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i trying connect remote computer running vista home basic windows 2003 server installation. want allow access server through remote desktop. understand cannot join domain home basic, how can login server vhb dial-up machine in order use rdc ? far have not been able accomplish this.   machine not need domain member use remote desktop.   have enabled remote desktop on server?   can ping server vista client?   dos client machine have rdp client installed?   happens if try connect rdp? bill Windows Server  >  Platform Networking

i know syntax correct, yet still getting error saying no such attribute. connecting "(null)" logging in current user using sspi importing directory file "newusers2.txt" loading entries. add error on line 2: no such attribute the server side error "the parameter incorrect." 0 entries modified successfully. an error has occurred in program hi, can share exact syntax using import , have in newusers2.txt file? if not wish share same on forum, please let me know , send details on how can send me directly.   thanks ajayps Windows Server  >  Directory Services

we have windows server 2008 r2 sp1  active directory certificate authority. want encrypt emails between several organization. 1 organization need use 3des encryption only. how can remove aes encryption user certificate template copy ? hi, i wasn’t able find method remove encryption algorithm, although can change it. have tried select encryption algorithm at trust center of outlook? to that, please perform following steps: click file select options in outlook. in trust center section, click on trust center settings . under e-mail security settings part, configure encryption algorithms. since email encryption issue, suggest refer exchange or outlook forum professional support. more information you: how aes 256 encryption using s/mime outlook 2010 http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/office/en-us/2c91188d-0a10-4fe9-89da-c6b16fa25232/how-to-get-aes-256-encryption-using-smime-with-outlook-2010?forum=outlook best regards, amy wang

hi guys, our clients using citrix access published application , print server (clustered), both servers running windows ee 2008 r2 printers published through gpo.  users complaining unable print on hp , ricoh printers. printer status shows "error-printing". have restart print spooler or restart printer itself. error occurs when access citrix , print published application. also, check prinservice logs found error. log name:      microsoft-windows-printservice/admin source:        microsoft-windows-printservice date:          22/04/2014 05:48:36 pm event id:      322 task category: publishing printer in active directory level:         error keywords:      active directory,classic spooler event user:           computer:       description: while attempting publish printer active directory directory service, windows failed publish property printmediaready @ ldap://abc01.summit.local/cn=abc01v-ricoh,cn=abc01v,cn=computers,dc=summit,dc=local.  error:

i'm looking change ip addresses of clustered network cards because system being moved facility on different subnet. if change ip address now, takes network cluster offline...can point me towards article can use properly?  there 3 networks in cluster, i'm only going need change 2 of them reflect destination subnet they'll on. cheers! bit late complete done , functional.  "production" target hv cluster on ws2012r2.  there 2 nodes and 2 network cards in each node changed ip addresses on. (production & dmz).  pause replication on target hv replica cluster. on each node update ip addressing on each network adapter. in failover cluster manager, under cluster core resources, expand server name until can see ip address of cluster.  right click it, select properties, , update network field , static ip address section reflect new subnet/ip addressing info. bring cluster ip address/server name online (right click, bring online each object). the replica ro

hi guys, i'm junior system admin @ small company , i'm trying audit particular user, have limited knowledge on active directory , domain controllers i'm learning. from understand central\main domain controller @ office , user i'm trying audit works @ office b. sites connected via mpls network , both offices have domain controllers. note there other domain controllers on mpls networks @ various locations/ i have check group policy ensure auditing enabled @ domain level , have found events shows user logging off , on, when attempt create own filter in event viewer under user's account i'm trying audit no results come up. have tried on both domains @ office , office b both giving me same results. i have tried exporting entire security log csv file , found out doesn't retain general information shows account linked event. i found powershell command "get-eventlog -message *useralias* -new 200 -logname security | fl * > new200sec.txt" wh

dear all, due repeated failures install build 10041 through windows update, have decided attempt iso method. question if install os iso loose personal data on pc? when used update through windows update(preview builds) never lost data but unsure if case iso also? dear all, due repeated failures install build 10041 through windows update, have decided attempt iso method. question if install os iso loose personal data on pc? when used update through windows update(preview builds) never lost data but unsure if case iso also? you have been given lead create iso using esd. method quite involving proven method. if can't find it, post back. after have created iso file, save computer > right click @ > click mount > open > select setup.exe > system start installing. pay attention screen , pick selection if asked to. you not lose files , settings if pay attention installation. Wi

hi, i'm planning .net development ad , wondering about the effect of multi-languages. if write a query filter on eg. objectclass, in english i would use: ds.filter = "(objectclass=organizationalunit)"; 'objectclass' & 'organizationaluniton' same on eg. spanish ad or would those names need translated? they not translated. filters same , not matter language. this posting provided no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. ahmed malek my website link my linkedin profile my mvp profile Windows Server  >  Directory Services

may seem strange question - possible use active directory "check names" feature in outlook 2003? our company switching mail servers - , mail server switching not provide ldap functionality - thinking configure our outlook 2003 clients use ad ldap user lookup (assuming of users have email address populated). maybe bad assumption.  went through , added address book connect our ad , getting ldap referral received.  maybe doing wrong.  maybe don't have enabled in ad needs be?   any or suggestions appreciated thanks sb thanks, needed.  ldap referral received cause improper search...usually incorrect dc or distiguished name. this appears issue: search base = cn=users,dc=mydomaincontroller,dc=mydomain,dc=com do not include mydomaincontroller, not part of distiguished name needed search base. correct: cn=users,dc=mydomain,dc=com however, above search users container, if users in ou's should use this dc=mydomain,dc=com    

need trying install msmq domain services. i've installed it, deleted stale message queues, set permissions server in active directory keep getting event id 2124 msmq winds in workgroup mode. have tried fixes http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc733521(ws.10).aspx . have checked link , still won't connect. anyone have suggestions? hi mike, it troubleshooting link msmq installation referred in post. to solve problem effectively, need detailed information you. could please tell me has machine installing msmq joined domain? could ping domain controller successfully from machine? did detele stale objects before or after new msmq installation? i hope can find out solution together! best regards, amy wang Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

hello - have windows 7 client connected server essentials 2012 without joining domain. used reg key below before running connector: reg add "hklm\software\microsoft\windows server\clientdeployment" /v skipdomainjoin /t reg_dword /d 1 everything seems have worked fine except 1 item - cannot navigate server via "my computer". if click on "shared folders" within launchpad, can access folders fine. if try accessing via computer, server "invisible". any suggestions? thank you. remedy extremely helpful. small issue seem have re-connect server folders whenever restart client. saving of credentials not seem possible. anyway, small nuisance can deal with. thanks again Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Essentials

is possible enable bit locker windows 8.1 machines through windows 2008 r2 server group policy ? thanx , regards, shanif hi shanif, yes, can this. regarding how enable bitlocker via group policy, following article can referred reference. cannot save recovery information bitlocker in windows 7 http://blogs.technet.com/b/askcore/archive/2010/02/16/cannot-save-recovery-information-for-bitlocker-in-windows-7.aspx after configuring settings, can use security filtering or wmi filtering apply policy specific computers. regarding point, following blog can referred more information. security filtering, wmi filtering, , item-level targeting in group policy preferences http://blogs.technet.com/b/grouppolicy/archive/2009/07/30/security-filtering-wmi-filtering-and-item-level-targeting-in-group-policy-preferences.aspx best regards, frank shen Windows Server

i've got tech needs added administrator , have rdp rights on read-only domain controller in remote site. here's constraints , i've tried far: they can't domain admin. they can't have admin , rdp privs on of our other 4 dc's - took user delegation dc ou out of picture understand. i tried dsmgmt.exe , added user local admin , rdp role, still can't remote server.      (followed kb dsmgmt -  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732301(ws.10).aspx) the group user in added via gpo in remote desktop users in system control panel snap-in. added domain admins , user security group , set group in 'managed by' tab under rodc's ad object. any other thoughts? thought on when found dsmgmt utility, missing other adding user each role? thanks , big cookie goes out can help. hi, open gpedit.msc on rodc, or create gpo rodc, add user following policies: computer configuration\policies\windows settings\security settings\local polic

hi, i manage wsus in organization. , every month i run server cleanup wizard. i have checked products have in our network, , in classifications, don't download drivers. it's wrong have wsus folder size? i don't have every product selected yet wsus servers around 180gb 270gb not sound outragous me. select english updates though, have multiple languages selected? might account high size. Windows Server  >  WSUS

hi, in text, wrote symbols :       - sub/superscript       - special font, bold, italic, underlined,       - footnote number,       ..... however, times , after complete writing, need change font style, size,.. of whole text, causes problem big problem me. that converts footnote numbers, sub/superscripts normal inline text. style of spacial characters chenge take new style of whole document. so, need huge effort search , find them re-write them in correct form again. please me how overcome that?? thanks in advance. best regards, aya. aya zoghby if want apply global font changes, modify style used body text of document - normal style. should preserve character formatting applied parts of text. regards, hans vogelaar Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

need provide local administrator rights user carry out task installations, network settings etc. user should not domain admin rights should able carry out regular configuration , trouble shooting tasks. system: ms windows 2008 بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم try apply group policy way restricted group under policies - windows setting - security settings or local users , group under preferences - windows setting - control panel settings (this way can configure specific user specific computer) mohamed abd elhamid abd elaziz microsoft system administrator blog: http://mabdelhamid.wordpress.com/ Windows Server  >  Group Policy

hi, i want add extra dc (running on server 2008 r2) in forest, not in local network. standing on different location. is possible add server by using internet? i tried add dc can't find in existing forest. i don't know what's going wrong, can me? regards, jan not sure if there's way directly connect on "the internet", if have vpn connection between 2 sites, therefore enabling 2 networks communicate on "local network" should able join remote server existing domain, , there promote dc. we've got multiple domains running across multiple sites, connected via vpn links, , work fine. eg site 1 has dc's domain's a, b , c, , site 2 has dc's domains a, b , c, each domain acting on normal lan. have ensure things sites in ad configured correctly machines @ each site default talking local dc, other should work fine. see following links on how can work, , things make sure take consideration : http://technet.microsoft.com/

hello all, i know possible option report files property. in storage report management in server 2008r2 there option generate reports. when select "files property" , want edit parameters see drop down called "report on following classification property" there nothing choose, no options. in field below able specify "include files matching matching following name pattern" i wonder, why there no option choose in classification properties , intention? thanks in advance! hi, classification should created first in classification management. please refer article how create classifacation property: classification management http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd759252.aspx technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  > 

hi, i trying disable use of flash player on edge through group policy editor. my use case is: user should not able enable flash player on edge (it not enabled default don't want user able change setting). this setting can found in edge under settings/view advanced settings/use adobe flash player thanks hi, in case, seems there not built-in method prevent users disabling/enabling option. if don’t want users use adobe flash player, how uninstall it? if that, users not use whatever browser open. best regards, wendy please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com .  Windows Server  >  Group Policy

hi everyone,  have question on subject of  windows server cals (client access licensing) , related / similar licensing requirements when comes running multiple windows servers in production , customer facing environment, discussed in link:  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/product-licensing/client-access-license.aspx please allow me briefly describe extremely simplified version of infrastructure setup: core server roles / components (inclusive of related services) include:  - 1 "stream server" -> running licensed windows server os version; server hosting proprietary sw , n devices (i.e. 10000) connecting tcp client in order deliver data server; n devices have authenticate accessing , establishing session server; moreover, server multiplexing / collecting n data flows pushed / provided other windows os licensed processing servers (shortly hereafter described);  - 1 "web server" -> running licensed windows server os version; server

hi guys, i've 2 node sql clustering windows 2003 r2 i'm repeatedly getting error message in system event log. 0524-053758 service=tdwin:file share check [type=error source=clussvc eventid=1055 computername=cluster_01 20120524, 053055 cluster file share resource 'cluster_15' has failed status check. error code  53.] need resolve case.   regards, sridharan. m hello,  seems memory related issue. please go through article once  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940307#top also recommend check similar discussion: http://www.sql-server-performance.com/forum/threads/failed-clustered-file-share-causing-sql-reboot.2640/ regards, ravikumar p Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

just messing around stuff, , wondering how powershell picks what assemblies load.   why have times use reflection , other times can directly access namespace. how go getting namespaces that use reflection on accessible direct reference?   thanks justin       can give few examples?  powershell host configured load powershell development team intended load.  if search, seem remember posting command enum namespaces loaded. Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

hi, we have requirement point our clients multiple ip (10.10.25.2 10.10.25.253) or subnet (10.10.25.0 / 255.0.0.0) using host entry, for example, www.test.com should result in 10.10.25.10 10.10.25.100, possible in windows server 2003 r2? if possible please let me know steps configure server: windows server 2003 r2 dns: ad integrated clients: win2k, winxp, win vista, win 7   thanks in advance...kk you can create records pointing different ip address same hostnames.  test .....>192.168.0.1 test.......>192.168.0.2   nslookup show server:  test.microsoft.com addresses:  192.168.0.1, 192.168.0.2   http://www.virmansec.com/blogs/skhairuddin Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

i having problem moving vms our standalone 2012 hyper-v boxes cluster.  if try move standalone cluster node goes through entire move process (very compared how long takes 'shared nothing' move beteween standalone hosts) , fails @ end "virtual machine migration failed @ migration source" , "failed establish connection because destination host rejected request: element not found."  error code 0x80070490.  must happen after migration complete beacuse if @ destination folder has right size vhds there.  have tried migrating storage csv , local direct attatched storage on target host. strangely enough if move scvmm works , automatically sets vm cluster resource.  don't mind using scvmm nice know what's tripping me on other front.  assistance appreciated! hi, how performed vm “move” action? shutdown vm, select “move” option , use “move vm wizard”? in “move vm wizard” step 3, “specify destination”, name did select, hyper-v node name or cluste

hi all, i have installed , configured wsus 3.0 sp1 on windows server 2003 eneterprise r2, desktops configured through group policy , working fine when trying install windows xp sp3, installation through wsus fails on several machines, , svcpack.log displays like: 258.109: service pack 3 setup encountered error:  the  update.ver file not correct. 261.125: failed open c:\windows\$hf_mig$\kb916281\update\updatebr.inf but when run update.exe, downloaded localy machine, works fine, , sp3 installed can cause error? below sample svcpack.log, copied 1 desktop 5.250: ================================================================================ 5.266: 2009/05/27 09:01:50.795 (local) 5.281: c:\windows\softwaredistribution\download\d4eda27bb73ebf173e62984ae3c63bf7\i386\update\update.exe (version 6.3.13.0) 5.422: failed enable se_shutdown_privilege 5.563: service pack started following command line: -q -z -er /parentinfo:7d28a5a84a495540b3bece989911772f 5.563: in function getreleaseset, line 124

hi everybody, this has been aching brain little bit of time now. im trying use powershell run simple sql query.. that's it! logic being can assign query variable , can export variable file , other stuff it. ive tried doing via sqlplus running - sqlplus username/password@databasealias for don't know, that's how log onto sqlplus , connect specific database. when run this, says connected hangs , seems though running forever.. i have tried importing sqlps module cant find must not have available.. any suggestions or ideas? thanks sqlplus oracle utility.  post sqlplus issues in oracle forum. you cannot use sqlps oracle.  works sqlserver. \_(ツ)_/ Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

hello, i've bee asked to update our computers (500) new company font , make users default font on office, has done before?  we use windows 2003 ad native , have windows xp pro desktops. thanks deploying fonts not more copying files in correct location. idem dito default settings word: can copy prefabricated normal.dot right location. i think article provides valuable information on how configure default fonts in office 2007. however, sure specialists in office forums have plenty more of usefull insight you! for deploying files there several possibilities. can add copy loginscript or you might want deploy using gpo. possible :) example script work fonts on remote pc listed here mcp/mcsa/mcts/mcitp Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

greetings, have inherited working windows 2003 two-tier pki topology - offline root ca , 2 online enterprise issuing ca's. here's issue; 2 issuing ca's have 10 year certs on them - they're going expire soon, less year.  know best practice renew them sooner, said, i've inherited system. since issuing ca's have 10 year certs on them, , first time they've been renewed, feel it's best generate new key pair upon renewal. my questions are: * generating new key pair affect of existing certificates issued ca's (i.e. cause them not work - invalidate them)? * know generating new key pair create new crl distribution point, , possibly new subject key identifier - there else? * existing issuing ca certs 1024-bit - increase them 2048-bit, has ran compatibility issues here?  know there older appliances can't handle longer key length, don't believe have in our environment. thank you, mrt > generating new key pair affect of existi

hi all, when try remove how remove orphaned domains active directory not successful. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/230306 kindly , suggest. error hi, please try below operation have test: you need select server in ntdsutil using 'select server <no>' (<no> = number of dc), use 'remove selected server' command. prior this, need select site & domain in server resides well. follow below articles performing metadata cleanup dcs: how remove data in active directory after unsuccessful domain controller demotion http://support.microsoft.com/kb/216498 delete failed dcs active directory http://www.petri.co.il/delete_failed_dcs_from_ad.htm please note: since web site not hosted microsoft, link may change without notice. microsoft not guarantee accuracy of information. after offline dcs have been cleaned up, perform metadata offline domain. best regards, alvin wang please remember mark replies answers if , un-

i'm trying connect windows server 2012 machine , screen stuck @ "connecting.." on 10 minutes. can access log file? when go send log via email, opens blank sendto: page in browser. hi, the way log on mac “send log via email”, please try reinstall app , see how works. in addition, please let know configurations , check if there error logged on server side (applications , services logs -> microsoft -> windows -> terminalservices-*) thanks. jeremy wu technet community support Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop clients

after updating windows 10 preview build 10149 phone requiring have more strict password did on previous builds since have office365 account added phone. making me have 4 digits, capital letter , number.  on previous builds have pin number no letters , etc. is office365 issue or issue build? it pain have use keyboard , enter crazy password on phone use every time. nokia icon on verizon. having same issue, , it's major usability issue. every time phone locks need 2 hands unlock need bounce between letters, caps , numbers. Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  Windows 10 Phone Insider Preview General

how know user name downloaded program in windows server 2008 , time of hour hi, to achieve goal, may set audit policy group policy. i suggest try perform actions below. joined server ou, create gpo in ou. edit gp right-clicking gpo, select edit double-click audit object access define these policy setting under computer configuration\windows settings\security settings\local policies\audit policy to configure auditing specific file or folder begin right clicking on , selecting properties . in properties dialog, select security tab , click on advanced . in advanced security settings dialog select auditing tab to add new users or groups access attempts select file or folder audited click add button access select user or group dialog. enter names of groups or users audit, or everyone to audit access attempts users. click on ok you see information wat on event viewer. since file download may stored multiple documents, should enable auditing on these document

hi all, i tried following code (thx) , # number of processor not return correct number.  the report shows 1 processor server shows 4 or 12 task manager's cpu.  also, how should script change include more 1 ip (more 1 network adapter)? thank much! function get - info { [ cmdletbinding ()] param ( [ parameter ( mandatory = $true , valuefrompipeline = $true , valuefrompipelinebypropertyname = $true )] [ string []] $computername , [ string ] $logfile = 'c:\unreachable.txt' ) begin { remove - item $logfile – erroraction silentlycontinue } process { foreach ( $computer in $computername ) { $continue = $true try { $os = get - wmiobject – class win32_operatingsystem – computername $computer – erroraction stop } catch { $continue = $false