsrv page 401 “unauthorized: access denied due invalid credentials”.   there nothing wrong credentials i’m offering, i’m using domain administrator account.   additionally account i’m using member of ca managers global group. additionally have set system via gpo auto enroll certificate requests forest computer systems, have log web site , manually issue them. i’ve spent of day going 1 kb article , nothing seems working.   when enter in https:// server.fqdn /test /, iis 7 picture. if try change security settings on certsrv site in iis manager, options grayed out. at point i'm @ loss try or how thing fixed. - bryan arlington v

What do you think about using Windows Server 2003 R2 as a failover for Windows Server 2012?

this may sound kind of strange.  have 1 server running server 2003 r2 x64.  has been great machine past 6 years our small business.  ordering new server server 2012 standard x64 (dell poweredge r620.)  going set virtual environment , our new server.  however, wondering thought continuing use our old server redundancy.  i thinking of using old 2k3 box for redundant dhcp, dns, , domain controller.  have of these roles installed on new server of course. we using tape backup system , figured though of our business critical data stored on new server, our domain @ least stay functional while transfered required data on old server while fix new 1 in case of failure.  ideally, have 2 brand new servers running 2012 for redundancy, we're trying keep our expenses down @ moment.  trying reduce down time.  thoughts? nate hi there - it possible this, if take route might locking out of being able use of new features introduced in ws08, ws08r2, , ws12 technologies mention. ad in partic

server 2012 r2 change default application for all users

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hello all, have rds 2012 r2 server, unknown reason following dialog pops when users click on .url files this pops every user logs in terminal server.  ive tried following settings in gpo still happens: if change default application association affect current user (see image in post below how can make change apply users?  thanks time , help sean the solution delete key: hkey_local_machine\software\classes\vmwarehostopen.assocurl dont know why or how appeared removed ie gained association supposed to. gg wp   Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

move an active/passive sql cluster to a new VLAN

as title says, have move active/passive sql cluster new vlan. nodes public ip addresses change.  i have seen kb 230356(change cluster ip) , 258453(change sql ip resource). want ensure , aware of issues. thinking of performing follwing steps  -on node active node, take both cluster group , sql group off line -when switch port moved new vlan, configure new public ip address on node a. using nslookup, check dns updated. -open cluster admin(cluadmin) , connect "." . ensure new network dispayed correctly in cluadmin. modify cluster ip resource , sql ip resource have new ip addresses on new subnet.  -start ip resources check conflicts, bring cluster group online, followed sql group. -migrate passive node b new vlan, update public ip address, check dns. -test failover passive node b, fail back. does correct?   hello, as main part belongs sql please use sql server forum instead one: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/category/sqlserver/ best regar

2 Node - SQL Cluster fails suddenly without much information

hey we have 2 node cluster sql 2008 r2 failed mysteriously, without reason.looking @ logs on 1 of nodes, log name: system source: tcpip date: 08/10/2012 00:44:46 event id: 4199 task category: none level: error keywords: classic user: n/a computer: server-db4.local description: system detected address conflict ip address x.x.x.x system having network hardware address aa-11-bb-22-cc-44. network operations on system may disrupted result. other error log name: system source: microsoft-windows-failoverclustering date: 08/10/2012 00:44:43 event id: 1135 task category: node mgr level: critical keywords: user: system computer: server-db4.local description: cluster node 'server-db3' removed active failover cluster membership. the cluster service on node may have stopped. this due node having lost communication other active nodes in failover cluster. run validate configurati

Windows 10 ADK - Server 2016 Technical Preview 2 Essentials - Starting Client Restore Service Error

hi, i using technical preview 2 of windows server 2016 , have essentials role installed. one of pieces in there turn on client restore service, need install windows adk , install windows pe. i tried install windows 10 adk rc following site: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=526740 this adk build 10075...installing throws has error can't verify integrity of files it's trying download microsoft's servers because have updated files rtm not installer adk. so, searching around, found following post updated adk: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/76a78577-03c5-443a-a04d-5e226440467f/unable-to-download-windows-10-adk-error-0x80091007-failed-to-verify-hash-of-payload?forum=winpreview2014setup this adk installs, when starting service error: [10532] 150723.122432.0355: genbmr: getjobexecutioninfo [10532] 150723.122432.0355: genbmr: adkready in adkinfo = true [10532] 150723.122432.0667: genbmr: register [12656] 150723.122434.5205: genbmr:

Network between VMware between two pc

i have setup home network 192.168.0.x between vmware-c machine-a got ping reply  then pinged machine machine b successful then setup same home network 192.168.0.x between vmware-d machine-b got ping reply  but vmware-c not pinging vmware-d. machine-a 192.168.1.2 machine-b 192.168.1.3 vmware a 192.168.1.4 vmware b 192.168.1.5 all default gateway are 192.168.1.1 (to switch) please help......................... i have setup home network 192.168.0.x between vmware-c machine-a got ping reply  then pinged machine machine b successful then setup same home network 192.168.0.x between vmware-d machine-b got ping reply  but vmware-c not pinging vmware-d. machine-a 192.168.1.2 machine-b 192.168.1.3 vmware a 192.168.1.4 vmware b 192.168.1.5 all default gateway are 192.168.1.1 (to switch) please help......................... Windows Server

Server 2k3 Standard SP2 - Files replaced by unrecognized versions

i'm running server 2k3 standard sp2 on intel xeon 3.00ghz. i've applied ms updates , have received following pop-up: "files required windows run have been replaced unrecognized versions. maintain system stability, windows must restore original version of these files. insert service pack 2 cd-rom now." the original install of system sp1. have no original sp2 disk. i've downloaded/burned  the iso image ms, not accept stating "different windows product cd version installed". need resolve issue? install sp2 executable download ms or restore backup? don't want make move on until solid consensus.  help!!! so have exe on disk or did extract files? extract sp2 files you'll want execute windowsserver2003-kb914961-sp2-x86-enu.exe /x http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=95ac1610-c232-4644-b828-c55eec605d55&displaylang=en then can direct sfc \i386 directory. also check registry value of servicepacksourcepath files , folders added s

Profiling Servers

hi,   i have question couldn't find answer / if have missed thread in forums please excuse me , point out me/. here is: if have lets say, 40 - 50 servers, , want able tell server doing what(designated what) , fastest possible time, without checking each server individually, how able accomplish this? is there tool can use profile each server? guess write sort of script too? - might tough though anybody, pitch in idea if have 1 please - appreciated! microsoft assessment , planning (map) toolkit http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb977556.aspx   so besides above mentioned tool proved sufficient job (my job anyway), there few other server , network inventory suggestions here (not windows mixed environments - *nix too) : http://www.ambitwire.com/ni.html       hope helps! Windows Server  > 

UnattendJoin fails but works afterwards without further configuration

hello everybody, im suffering problem not solve yet. in short, unattendjoin autounattend.xml in wds fails due error 0x54b (1355, no_such_domain), works fine when join domain manually directly after deployment without further configuration or limitations. well, have build windows infrastructure inside of unix environment. don't have access configure main dns or dhcp. have configure dns manually before domain join , wds operates in standalone mode. dns client component in unattend.xml. in setupact log file can see dns configuration applied before setup trying domain join. after several retries setup stops domain join gdwerror = 0x54b. i deal if join not work afterwards without problems -.- can't take anymore. suggestions? clients os: windows 7 ent. x64 ad: windows server 2008r2 (dns role installed) wds on server 2012 prestaged clients operating in standalone mode with best regards, strade you see same in netsetup.log well. for wds, have configured dhcp s

File and folder permissions problem for a shared folder in windows 2008 server

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i have windows 2008 server plotform,in need map users , groups use folders , files in below mentioned format. requirement: the user write permission should able create, edit , read files. no moving, renaming or deleting files should allowed guys write permission. tried special permissions,if used deny delete , delete subfolders options unable save document getting error "access denied"even have write,modify permissions. kindly me out in this. my mail id: narenderg@drreddys.com hello gnarender, thanks post. however issue feel confused: mean want set permission folder in tfs source control? if not, afraid not correct forum you resolve issue. if misunderstand you, please kindly correct me. thanks, vicky song [msft] msdn community support | feedback us get or request code sample microsoft please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. Windows S

allow people to logon to DC

hello, is there way give users admin rights domain controller server without giving user domain admin rights ? we running dual role server dc , sql know not best ppractise company cant afford more servers.   so need delegate permissions logon dc check services run sql reports etc   anyadvice appreciated. and *** windows 2003 server sp2   thanks junaid from: http://searchwinit.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid1_gci1167908,00.html   allow logon locally user right there few user rights default domain controllers policy establishes domain controllers might want consider member servers. domain controllers, "administrator" type groups given privilege log on console. helps protect domain controller user logging on in manner. however, since there no gpos active directory modifying default user rights member servers, user allowed log on locally windows 2000 or windows server 2003 member server. includes servers containing hr data , financial data.  

"The specified user already exists" While Promoting a domain Controller

dear all,   i having   a child domain x, while trying promote additional domain controller “x” domain getting error message “ the specified user exists” . please note had domain controller same name, after demoting domain controller promoting domain controller same name , ip in different vm.   i tried find out if dns entry there in domain controllers not find thing same name. tried adsi edit not find entry same domain controller name. have more 12 domain controllers child domain there way can find out entry exists if causing problem?   please help   please perform metadata cleanup remove traces of gc not performed graceful demotion http://www.petri.co.il/delete_failed_dcs_from_ad.htm regards, krishna http://smtpport25.wordpress.com Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Remote Access Management Console

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operation status says: not working properly if edit remote access setup wizard, step2 - selecting network adapters - error message says "an error occured when validating interfaces" ras server has 2 nics, 1 connected internal network, other in dmz  rebuilt server, quicker , easier fault finding. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

Detect if BitLocker Protection Status is 0, enable

hi, i tested each command separately , works. 1. use enter-pssession -computername dcblt222 2. manage-bde.exe -status c: protection status: protection off 3. manage-bde.exe –protectors –enable c: protection status: protection on i run against 100 laptops. script below shows error: a. .\manage-bde.exe -protectors -enable c: error: error occurred (code 0x8004100e): invalid namespace b. resume-bitlocker -mountpoint "c:" get-ciminstance : invalid namespace at c:\windows\system32\windowspowershell\v1.0\modules\bitlocker\bitlocker.psm1: 146 char:13 +             get-ciminstance ` +             ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~     + categoryinfo          : metadataerror: (root\cimv2\secu...cryptablevolum    e:string) [get-ciminstance], cimexception     + fullyqualifiederrorid : hresult 0x8004100e,microsoft.management.infrastr    ucture.cimcmdlets.getciminstancecommand get-win32encryptablevolumeinternal : c: not have associated bitlocker