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ADMT-Security Migrate Tool Completed with Errors (ERR2:7144 Could not open file 'C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\.......)

dear team, i have migrated domain controller old domain new domain using admt. can migrate group, user , service, when continue migrate security migrate tool, show completed error. please advise how solve problem. below log: 2016-11-02 10:05:37 err2:7144 not open file 'c:\program files\windowsapps\microsoft.3dbuilder_10.0.0.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe' (1314)  a required privilege not held client. 2016-11-02 10:05:37 err2:7144 not open file 'c:\program files\windowsapps\microsoft.appconnector_1.3.3.0_neutral__8wekyb3d8bbwe' (1314)  a required privilege not held client. 2016-11-02 10:05:37 err2:7144 not open file 'c:\program files\windowsapps\microsoft.bingfinance_4.3.193.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe' (1314)  a required privilege not held client. 2016-11-02 10:05:37 err2:7144 not open file 'c:\program files\windowsapps\microsoft.bingnews_4.8.239.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe' (1314)  a required privilege not held client. 2016-11-02 10:05:37 err2:7144 not o

Enroll on Behalf of Smartcard Logon Certificate

i've stood server 2008 r2 enterprise ca, , created duplicate "smartcard logon" template. on client (whether it's on win7 or win8), success requested , received enrollment agent certificate in personal store.  ca certificate in trusted root , intermediate ca store, ntauth container. everything appears going well, until tried "enroll on behalf of" user smartcard logon certificate. when selected "enroll on behalf of," prompted browse enrollment agent certificate.  when clicked on browse, says no certificate available, though, it's in personal store.  requested , received new enrollment agent certificate, same issue. i'm out of ideas.  appreciated. thank you.  ok, - had encountered both issues: app. policy config , issue chain! this chain validation error quite uncommon. have probably disabled crl checking in gpo ca described here without setting ocsp url? background: according documentation error the cert

Active Directory Rights Management System & SQL Server

hi guys, know whether must have sql server installed when installing rms role on windows server. basic requirement implement on ms office products now. implemented sharing information between different organizations. i've mentioned ms office products (basically docs, spreadsheets, presentations..etc) now. ideas on this?  thank in advance hi azker m, sorry delay. i can find microsoft sql server listed in ad rms software requirements. more details, please refer technet article. ad rms prerequisites http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772659(v=ws.10).aspx meanwhile, seems related ad rms. so, suggest should post question in ad rms forum. believe better assistance there. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home?category=rms hope helps. best regards, justin gu Windows Server  > 

mmcperf.exe

hi, "mmcperf.exe" available server 2012 r2? hi hanumanthak, the mmcperf.exe tool, in windows system32 folder, can improve performance of mmc , installed managed snap-ins. tool present in os prior vista has mmc 3.0 installed. however, tool work if .net 2.0 installed. before running mmcperf.exe, please check dependencies including .net 2.0 , mmc 3.0. meanwhile, check in lab environment. seems can’t find mmcperf.exe on windows server 2012 r2. hope helps. best regards, justin gu Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Essentials

Rename locks file?

i have shortcut in start menu want rename powershell script, , working fine, shortcut no longer works regular users because file "locked." not sure why launching shortcut care, shortcut autodesk product , tend funny things. so, there trick force rename-item cmdlet not lock file? or way force unlock after fact? thanks! gordon hi gordon, there "-force" parameter in cmdlet " rename-item ", if can not work, please post error information in detail troubleshoot. best regards, anna wang Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

SBS2008, Sharepoint, Authenticate to a domain. How

here configuration. 1. sbs2008 installed 2. intent of using sharepoint my sbs2008 installed in environment established active directory. understand trust cannot set sbs2008 active directory , existing ad. accomplish following: 1. incoming user connects sharepoint 2. incoming user authenticates using own ad credentials (or better, if using internet explorer, single signon). even though trust cannot created, thinking ad lds can offer solution. is possible me create ldap directory using ad lds such incoming credentials can proxied out domain? i think first problem knowing if possible using sbs2008, , if so, how proceed. i unable determine if sharepoint, on sbs2008, can configured use authentication ad lds, appears know ad on sbs2008. hi,   regarding windows small business server issue, suggest post in windows small business server discussion group. support professionals there better equipped assist you.   for convenience, i’ve included link of windows small business server discussio

Windows Server 2012 Essentials or Standard

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can install windows media center on windows server 2012 essentials or standard?  if yes, process installing. if yes installing windows media center on windows server 2012  essential can transition later windows server 2012 standard , carry forward windows media center settings , features? hi, far know, cannot install windows media center in windows server 2012 essentials. instead, can setup windows server 2012 essentials media server. manage digital media in windows server 2012 essentials http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj628151.aspx hope helps. jeremy wu technet community support Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

Upgrading CPU on WindowsServer 2003 - requiring OS or licensee reinstall?

hi, i realize windows server 2003 no longer supported. however, have solution running on don't want migrate @ point. however, in need more cpu power can achieve through upgrading cpu on particular server. will new cpu trigger change reinstall os or re-activate os? difficult sure os likely need reinstalled if the hal changes.       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

MSCS cluster service missing after a reboot

i attempt understand mscs create simple 2 node cluster.  brought cluster administrator verify both nodes present 1 node (node a) online , other node (node b) backup.  performed hardware fail on removing power node , verified node b came on line.  attempted reboot systems intent bring node online , node b backup found after reboot cluster service on node missing , on node b can no longer connect cluster (network path error).  how resolve , cluster service on node , correct network path error on node b? how cluster service "missing"? mean wasn't in list of services after reboot? or cluster admin gui unable connect cluster? you might try rebooting 1 node @ time...if you're rebooting both nodes simultaneously, can run timing issue if both nodes attempt arbitrate disks @ same time. visit blog multi-site clustering - http://msmvps.com/blogs/jtoner Windows Server

Impact on roaming profile accounts if we Change User logon Name to Employee Number format in Active Directory for all User accounts

i want understand if change user logon name employee number format in active directory user accounts, impact on existing profile. whether need change manualy or connect same profiles in terminal session. as observed create new profile after logon name changed employee number existing users profile settings fails load , prompt new settings (such outlook reconfiguration, share drive mapping etc.). kindly let me know proper process overcome this, how connect same existing roaming profile with employee number format change. hi, based on test, changing user logon name doesn’t affect user profiles. the user profile name user name of user account, first name plus last name. best regards, amy Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Wallpaper not update on client machine

hi, i have configure server 2012 , install active directory role. after have apply group policy wallpaper gp not update on client machine. hi, please check following things , confirm there no issue: 1. group policy settings in dc. run gpresult/r , rsop check whether gpo has been applied or not. 2. shared folder’s permission put wallpaper . you try delete file %userprofile%\appdata\roaming\microsoft\windows\themes\transcodedwallpape , check if issue persists. besides, change file name shorter length have test. article reference: the "desktop wallpaper" group policy setting not applied in windows 7 or in windows server 2008 r2 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/977944 one similar case: problem "desktop wallpaper" gpo setting -> not updating! https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/42e2ad84-d921-4faa-afe9-ecd2c97a353b/problem-with-desktop-wallpaper-gpo-setting-not-updating?forum=winservergp best r

Problem with NLM and DHCP Service with installed KB2770917

hi, i have odd problem, , 1 one installed server.  windows 2012 vm exchange 2013.  had powerloss seems crashed files. chkdsk fixed quite stuff.  i nailed down dhcpcore.dll, corrupt , nlm , dhcp service can't started (with error not valid file).  working others 2 services.  but noticed - removing kb2770917 fixes error, installing again (via windows update or manually) , 2 services not able start.  i tried sfs /scannow can't repair files, dhcpcore.dll. referred kb2770917, gave shot remove , happy working again, don't understand why installing again makes not work anymore. should fix file corruption, shouldn't it? , dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth stopped error: 0x80240021 didn't help.  when checking dhcpcore.dll - has same size , date on other servers. it's kinda weird, sfs tells it's not ok.  any thoughts how fix this? don't kb removed, our other servers have aswell without problems.  thanks patrick   hi, tha

Can ad lds bind to security groups

i researching connecting security groups instead of ou's; moving central , giving our lan admins more duties. there central (global) applications need ad authenication (security, ticketing system, virtual desktops) tied central ou houses the 2000 or users , not looking @ child ou's parent. "company name->people"  under people there the child "department" ou's.; need have same structure broken down locations. we want go geographical model delegation have lan admins manage own users , computers , apply corporate directives via global group policy give access corporate application. i haven't found yet says can or can not done eveything seems point ou's to one ou. wanted know if idea swim or sink. thanks landus burroughs hi, i don't quite understand requirement. ad lds allows use of windows security principals authentication , access control. for more information, please refer http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc816913(

Cannot delete computers from WSUS

hello all, i unable delete number of computers in our wsus environment, whenever try remove these computers gui crashes , have reset it, if try delete operation in powershell following: exception calling "delete" "0" argument(s): "the delete statement conflicted reference constraint  "fk__tbexpande__targe__1881a0de". conflict occurred in database "susdb", table  "dbo.tbexpandedtargetintargetgroup", column 'targetid'. statement has been terminated." @ line:1 char:1 + $targets[0].delete() + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~     + categoryinfo          : notspecified: (:) [], methodinvocationexception     + fullyqualifiederrorid : sqlexception   what think has happened these machine have relationship computer target group no longer exists. don't know how happen, cleanup our group structure , think issue related that.  hello all, i have run out of time try , resolve issue have decided rebuild wsus

URGENT Help Needed - Repairing / re-install Windows 2008 R2 Domain Controller

hello, yesterday have upgraded physical domain controller holds fsmo roles after reboot works fine. after shutdown server , boot again, cannot reach server nor server can reach anywhere. have tries several methods repair tcp/ip stack no use. whenever ping got error: there error in release of interface: loopback pseudo-interface 1 (the system can not find file specified. operation failed no adapter state operation allowed ping : transmit failed , error code 1232 . i have updated interfaces drivers have added new interface still same. think best option repair windows. but, it's domain controller , need in here!!!! i have adc in network holds dns , dhcp services. can make use of transfer/seize fsmo roles adc server , metadata cleanup clean existing physical domain controller? your urgent needed please!!! thanks, to safe, first transfer fsmo role working dc using below link. make sure healthy dc dns , gc server , clients/server/app pointing it. need mo

2008 R2 VM hangs on file copy...

hi all, i'm have following configuration (there's lot more simplified/consise version): hp dl380 g6 connected lefthand san (iscsi) 2008 r2 server core installed hyper-v role 2 vm's - both 2008 r2 (1 dc other running scvmm). vhd's on san. the issue i'm having during file copy dc to the scvmm server (an iso file or 2) one of servers hang - no blue screen, the network drops out (can't ping) , logging server via hyper-v manager connection either slow or hangs. managed the 'hung' server using different admin account , interstingly enough nic showed disabled. tried kill off other user session in task manager task manager ended 'not responding'. way to get server turn off , start again. i've tried logging dc , opening c$ on scvmm server to do copy - scvmm server hangs. if i do other way dc hangs. host server seems fine, remaining vm fine. there no event log messages, no blue screen - little go on. i've got 12 other servers in various cluster/sta

Mass printer creation script does nothing on cluster

i'm using following script import csv printers: function createprinter { $server = $args[0] $print = ([wmiclass]"\\$server\root\cimv2:win32_printer").createinstance() $print.drivername = $args[1] $print.portname = $args[2] $print.shared = $true $print.sharename = $args[3] $print.location = $args[4] $print.comment = $args[5] $print.deviceid = $args[6] write-host "creating printer $printer" -foregroundcolor "green" $print.put() } function createprinterport { $server = $args[0] $port = ([wmiclass]"\\$server\root\cimv2:win32_tcpipprinterport").createinstance() $port.name= $args[1] $port.snmpenabled=$false $port.protocol=1 $port.hostaddress= $args[2] write-host "creating port $port" -foregroundcolor "green" $port.put() } $printers = import-csv f:\import.csv foreach ($printer in $printers) { createprinterport $printer.printserver $printer.portname $printer.ipaddress createprinter $printer.printserver $printer.drive

Cross referencing a page containing text boxes & symbols font

hello, have word 2010 document in need duplicate several pages on other pages in document.  i've done manually highlighting entire page wish duplicate , adding bookmark it.  then when later need copy of page merely cross-reference bookmark, insert it, , wallah! works expect to.  however, there pages in addition standard text contain text boxes.  although still able highlight, bookmark, , later cross reference these pages, cross-referenced  copies display text portion of original page while there blank spots on page text boxes , contents should be.  if explicitly select text box , bookmark able cross reference it, problem seems when entire page selected text boxes don't selected along regular text on page.  my first thought hold ctrl key down , try select text boxes too, apparently such multiple selections not available in word.  i've had similar problem symbols "symbols" font not being displayed via cross-reference. thanks, ray i'm afraid

Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Crashing Once a day

i have dell r710 server running server 2008 r2 enterprise made hardware upgrades to.  installed set of ocz pcie ssd cards , server crashes once day.  have dump log use in pinpointing source of crash.  have fully updated drivers cards.  thank in advance. jasong2012 microsoft (r) windows debugger version 6.2.8229.0 amd64 copyright (c) microsoft corporation. rights reserved. loading dump file [c:\windows\minidump\051012-18486-01.dmp] mini kernel dump file: registers , stack trace available symbol search path is: srv*c:\localsymbols*http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols executable search path is: windows 7 kernel version 7601 (service pack 1) mp (16 procs) free x64 product: server, suite: enterprise terminalserver singleuserts built by: 7601.17803.amd64fre.win7sp1_gdr.120330-1504 machine name: kernel base = 0xfffff800`0164d000 psloadedmodulelist = 0xfffff800`01891670 debug session time: thu may 10 14:18:45.785 2012 (utc - 4:00) system uptime: 0 days

Time sync from another workgroup computer

i have machine win2008 serverr2 , want sync it's time time machine has win2003 server os. in workgroup, not domain. how can ? need command can create batch , schedule id perform, example, every day. tried command win2008 server: net time \\winserver2003machine /set /y , reported access denied. tried ping 1 machine , works, think it's not problem network access..... thanks in advance you need have udp port 123 open remote server has time provider. i have blog on how configure pdce time services, should able follow steps configure windows 2003 server provide service. -- paul bergson mvp - directory services mcitp: enterprise administrator mcts, mct, mcse, mcsa, security+, bs csci 2008, vista, 2003, 2000 (early achiever), nt4 twitter @pbbergs http://blogs.dirteam.com/blogs/paulbergson please no e-mails, questions should posted in newsgroup. posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights.

Cuentas de usuario server 2003r2

buenas amigos sera que me podran decir como encuentro la opcion de cuentas de usuario en windows server2003r2 no me aparece por ningun lado y debo crear otra cuenta de administrador en el servidor no se que pasa se oculto, la ocultaron o que???? o por la opcion de ejecutar para que me aparezca gracias................... hola jaime, podés ingresar también ejecutando lusrmgr.msc . saludos!! Windows Server  >  Administración de servidor

Powershell confuses -computer with -computername

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here script running: $date = get-date -uformat "%b-%d-%y" $location = "d:\ps_scripts\daily_volume_space\" $path = $location += $date + ".csv" gwmi -query "select systemname,caption,capacity,freespace win32_volume drivetype=3" -computer (gc d:\ps_scripts\servers.txt) | select-object systemname,caption, @{n="% free";e={"{0:p2}" -f ([long]$_.freespace/[long]$_.capacity)}}, @{name="freespace(gb)"; expression={"{0:n2}" -f ($_.freespace/1gb)}},@{name="size(gb)"; expression={"{0:n2}" -f ($_.capacity/1gb)}} | sort "% free" | export-csv $path -notypeinformation error message get-wmiobject : cannot validate argument on parameter 'computername'. argument null or empty. supply argument not nul l or empty , try command again. @ d:\ps_scripts\testscripts\volumespace_old.ps1:1 char:105 + gwmi -query "select systemname,caption,capacity,freespace win32_vol

RDP Connection Bar resize on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

hi. some time ago accidentally discovered possible resize connection bar when doing rdp connection using mouse , "click-and-drag technology". i've use windows 7 -> windows 2008 r2 conecctions if matter. feature useful to shrink connection bars when doing multiple nested rdp coneections. so here question: connection bars not resizable. because of rdp nesting level, or os settings or else? i've tried search internet, seems person resize connection bars in nested rdp sessions :) thanks. hi, are using mstsc.exe version 6.2.9200 or higher sessions?  example, if open mstsc.exe within session , use connect host may older version of mstsc.exe not support resizing. -tp Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

GC subfolder under _msdcs in child domain missing

in our dns manager console, told gc , domains subfolders supposed under _msdcs in child domain (ct.er.lcl).we have these subfolders under _msdcs in forest root domain (er.lcl). is true ? if so, how can these subfolders under _msdcs in child domain? have 2008 active-directory integrated zone. zone replication scope replicate dns servers in forest. thanks, charlie i don't belive - these appear under _msdcs forest (root domain) only as per http://support.microsoft.com/kb/258213 netlogon service on domain controller performs various record registrations: a record(s) <var>dnsdomainname</var> domain controller a record(s) gc._msdcs.<var> dnsforestname </var> if domain controller global catalog hth marcin Windows Server  >  Directory Services

WSUS: IUpdateInstaller2::ForceQuiet Property

i using wsus 3.0 install many updates silent possible automatic deployment. if iupdateinstaller2:: forcequiet property set "true" can install collection of updates (iupdatecollection) in silent mode. somes updates cannot installed in silent mode (without user interaction)! once updatecollection contains update cannot installed in silent mode error returned , update not installed. how can find out wether update can installed silent or not? did not find property indicates wether update can installed silent or not. suggestions? if there possibility set updatecollection contains updates can installed silent. thanks in advance! there metadata value identifies whether user interaction may required. in wsus ui it's identified "may request user input". you'll have check sdk actual property name in api. testing value no should definitively identify updates can install in quiet mode. updates value "yes" *may* require user input.. doesn't mean will, i

Use remote SQL with WSUS under Server 2012

hello, have 2 vm's, 1 db server , second file server should run wsus (both server 2012). when trying connect remote mssql 2012, exception: login failed. login untrusted domain , cannot used windows authentication.   how can add db server trusted domain , possible use sql server authentication? when trying connect remote mssql 2012, exception: login failed. the login untrusted domain and cannot used with windows authentication well, message problem is. i'm not sure know how explain clearer. did read , comply installation prerequisites in deployment guide before implementing remote sql scenario: when using remote sql server, front-end (wsus) server , back-end (sql) server must in same domain, or have established domain trust. sql authentication not supported wsus, windows authentication must used. (as matter of fact, microsoft has not used sql authentication application since shortly after slammer worm in 2003!) lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa

Server 2003/2008 and Windows XP/ Windows 7

we have mixed of server 2003 , server 2008 dcs xp , windows 7 clients. we'll migrate clients windows 7 in few months. better keep dcs mix or move dcs server 2008? thoughts/experiences? thanks. hello, there no problem adding windows 7 mixed domain windows server 2003 , 2008 dcs. you can not take advantage on higher functional levels, that's not belonging windows 7 machines. gpo settings should use windows server 2008 or windows 7b rsat installed. best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Live Migration Fails Error (12711)

hello, have 2 hyper-v servers clustered iscsi backend hosting 6 virtual machines.  set correctly far know livemigration works 4 out of 6 virtual machines.  however, two of virtual machines fail every time.  error receiving below.  have already, deleted 1 of machines from hyper v , re added thinking rebuilding configuration files might work, it did not work.  there doesn't seem lot on error message.  if has suggestions please let me know.  thanks, michael error (12711) vmm cannot complete wmi operation on server hs001 because of error: [mscluster_resourcegroup.name="3bf3c300-fa50-49bb-b868-c0d06122b1d8"] cluster group not found.  (the cluster group not found (0x1395)) recommended action: resolve issue , try operation again. hi,   according description, issue seems related scvmm. focus on hyper-v question windows server system , here not best support resource scvmm, recommend further support in corresponding community can qualified pool of respondents. underst

Moving a user between two local groups

hi in windows 7, when try move user between 2 local groups these 2 statements: ([adsi] "winnt://([environment]::machinename)/$groupname,group").add( ([adsi] "winnt://$([environment]::machinename)/$username,user").adspath ) ([adsi] "winnt://([environment]::machinename)/$oldgroupname,group").remove( ([adsi] "winnt://$([environment]::machinename)/$username,user").adspath ) the following error written: "exception retrieving member" add ":" can not find network path." where mistake? thanks bye balubeto you missing $ sign in in first  subexpression  (e.g '$([environment]::machinename)') you can use $env:computername instead, expandable inside strings , doesn't require sub-expression syntax.   ([adsi] "winnt:// $env:computername /$groupname,group").add( ([adsi] "winnt:// $env:computername /$username,user").adspath ) shay levy [mvp] http://blogs.microsoft.co.il/blogs/

Windows 2008 and Windows 2003: User account member of multiple local groups

windows 2008: if create user account called joe in local sam , make member of administrators , users group, access rights granted joe, administrator or users? on setup seeing joe gets administrators rights. if recollect windows 2003 used work other way round, i.e. joe users access rights. is change in windows 2008 security features? more permissions win on less permissions, expliciet denies win on explicit allows. kind regards, freek berson http://www.microsoftplatform.blogspot.com Windows Server  >  Group Policy

unable to install language pack in windows 2008 R2

hi all, when tried install windows language pack getting attached screen after waiting more 10 hours. i tried install via dism command result same shows progress never ends. when tried install windows language pack getting attached screen after waiting more 10 hours. so the installation got stuck, , never completed.   might want check dism log , see if useful recorded out there. dism log file can found @ "c:\windows\logs\dism\dism.log".   also, try run system file checker tool repair missing or corrupted system files, try again:   https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929833   regards, ethan hua please remember mark replies answers if help, , unmark answers if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com Windows Server  > 

Getting error "the request contains conflicting template information" when trying to use certreq to renew a client cert

we trying automate "renewal" of certificates our thin clients @ our remote location using script , certreq commands pull new cert our central server ca.  getting error saying "the request contains conflicting template information ... denied policy module ...".  here script: $cert = get-childitem cert:localmachine\my #[string]$subject = "cn=$env:computername,ou=workstations,ou=retail store equipment,dc=retail,dc=wd,dc=com" [string]$subject = "cn=$env:computername.retail.wd.com" [string]$templatename = "client authentication – retail desktops" [string]$caname = "escahdq02.wd.com\wdenterprisesubordinateca-02" [string]$san = "$env:computername.retail.wd.com" [string]$renewalcert = $cert.thumbprint remove-item c:\supusercert.inf -erroraction silentlycontinue -force remove-item c:\supusercert.req -erroraction silentlycontinue -force remove-item c:\usercert.req -erroraction silentlycontinue -force add-conten

Repair / start new mail merge

hello,    i'm health care facility , use mail merge function excel , word. with info i've been given it's not letting me create new file. file excel isn't linking up with mail merge. have issue before , how did fix it?!?!?!?! if try create new word doc , set mail merge still doesn't link up. have sql server?!?!?! your time! sincerely, suzie if name and/or path to the excel workbook has changed, mailmerge main document won't able find it. in case, should answer 'no' @ word's sql prompt when open document, choose mailings>select recipients>use existing list , navigate required excel workbook. once you've done that, should able merge. save changed mailmerge main document before closing it. cheers paul edstein [ms mvp - word] Microsoft Office  > 

WDS on Server 2008 R2 not deploying 32-bit images?

i've been told couple of different sources mdt not deploy 32-bit images server 2008 r2 (or 64-bit os matter).  can verify this, , comment whether wds having same issues?  i've got server 2008 r2 implementation ready start configuring wds schema, since still deploying xp sp3 , possibly using win7 32-bit, rather not take time set if r2 has issues deploying 32-bit images. any info and/or direction welcome.  thanks! hi,   as issue related mdt, suggest discussing in our mdt forum. best resource troubleshoot issue.   http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/mdt/threads   tim quan ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ please remember click “mark answer” on post helps you, , click “unmark answer” if marked post not answer question. can beneficial other community members reading thread.     Windows Server  > 

Tricky One - Windows 2003 Server and Multiple Hosts file

hi guru's, have set windows 2003 server , access through screen scraper (tarantella). when user logs in, want redirect host entry called "demohost" paired machine.  want set host entry using login script.  example, have 3 users, each logging in separately , concurrently.  if go command prompt , type ping demohost, should pointing different ip addresses. know there 1 host file in /etc/hosts directory, however, there way either set specific host entries variables or have user/session variable tell them use specific host file or able set variable called "demohost" acts host file indirection? thanks! Windows Server  >  Network Infrastructure Servers

New WSUS sync - Malicious Software Removal Tool missing?

i have got wsus server set-up and synchronised updates based on requirements (windows & office). synchronised twice overnight 3023 updates cannot find msrt tool. have searched latest kb890830 , name nothing returned. am missing something? hi, kb890830 update rollup, should choose update rollups synchronization, in wsus console  options|products , classifications|classifications if don't want synchronize update rollups can import kb890830 update catalog clicking "import" in wsus console. Windows Server  >  WSUS

exFAT support?

vista/7/server doesn't matter in on one vpc/xpmode/hyper-v seem still see exfat fat16/32 file system limitation issues!   vpc make vhd breaks them 4gb chunks (again, 4gb no longer limitation exfat vpc doesn't seem know , wont function if create vhd on ntfs drive transfer on exfat drive, runs, corrupts files), xp mode , hyper-v throw following: http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=ly2lgeg2dyaatp2&thumb=6   what reason exfat still not supported vpc (i can understand one, bit outdated, still use it) xp mode, newer/nicer , great tool win7 (server08 if wasn't kiboshed install - have usb activation dongle has plugged in while in use , 08r2 cant run program unless in hyper-v , since hyper-v doesn't have same great support xp mode usb doesn't work?!!?!?) , hyper-v, in light of sp1 beta!     you cannot talk me out of using exfat, has saved me time, had power surge on system testing exfat on , exfat needed chkdsk , removal of read-only att

Smart Card Management System

howdy everyone, i'm potentially going deploying anywhere 500 1000 smart cards in organization , i've read, i'm going need card management system handle this. there suggestions should using? i've taken quick @ versasec, , in middle of de-cyphering how mim cm installed haha. or, should use manual process because these card systems aren't worth it? use mmc issue cards/certs , record within custom database? info appreciated. hi, there no built-in method manage smart cards aware of. you may ideas other community members. in addition, may consult smart card vendor, may have recommendations. 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  > 

downloading the application

my computer has version prior required date. there anyway around this, in order download application? hi, please note remote desktop mac, os x 10.9 or later required, , remote desktop mac beta mac os 10.10 required. more information you: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id715768417?mt=12 http://aka.ms/rdmac-preview best regards, amy please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop clients

SBS 2011 to Server 2008 R2

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we have purchased new rackmount unit running server 2008 r2. going replace our workstation form-factor sbs 2011 unit. in anticipation of migration (i've never done 1 before) i'm trying create to-do list, in order, can cross t's , dot i's. i've bookmarked a couple key threads , kbs me started, i'm hoping can without interuption business (41 machines on domain many users). clients running windows 7. the existing sbs 2011 server left in place continue file server, printer server, , application license server our 3rd party apps. can guys please link me threads or kbs should read , follow can homework on this? tools or might make easier? thanks!!! alex since question related sbs, may want use sbs forum instead of this http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/category/sbsserver santhosh sivarajan | houston, tx http://www.sivarajan.com/ posting provided no warranties,and confers no rights.

Very urgent! I cannot access administrator account

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hello. we have windows 2003 server standard 32bits(standalone in workgroup. no dc). , have access morning administrator , installed deployment of 3ds max 2012. after make deployment have rebooted server , can not access administrator account, can access accounts (no administrative). now if access standard user, can see "dns server cannot open server zone in active directory". id 4001. server not dns server , no dc. how can solve this? thanks. hi, do mean administrator password missing? if so, need administrator reset password original one. otherwise, have reinstall operating system. regards, arthur li technet community support Windows Server  >  Server Manager

Windows Server 2012 Essentials backup --> Disks full so back-up fails

dear all, first post ever on forum please tell me if things go wrong. 3 months ago installed windows server 2012 essentials on hp ml350 g6 plenty of space , power it's job. working smoothly except 1 thing, important thing, back-up failing. i'm using windows back-up solution perform full back-up of entire system. walked trough standard windows back-up wizard via server manager, checked selection, added 2 2,5" disks connected via usb , set back-up once day. far think. everything worked great till moment drives got full. assumed windows back-up checks available free disk space on disks , overwrites back-up sets nessesary reach nessesary amount of free space start back-up. sbs2011 seems not work anymore in server 2012. unfortunately can't find working. i re-formatted drives. removed partitions , re-added them, removed them via back-up wizard , added them afterwards. nothing seems work. is there trick can use make sure back-up works without hassle can night