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bonjour, j'ai une erreur dans mes journaux windows. l'affichage des rôles est en erreur et je ne peu plus faire les màj windows. nom de l’application défaillante trustedinstaller.exe, version : 6.1.7600.16385, horodatage : 0x4a5bc4b0 nom du module défaillant : ntdll.dll, version : 6.1.7600.16915, horodatage : 0x4ec4b137 code d’exception : 0xc00000fd décalage d’erreur : 0x0000000000052200 id du processus défaillant : 0x1b64 heure de début de l’application défaillante : 0x01ce310d914ca89e chemin d’accès de l’application défaillante : c:\windows\servicing\trustedinstaller.exe chemin d’accès du module défaillant: c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll id de rapport : dc7b682a-9d00-11e2-bae1-9c8e9924fb18 merci de votre aide bonjour, j'ai une erreur dans mes journaux windows. l'affichage des rôles est en erreur et je ne peu plus faire les màj windows. nom de l’application défaillante trustedinstaller.exe, version : 6.1.7600.16385, horodatage : 0x4a5...

i have data in txt file want break tokens. data looks this definitionid: "atlanta" definitiontype: “location” root: “\\atlfs\” jobs: “atlanta jobs” flexlm_servers: “@atllic01;@dallic01;@tamlic01” rs_accel: "atlrevitsvr01" and want different things depending on value of first of each token pair. however, run problems when have line like... root: “r:\” because token delimiter included in string of second token bad split. 1 option use different token delimiter. or since name/value pair switch different format {name}"value" or like, variety of historical reasons rather not. and, being new powershell have hope perhaps there easy way this, filtering out in quotes prior evaluating token delimiter. or flag use naked token delimiters. thoughts? also, know "right" answer data standpoint use xml, again historical (and sociological) reasons prefer not to, if can make simple txt file work. day go xml, in conjunction gui data, don...

hello everybody, i can't remove wsus , re-install it. have make mistake during installing arcserve software  on windows server 2003 sp2. have remove sql server 2005 , delete sql database instance mssql$microsoft##ssee which windows internal database instance use wsus server. and can't run anymore wsus. have following error: this snap-in not responding. return mmc , check status of snap-in click cancel. i try remove wsus , re-install it, can't. have message: wsus 3.0 sp2 not removed because error occurred. can't remove microsoft .net framework 2. please, can help. regards, i try remove wsus , re-install it, can't. have message: wsus 3.0 sp2 not removed because error occurred. can't remove microsoft .net framework 2. how uninstall wsus lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa solarwinds head geek microsoft mvp - software packaging, deployment & servicing (2005-2013) mvp profile: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/lawrence....

we're running brooktrout card on physical fax server using microsoft fax service manager , windows fax , scan. route incoming emails global fax mailbox, incoming , outgoing works fine. the issue when voice caller (if called fax number office phone, example) calls fax line, blank <1kb fax.tif file generated , emailed out everyone. brooktrout said it's microsoft configuration issue. has else encountered or have possible solutions? hi, appreciate update. if understand correctly, fax number used telephone number @ same time, right? according description, fax on dedicated line, can ask why not open new number fax? if want same number, far know, equipment called splitter may offer split fax , voice call. regards, wendy please remember mark replies answers if , un-mark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server ...

hi guys, have dell laptop networking pc card works windows xp , windows server 2003 not windows 2008. knoiw can drivers card? need have windows 2008 installed in laptop because developer , enviroment. thanks!! hank hello,   i highly suggest contact manufacturer proper driver windows server 2008. drivers windows vista can help, however, if cannot use these drivers or if find problems relating these special device drivers, afraid have contact hardware manufacturers ask drivers special windows server 2008. if want install 64-bit version of windows server 2008, more important contact manufacturers unsigned driver may cause problem.   thank understanding.   best regards, chang yin Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

hi, instead of taking snapshot of hyper-v virtual machine can shutdown vm , copy .vhd/.vhdx file usb drive backup , turn on vm later. thanks the virtual disks contain 'state' of machine - critical part. what not have configuration - # of virtual processors, nic, mac address, etc.  perform backup create new vm using copied vhd. btw - snapshots / checkpoints are not backup.  way return point in time, such prior installing patch or upgrading application. if have hyper-v 2012 r2 can merge checkpoints live - using capability can create checkpoint, export usb, delete it.  vm running.  , script. brian ehlert http://itproctology.blogspot.com learn. apply. repeat. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V ...

hello everyone, loaded windows 2012 r2 standard on home server. went apart form 1 problem.... rdp connection hangs 3-5 seconds sometime after clicked on button or try open folder. problem did not happen when server running windows 2008 r2. client running windows 10 pro 64bits, cpu:/3930k, ram 64g. server cpu 2600k, ram 32gb. network gigabytes ethernet though newgear gs108t. help? thank you hi dwight, the rdp connection hangs 3-5 seconds sometime after clicked on button or try open folder. does rdp connection hang every time after mouse click? do client , server reside in same network? please try patch server , update network , video drivers. best regards, amy please remember mark replies answers if , un-mark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  ...

hi, new forum , new windows server environment. remote desktop have installed windows server datacenter 2012 r2 on our new server. can connect remote desktop 2 computers @ same time. more asks kick 1 of connected computers in order connect new one. how can computers (almost 10 now) have access remote desktop simultaneously? if related cals, how can please? need step step guide if possible... microsoft office our older server access remote desktop , open files on server microsoft office, such excel sheets. do need have special edition of office installed in order work users, again, simultaneously? or can microsoft office pro (2010) installed on server standard license , work? thank in advance time. you need install rds role , purchase rds cals use remote desktop in more 2 90 or 180 trial if install before need register license server. need 1 license server per enterprise if have more 1 rds server there a rds key office should see when @ licensing page micros...

good afternoon! we have been using symantec ghost long time here in company, decided install , test wds since used before in company, have fewer questions. i have ad, dns , dhcp working fine , have brand new server test wds , wondering if possible install wds on test server. another question image, can have image programs , updated drivers of computers? thank in advance! yes use member server wds role installed. yes have programs , drivers in image, every time need update application need capture new image. but i will recommend use mdt os deployment: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/solutionaccelerators/dd407791.aspx , use wds pxe boot. with mdt build better , more dynamic deployment solution. Windows Server  >  Setup Deployment ...

  we had seen questions regarding update being available. 2533552 an update prevents "0xc0000034" error message when try install windows 7 sp1 or windows server 2008 r2 sp1 available http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;2533552 note: for wsus environments, update has been marked exclusive. offered system once other updates marked important installed.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> thanks, darrell gorter [msft] posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. vamt - volume activation management tool - download link http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=ec7156d2-2864-49ee-bfcb-777b898ad582&displaylang=en may add i'd very strongly recommend rolled out on win7 server 2008 r2 deployments before sp1 gets rolled out. Windows Server ...

i've recently rebuilt dev machines 2008. i'm experiencing problems some vbscripts i've written running slowly. scripts in question make heavy use of adsi; other scripts i've got don't  seem run fine. has run across issue or a solution? i've spent morning on google no avail. i'm seeing no error messages, or odd behavior other apps. if run scripts i'm having trouble, cpu pegs, lsass.exe getting 90-95 % cpu time....   hello,   as seems related particular scripts, suggest post in our msdn forum efficiently resolve it. people there have better knowledge on developing or coding relevant questions , problems. may change scripts these scripts can run better. may share useful information you, such changed classes.   http://forums.microsoft.com/msdn   thank understanding , hope resolved soon.   best regards, chang yin Windows Server ...

hi, we have 2 exchange 2010 sp3 cas servers ( cas array ) on windows 2008 r2 nlb inside corporate network, webmail access being used in side , out side. due security reasons management asked deploy web application proxy in dmz webmail should accessed through these wap servers. the current webmail site ( https:\\webmail.company.com\owa ) has ssl certificate. i'm planning use 2 wap servers in dmz , 2 adfs servers inside corporate network. i have read few links relates stuff not clear me. can advise me how proceed high availability wap & adfs , use existing ssl certificate. appreciated if steps can mentioned. thanks in advanced. regards,ali hi, have 2 exchange 2010 sp3 cas servers ( cas array ) on windows 2008 r2 nlb inside corporate network, webmail access being used in side , out side. due security reasons management asked deploy web application proxy in dmz webmail should accessed through these wap servers. current webmail site ( https:\\we...

i have found strange issue. kb3125574 convenience update replaces vmxnet 3 nic adapter vmxnet 3 nic adapter #2 , removes static ip address information after install the update , the system rebooted. when update uninstalled, original nic adapter and ip address information restored. seems affect windows server 2008 r2 vmware vm's, have thousands in production , 75% use vmxnet 3 nic adapter. on systems intel pro/1000 nic, nic not replace disabled 10 seconds after logging on. on windows 7 enterprise clients (vm's, desktops, laptops), update works fine. update tested on windows 2008 r2 vm running on windows 10 hyper-v instance , worked fine. i have launched case microsoft premier support testing scenarios performed and waiting hear back. any ideas appreciated. regards, jeff c. watts  hi jeff, i noticed update released , i'm afraid have not seen issue before. considering issue happened on vmware vms, there may related vmware....

hi, i have customer single 2012 domain controller in site , multiple clients. dc protected local firewall depending on network profile detected (private, public, domain). each time server rebooted, network card detects profile "public" therefore enabling firewall. suspect when network location awareness running @ startup, domain services not yet running, therefore choosing wrong "public" profile. disabling network card , afterwards enabling again, cause profile change correct setting of "domain". does have quick fix problem, dont have our customer, each time reboots dc? bying second domain controller, not option, if best practice. kind regards sune ratgen think solved it, setting service "network location awareness" delayed start. kind regards sune ratgen Windows Server  >  ...

good afternoon. i'm building new office have 2 dell servers (2 cpu each) citrix xenserver running attached netapp san. need 12+ virtual servers running windows 2008 os. question - can buy windows 2008 server datacenter edition , use virtual , don't install on host machines? thank you. to understanding, if need benefited datacenter edition, need run hyper-v virtual machines hosted on hyperv node not require additional license. if want use windows 2008 server edition in virtual machine, windows 2008 standard or enterprise should good. shaba Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

how long time policy-changing on dc, will  spread machines belonging domain?   > default, clients refresh group policies every 15 minutes.   computer: 90 120 minutes - http://gpsearch.azurewebsites.net/#341 user: same interval - http://gpsearch.azurewebsites.net/#343 domain controller: 5 minutes - http://gpsearch.azurewebsites.net/#342   martin mal ein gutes buch über gpos lesen? no not evil, if know doing: or bad gpos? , if bothers me - coke bottle design refreshment :)) Windows Server  >  Group Policy

hi ravi, how can know last restart windows server 2008? can u tell me steps. hi, multiple ways this: - check task manager, tab performance: uptime - run command "systeminfo" command prompt show lot of info, including system boot time. - event 6005 indicating event log service has started (eventlog service cannot restrated, it's started when teh computer boots) -query wmi using vbscript, powershell, wmic, ... win32_computersystem\lastbootuptime (and prepare translation on timestamp) mcp/mcsa/mcts/mcitp Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

hello, i have installed windows 2008 r2 standard on poweredge box , that i license windows 2008 enterprise. have reinstall windows or there workaround? if so, save me lot of work since have unit configured. thanks miguel fra / falcon services computer & network support, miami, fl visit our knowledgebase , support sharepoint site hello,   you can perform in-place upgrade installation.   guide upgrading windows server 2008   http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755199(ws.10).aspx#bkmk_supported   to so, boot windows server 2008 standard, insert windows server 2008 disk , run it. input windows server 2008 enterprise key or choose windows server 2008 enterprise , can perform upgrade installation.   tim quan Windows Server  >  ...

hi,   i have 2 node 2008r2 sp1 datacenter cluster hyper-v role, both nodes pass cluster validity tests etc. i built cluster no problems encountered, added virtual machine cluster, worked no errors. as test tried move vm 2nd node. saved ok, failed restore on 2nd node. restored on node1.     i generated cluster.log, event logs visible are   cluster resource 'virtual machine cacti' in clustered service or application 'cacti' failed.  event id 1069  (got 1 twice) the cluster service failed bring clustered service or application 'cacti' online or offline. 1 or more resources may in failed state. may impact availability of clustered service or application. event id 1205 000004d4.00000f08::2011/05/03-13:00:47.130 info [rcm] rcm::rcmapi::movegroup: (cacti, 2) 000004d4.00000f08::2011/05/03-13:00:47.130 info [rcm] rcm::rcmgroup::move: (cacti, 2) 000004d4.00000f08::2011/05/03-13:00:47.130 info [rcm] rcm::rcmgroup::move: bringing group 'cacti...

tengo un servidor windows server 2003 que no esta en dominio sino en grupo de trabajo y tiene algunos usuarios locales dados de alta. de pronto ya no deja a los usuarios conectarse los recursos, al tratar de conectarse les aparece "error de inicio de sesión nombre de usuario desconocido o contraseña incorrecta", incluso con la cuenta de administrador. se puede accesar al servidor por consola y por escritorio remoto pero no los recursos de red. ojala alguien pueda comentar como se soluciona esto sin reiniciar el equipo. gracias de antemano. Windows Server  >  Administración de servidor

i error message when logging windows 2012 server remote desktop administrator set when server installed.  the server  with offsite company.  i able sign in user, user not have full administrative authority.  i understand how change settings user, since administrator's password, access denied.  is there way administrator's password reset?  or, possibly change administrator properties not have change password @ next login?  hi, based on tests, after un-checked user must change password @ next logon checkbox, user account not able log on machine tried to, error message “the security database on server not have computer account workstation trust relationship”. after that, not single domain user account able log on machine. therefore, recommend not change account properties. instead, suggest use administrator account log on machine able contact dc, change administrator password. best regards, amy please remember mark replies answers if , un...

hi, i'v got strange issue best decribed in following screen dump.     it says pre release version of windows sure loaded select dvd. accepts our select product key says stop. i have run slmgr.vbs , says permanently activated. this happening on 5 terminal servers 2 domain controllers , 1 sql server. vm's running under hyper-v running under full 2008 r2 installed same dvd not display same problem. does have ideas?     hello, then remove sp install correct. aware not recommended use beta sps or software on production domains. best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

i getting ready upgrade domain support 2008 servers , need run adprep. concern recovery if adprep process fails. have current backup handy i'm interested in knowing if better pull couple dc's offline before running adprep. have multiple web servers, sql servers, mail servers, etc.. require being time. in-case adprep process crashes , corrupts ad, need way domain functunality possible asap. tried this? hi, http://www.eggheadcafe.com/conversation.aspx?messageid=33466816&threadid=33466813 regards, exchange - mvp | www.cozumpark.com | www.mumincicek.com Windows Server  >  Directory Services

hello all, i build remote desktop system have used remote desktop gateway. althought have selected 1 in 3 options in rd gateway settings, miss error: "the remote computer not found. please contact helpdesk error." when access system client (not join domain) through web browser. please show me clearly! thanks, hi, normally, access rd web access page hosted on rd web access server, correct have both rd web access , rd gateway roles configured on same server? i miss error: "the remote computer not found. please contact helpdesk error." does error message show after click on remote desktop connection icon within rd web access page? for rd gateway work externally, either rd gateway needs have public ip address , public host record registered, or port (tcp 443) forwarding configured on public firewall. which ports used rds 2012 deployment? http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/16164.which-ports-are-used-by-a-rds-2012-deployment.asp...

hi, i'm hoping here can point me in right direction. i'm administering cloud-server (rackspacecloud) based windows 2008 server, remoteapp seemed working well for main program users need, noticed odd, local printers appear in remoteapp half time. if disconnect , reconnect, ususally, printers reappear. using 'regular' remote desktop, printers appear time. is there setting can add .rdp file? any suggestions appreciated hi paul, reply. they redirected. i think i've found issue though. i published 'wordpad' remote app (a suggestion found in thread) , when launching wordpad.rdp i see printers (ive tested dozen times). i wrote quick batchfile pauses (ping 127.0.0.1 -n 5) starts program, , published that. seems work. now need way pause remoteapp not open command prompt.   regards   Windows Server  >  ...

we publishing non-claims aware app web application proxy, using ad fs preauthentication. working well, , users receptive of being able change passwords on expiry! one issue has been raised signing out of non-claims aware app not seem available. expiring edgeaccesscookie , redirecting https://<adfs name>/adfs/ls/?wa=wsignout1.0 if user presses transparently re-authenticated app again! seeing issue users using firefox "reopen tabs , windows" last session. is there way destroy session , adfs sso without closing browser completely? hi, regarding ad fs related query, please refer dedicated ad fs forum more efficient support: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/home?forum=adfs best regards, amy please remember mark replies answers if , un-mark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server ...

hello community, we running windows 2008r2 domain on several dcs, setup follows: datacenter 1: 2 dcs on win 2012, fsmo roles here datacenter 2: 2 dcs on win2008r2 brach locations in total 7 rodcs on windows 2008r2 problem:problem: we have users more 700 groupmemberships in domain (access denied during login). have read lot maxtokensize value, created gpo set appropriate value registry. before appliying gpo, domain users "normal" amount of groupmemberships log machine - after applying gpo 1 dedicated test-client, local accounts machine can login - domain users no more able log in. my question: where have apply registry key ? windows systems in domain ? clients , dcs ? i'm confused... best regards, markus hi markus, checkout below thread on increasing kerberos token size in windows server 2008 r2, http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/2e1e414a-240b-4812-8381-3d0e7532c423/kerberos-ticket-size-increase-from-12k-to-48k?forum=win...

getting following error when use direct access wizard. taken default values. have created gpo , tried modify it. assume i'm getting past issue. rob initializing operations before applying configuration  preparing apply configuration changes...  backing gpos... configuring remote access settings  retrieving server gpo details...  clearing existing stale configuration settings. might take few minutes...  checking specified adapters...  deploying remote access server behind nat...  checking network location server certificate...  checking network location server url...  checking specified adapters...  checking native ipv6 deployment...  verifying ip-https certificate...  retrieving internal network dns settings...  verifying gpo write settings...  checking gpo edit permissions...  creating gpo link if not present...  checking client gpo write settings...  checking ...

系统自动重启，请求帮助。。 具体错误如下： system failure: stop error reason code: 0x805000f bug id: bugcheck string: 0x0000007f (0x00000008, 0x80042000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000) comment: 0x0000007f (0x00000008, 0x80042000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000) 分析dump文件内容如下。 microsoft (r) windows debugger version 6.10.0003.233 x86 copyright (c) microsoft corporation. rights reserved. loading dump file [c:\users\xhb\desktop\memory.dmp] kernel complete dump file: full address space available symbol search path is: *** invalid *** **************************************************************************** * symbol loading may unreliable without symbol search path. * * use .symfix have debugger choose symbol path. * * after setting symbol path, use .reload refresh symbol locations. * **************************************************************************** executable search path is: ********************************************************************* * symbols can not loaded bec...

i have problems command syntax topic command sntax dnscmd nombreservidor /config { nombrezona | ..allzones } /allowupdate { 1 | 0 } dnscmd srv02 / config {xxxx|.. allzones } / allowupdate  { 1 | 0 }. the problem cant work c:\documents , settings\administrador>dnscmd srv02 /config {srv02.casa.com} /a llowupdate {1} dns server failed reset registry property.     status = 9601 (0x00002581) command failed:  dns_error_zone_does_not_exist     9601  (00002581) c:\documents , settings\administrador>dnscmd srv02 /config {srv02.casa.com} /a llowupdate {1} omit the curly braces {} - of them... used clarify "this parameter accepts or b". 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 ...

hi all. i have 2008 r2 server has been active kms server couple of years now.  activates workstations , office.  noticed licensing problems new builds , traced kms server service not running.  event log shows event id 12291  key management service (kms) failed start.  i've tried rebooting, restarting software protection service , event not show until try using slmgr.vbs view status.  can't find me troubleshoot.  no changes on server.  thing noticed problem pulling updates our wsus server including .net 4 updates.  updated windows update, didn't either.  thought on next? log name:      application source:        microsoft-windows-security-spp date:          8/28/2014 3:57:28 pm event id:      12291 task category: none level:         error keywords:...

i attempting apply permissions services using security configuration , analysis snap in on couple 2008 enterprise servers.  used following procedure on of 2008 servers , works fine- open mmc, add security templete snapin, create, modify , save template.  add security , configuration snap in, apply template, , select analyze now.  analysis completes, when select system services, right pane empty.  have tried multiple templates , databases, no luck.  after analysis complete right pane shows looks log file , @ end says warning 2: system cannot find file specified. long shot worth mentioning-i found old 2000 kb (321933) article says if don't have permissions services, happen.  local admin on machine, machine part of cluster , wondering maybe if cluster controlling service , therefor blocking prerequisite of having permissions services.  anyway, nothing since supposedly fixed 2000 sp4 far i've found. any appreciated ...

hi  i wan't search server, list physical printer port names on client pc'. is there way of doing ? either powershell .. or other tool ? this give both: $computer = $env : computername get - wmiobject - class win32_printer - computername $computer | select - object name , portname Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

hello logged wsus sever , came accross update issue.  however when looked further, event logs shows connection issue susdb.  i opened management studio dicover susdb recovery pending state. restarted internal windows windows internal database still getting same error any ideas how fix it? thanks buck update... after further investigation found susdb not showing in wsus folder path this wsus serivce sccm on same server hi buckh, i found post related database in recovery pending state, may check if of help: https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/sqlserver/en-us/5260bdba-f9b8-4b24-a406-964d86914dde/databases-in-recovery-pending-state?forum=sqlkjmanageability since issue related wsus along sccm, direct sccm more professional help: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home?forum=configmanagersecurity besides, may turn sql forum seek why database go recovery pending state: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/sqlse...

hi i'm trying setup offline wsus server , have total of 17 computers reporting wsus server. computers able communicate wsus server , synchronization works expected.  the issue is, updates not getting pushed computers.  the current setup of wsus in environment follows: 1. export vm internet access download updates directly microsoft update.  2. after which, exporting , importing of metadata done reference link below (completed 3 steps): https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc720516(v=ws.10).aspx 3. updates appear in import vm wsus console not pushing 17 computers. i've reference link below during setup: https://wiseindy.com/it/how-to-set-up-wsus-on-windows-server-2012-r2-a-step-by-step-guide/ am missing other configurations required? thanks in advance!  hi ineedhelp, 1. please provide screenshot of overview of wsus server, this: 2. please check if wsus clients show , report wsus server, we may check status in "comput...

hello, i've been noticing user workstations randomly dropping domain. there explanation this? know happens result of password on system , password in ad database being inconsistent. how happen when computer on network on daily basis? thanks there various reasons.  i beleive if not mistaken, if user has ability perform "system restore" earlier point in time, 1 computer password different, problem. i have not thorougly tested myself.  second hand information.  if can verify dropped , report back, helpful.   visit: anitkb.com , knowledge base. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

in environment have child domain, , in child domain have 1 domain controller. domain controller in child domain tombstoned because unable communicate extended period of time. want delete child domain, should delete old dc , child domain or should go path of trying re-enable replication resolving tombstoned issue? hi varaten, you can't "fix" tombstoned domain controller. should proceed manually remove orphaned domain described here . cheers, lain Windows Server  >  Directory Services

hi all i'm asking here after suggested windows server 2012 forum may not appropriate. have windows 2012 server thats hosting number of vm's. update policies set via gpo corporate , on face of ok. particular server though has restarted on few occasions of own accord, typically overnight. whilst server not in use staff backups running @ time fail, hardly ideal! looking through event viewer can see this:- event id: 1074, source: user32 process c:\windows\system32\svchost.exe (ukharhs101) has initiated restart of computer ukharhs101 on behalf of user nt authority\system following reason: operating system: recovery (planned)  reason code: 0x80020002  shutdown type: restart  comment:  update settings in registry below:- [hkey_local_machine\software\policies\microsoft\windows\windowsupdate] "targetgroupenabled"=dword:00000001 "targetgroup"="global_must_have_server" "wuserver"="http://...