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set NTFS ACL permissions for a specific user using a specific computer

hello is possible set acls specific user, when uses specific computer? example is, tries write in file on network share, can other computer one. on specific computer has read rights, possible? taking local sid , make acl on other server. thank mr miyagis daugther. hi, i don't think work this. permission settings per user account, specific user have same permission in computer logged on. suggestions ipsec allow or disallow accessing. technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

Disable Onedrive

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build 9926 i went task manager > startup tab > right click microsoft onedrive > disable. i thought disable onedrive. but when asked cortana open pictures folder, opened pictures folder , onedrive. i tried uninstall onedrive , not listed in programs , features. so, how rid of onedrive , or part of system , therefore cannot uninstalled ? i went task manager > startup tab > right click microsoft onedrive > disable. i thought disable onedrive. hi, this operation not disable onedrive, remove startup programs, means not automatically launch when start mahcine. since windows 8.1, onedrive has built-in os, , we're unable uninstall it.  if don't need it, can leave alone, not setup it. personally, think onedrive tool "all where" file storage. for search options cortana,  she can learns preferences , provide smarter recommendations on time. anyway, it's new dsesktop in windows 10 technical preview 9926, if have advices, please feel

Import multi-value csv cells into Powershell

i have csv goes this: dlname,member distlist1,fergus,john,ian distlist2,fergus,james,angus i need create distlist1, distlist2 etc , add members users after it. there hundreds of users, , 2800 groups. i can create groups ok using: $file = import-csv c:\dls.csv foreach ($line in $file) {new-distributiongroup -name $line.dlname} but no idea how add users. i've changed data reads: dlname,member distlist1,"fergus,john,ian" i.e. members/users in same cell, when try: import-csv c:\dls.csv | foreach {add-adgroupmember $_.dlname -members $_.members} it gets upset because 'fergus,john,ian' not single user. need split them somehow. can help? thanks in advance, f. hi, here's example can play with: $str = 'fegus,john,ian' $strsplit = $str -split ',' $strsplit don't retire technet! - (don't give yet - 13,225+ strong , growing)

Easy Print and XP SP3 local printer

i have xp sp3 machine datamax thermal printer attached locally - works fine.   has hp laserjet attached. when log in domain admin on local machine run terminal services session normal user, see printers redirected. if log local machine normal user, printers redirected except datamax. the server server 2008 installed patches find 4 weeks ago, workstation xp sp3, client 6.1, .net framework 3.5.  anyway, works admin, can't software problem, think rights issue.   hi brian, there article explains how set rights on redirected printer: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverts/thread/7cf1e66a-0e17-4054-8d17-f2f54cc5e552 please try out , see if helps. pubforum.net founder , bible of remote desktop services! love microsoft &its people bits! Windows Server  > 

Network Adapters Bindings

does know recommended order "adapters , bindings" following configuration: 1.management 2.cluster heratbeat/csv 3. live migration 4. virtual switch   thanks johny hi john elden's earlier post interesting read you. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/windowsserver2008r2highavailability/thread/2535c73a-a347-4152-be7a-ea7b24159520 you may keep network dg on top of binding order. gaurav anand visit blog @ http://itinfras.blogspot.com/ Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

Desktop License Requirements

trying handle on license provisioning virtual desktop deployment. central location be running win2k8 r2 hyperv. deploy 15 windows 7 vms on hyperv for 20 remote workstations. workstations running xp pro oem without sa. i have been reading upcoming changes vdi licensing have not been able put a list of licenses needed both server , client side. http://tonymackelworth.wordpress.com/2010/03/20/licensing-focus-virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi/ i recognize that i need following: win2k server r2 standard hyperv 1 win2k8 cal each remote user beyond looks need apply vda licenses each of remote xp machines because not have sa. believe not sure option upgrading xps  sa? assuming vda or sa applied remote machines, needed vm side regard license and/or media type deployment of vms themselves? this virtual desktop deployment only, accessed via rdp remote xps via ipsec vpn. i better understanding of management tool licences. vdi license suite looks like the solution but it seems

Metro UI completely blank

fresh install of server 2012 essentials. no programs installed. did os install, turned server off week. powered yesterday afternoon, plugged in wireless keyboard , mouse. good. went work on today. log in , metro ui blank. no app icons @ all. if type in(internet explorer instance) search box slides out , there listings under settings show , can click nothing show under apps. nothing. we did shut down , power on. same thing. 1 website said restart, not shut down. still same issue. tried changing cable mouse , keyboard, same issue. any suggestions great. don't want reinstall os unless have , not sure issue won't return. thanks. corrupt user account indeed issue. set admin account, logged in , well. just wish knew caused it. thanks help. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 E

can i make cluster between win server 2012 standard win server 2008 enterprise r2

can make cluster between win server 2012 standard , win server 2008 enterprise r2 different hardware 1 of them dell r900 , dell r820 hello, please ask in clustering forum instead here http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverclustering/threads best regards meinolf weber mvp, mcp, mcts microsoft mvp - directory services my blog : http://msmvps.com/blogs/mweber/ disclaimer: posting provided no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Remote Desktop Load Simulation Tool - "Catastrophic failure"

i'm not having luck getting sample script run. i have users created , verified can log server manually, client , server agent installed , connected controller. i'm running without domain controller. when try running sample script command line on client machine, throws error on line: "ruidcom.tsconnect server, user, password, domain" error: catastrophic failure, code: 8000ffff the log file: 07/26/2012  9: 2:37:342:inf::0064:     cremotecontrol::tsconnect:starting tsconnect funtion 07/26/2012  9: 2:37:342:inf::0099:     cremotecontrol::tsconnect:mstsc version: 6.1.7601 07/26/2012  9: 2:37:342:inf::0171:     cremotecontrol::tsconnect:calling connect() 07/26/2012  9: 2:37:374:inf::0022:cmstscaxeventhandler::onconnecting:connecting event received 07/26/2012  9: 2:39:936:wrn::0038:cmstscaxeventhandler::ondisconnected:disconnected event received: 260 07/26/2012  9: 2:39:936:err::0134:cruisessionsyncer::waitforlogon:autoevent::multiplewait returned incorre

Windows server 2012 not contacting with wsus

hi, i have wsus working on windows server 2012 , wsus settings distributed gpo. my problem windows server 2012 clients of wsus. in control panel of wsus server if see windows update settings settings different in gpo policy. it says : some settings managed system administrator and selected: install updates automatically (recommended) i have checked local policies , don't see policy , don't know administrator managing settings. can me? thanks in advance. hi droig, > with rest of clients (wxp , w7) fine. what problematic client's os? try resetting windows update component on client, check if work: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/971058 best regards, anne please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  > 

Event ID 4013,DNS event warning in 2008 R2

every time dns event id 4013 warning showing in 2008 r2 following discussions should help window server 2008 r2 dns error ( event id 4013 ) http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/winservergen/thread/b95726b8-e3f1-4dd2-ba83-e7c233b2f40e i not represent organisation work for, opinions expressed here own. this posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Event ID 15 Source:EBDRV

one of db cluster nodes keeps logging event id 15 , i'm suspecting due broadcom 1g ethernet nic driver. else have issue or can chime in on may cause? i've found kbs referencing issue nic driver , hyper-v not vmware. server windows 2008 r2 enterprise 64bit log name:      system source:        ebdrv date:          4/8/2016 1:06:01 am event id:      15 task category: none level:         error keywords:      classic user:          n/a computer:      mg-cn02.medagate.local description: lm_l4fp.c 140 ((push == 1) && (tcp_buf->flags & tcp_buf_flag_l4_rx_no_push)): assertion happened. please note provider of module. event xml: <event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">   <system>     <provider name="ebdrv" />     <eventid qualifiers="49157">15</eventid>     <level>2</level>     <task>0</task>     <keywords>0x800000

Looping through registry with alternate credential.

hello posh expert, i have function show installed programs in particular server box. function checkregkey{ param ( [ string ] $srv ) $key = "software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall" $type = [ microsoft.win32.registryhive ] :: localmachine $regkey = [ microsoft.win32.registrykey ] :: openremotebasekey( $type , $srv ) $regkey = $regkey .opensubkey( $key ) foreach ( $sub in $regkey .getsubkeynames()) { if ( $regkey .opensubkey( $sub ).getvalue( "displayname" )) { $regkey .opensubkey( $sub ).getvalue( "displayname" ) } else { $sub } } } . checkregkey "myserver" now have figured out way use wmi , query registry using stdregprov. there way use in above function? the reason want have multiple domains in out environment, can pass -credential option gwmi.... i have "stdregprov" returns value

how can we config win 2008 R2 group policy nodes and via command line ?

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hi all we know 1 step configuring nap clients, turn on security center in group policy path : computer config--> administrative templates--> windows components-->security center---> turn on security center. so there command ?  not this. mean example how can config multiple group policy nodes via command line ? ( example administrative tools nodes ). microsoft have command environment config group policy nodes via command ? thanks alot you can use powershel. see it may you. http://blogs.technet.com/b/grouppolicy/archive/2009/11/03/group-policy-cmdlets-in-windows-powershell-released.aspx we have dedicated forum gpo; please post query here. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/eu/winservergp/threads hth biswajit biswas my blogs | mcc | tnwiki ninja best regards biswajit biswas disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. mcp 2003,mcsa 2003, mcsa:m 2003, ccna, mcts, enterprise a

Event Viewer

i trying scanner connected yesterday.  somehow got event viewer , cannot off desktop.  action keeps running.  how turn off? hi, before going further, want confirm if issue persisted after disconnecting scanner. at stage, can refer following thread troubleshoot issue. event viewer not close http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-performance/event-viewer-will-not-close/aa61b546-6749-4650-9d9a-9d520b5ba69f hope helps. best regards, frank shen Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Windows 2008 Server License Key not working on VirtualBox

i have validated licensed copy of windows 2008 server , need load on virtual machine (i running oracle virtualbox). when had server running on hardware based server worked fine. license key activated , worked. when load onto virtualbox solution fails. take when run manual command not show server activated. private use (internal home lan) prefer have activation correct since use setup keep fresh on windows 2008 servers while being on linux os vm software loaded.  can have server activate correctly under virtualbox? thanks, tom hi tom, base on experience, after convert physical computer system virtualize environment need reactive it, mak active method need keep vm connect internet , kms method please confirm vm can communicate kms server. the related kb: understanding mak activation https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff793435.aspx volume activation in disconnected environments https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd981010.aspx i’m glad of you!

IAS Server - Cisco Wireless - IAS Event ID 2 Reason-code=266

after working time, authentication of users on our wireless network has stopped.  no 1 getting authenticated.  spent several hours troubleshooting cisco, , have concluded issue here radius (ias) server.  our captures, appears ias server not returning valid certificate supplicant/client.  have validated certificate indeed on ias server, , certificate still valid - meaning, not expired.   any ideas why might happening, , can done resolve it? hi,   thank post here.   do have window server 2003 ias server? if yes, have tried out kb933430 describes exact same issue?   933430                   clients cannot make connections if require client certificates on web site or if use ias in windows server 2003 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/933430   if have questions or concerns, please not hesitate let me know                 Windows Server

windows web server 2008 R2 with 6 CPU cores

hi all! is possible extend windows server 2008 r2 web license support 6 cpu cores? where can find 4 cores limitation? (i don't see in editions overview .)   thx! hello, here : http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/r2-compare-specs.aspx web edition limited 4 sockets. bye. http://blog.simaju.fr - partage de connaissances et retour d'expériences. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

need advice with server hardware specs.

i need run 25 virtual instances using vmware , not sure on specifications should have on host machine/s, or if should split them , purchase 2 or 3 host machines.  there need room expansion in future.  running iam, databases, ad, exchange, aris , proarc name few.  data needed stored, how data uncertain of thinking more storage space better hehe.  used live "test" environment. advice appreciated. hello, windows server 2008 r2 system requirements:  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/bb414778 exchange server 2010 system requirements:  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa996719.aspx for other solutions, contact developer technical support. note not directory services question had ask them here:  http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservergen/threads   this posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. microsoft student partner 2010 / 2011 microsoft certified professional m

Add additional print drivers to Server 2008 x64 Print Server for windows 7 version clients

i have installed 3 tcp/ip printers on server 2008 x64.  when tried install additional drivers windows 7 x86 clients using windows 7 x86 driver package vendor said "the folder specified not contain compatible software driver device". so figured out wanted drivers server 2008 x86.  did not complain when tried install those. i'm using new group policy adding/updating/replacing/deleteing printers under computer configuration-->preferences-->control panel settings-->printers i did test run windows 7 x64 machine printers did not installed.  error message in event logs says " group policy object did not apply because failed error code '0x80070bcb specified printer driver not found on system , needs downloaded.' error suppressed" i figured doesn't want use windows server 2008 x64 drivers on windows 7 x64 system.  tried go windows 7 x64 system , install compatible windows 7 x64 driver server 2008 printserver clicking start, run, \\servername\   click

[Get-ExecutionPolicy], COMException

i have 3 node dag cluster.  every week or 2 have reboot them because powershell stops working, 1 node @ time.  i can run scripts , commands different node until have change reboot faulty node.  once reboot it works normal again. exchange management shell gives "authorizationmanager check failed" error.  i have checked empty profile.ps1 files not case. in regular powershell window administrator execution policy set unrestricted, when get-executionpolicy, fails with: get-executionpolicy : @ line:1 char:1 + get-executionpolicy + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~     + categoryinfo          : notspecified: (:) [get-executionpolicy], comexception     + fullyqualifiederrorid : system.runtime.interopservices.comexception,microsoft.powershell.commands.getexecutionpo    licycommand james - right size solutions hi james, this sounds os trouble on exchange servers. try using .net repair tool , updating machines. when issue occurs, can still use powershell remoting acc

SoH size limiation

hi, during testing of our system health agent noticed when ever size of our soh exceeds 1024 bytes, following errors - a) on vista, wlan-autoconfig service logs "explicit eap failure received" event and b) on xp sp3 rc2, napagent logs "a statement of health request with correlation id {...} - 2008-02-23 01:41:16.890z not include the following system health-agents in statement of health: %2" (nap_event_overflowing_shas) event. according msdn documentation, maximum network soh size is 4000 bytes. in addition above limit, there limit on size of individual sha's soh? this? thanks, bhagya prasad software engineer, avenda systems. http://www.avendasys.com hi bhagya prasad,   please refer [rfc3579], section 2.4 (fragmentation). essentially, soh being transmitted in eap-message within radius message has fit within mtu of nas-peer link  (or framed-mtu indicated nas). eap protocols need support fragmentation , reassembly overcome limit. in case, mtu seems around 1k

Launch a new session from rdweb or remote app rdp file

i need force published application run new terminal session every time icon clicked. have reason , if want tell me why should not not answer looking :) let me see if can explain: first have setting restrict each user single session turned off. can launch desktop session remote desktop minimize and launch another one and login same name , 2 sessions pc same terminal server logged in same user name , works fine. if create published application click , click again takes me first session running , not open new session need.  it great if can done on per application bases because i really only need 1 app important 1 if can system wide setting ok. i think you can tell remoteapp not adding following line rdp file: disableconnectionsharing:i:1 should work rdweb far can tell. Windows Server  > 

lusrmgr.msc on domain controller

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i understand dcs not have "local users , groups". however, if open lusrmgr.msc (alternatively, control panel -> user accounts) on dc, users tab lists accounts in domain. i'm curious logic here is.  are these accounts listed actual domain account?  what going on here?  why shown? hi, what’s os version of dc? can reproduce on dcs? i can’t reproduce scenario since when run “lusrmgr.msc” or run “control panel -> user accounts” error: computer xxx domain controller. snip-in cannot used on domain controller. domain accounts managed active directory users , computers snap-in. and form ms article: you cannot use local users , groups view local user , group accounts once member server has been promoted domain controller. for more information please refer following ms articles: local users , groups overview http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc785020(v=ws.10).aspx lawrence technet community support

Complex replication situation - how to solve?

hi! we have following situation: server a: windows 2003 server server b: windows 2008 r2 server c: windows 2008 r2 domain functional level: 2008 r2 forest functional level: windows 2003 dfs namespaces & replication. we want replicate following: replicate complete folder f:\data\ "server a" "server b" folder @ s:\data\. works fine. want select individual folders server or b replicate server c. so: replicate folder f:\data\management\reports\ "server a" or s:\data\management\reports\ "server b" t:\management\ on "server c". how can correctly? i've tried add new replication via namespaces or replication in dfs everytie try i'm getting error: "the path entered (f:\data\management\reports\) conflicts replicated folder path (f:\data\) replication group (replication_group_name)" i same error when try replicate via namespaces or create total seperate replication group. type doesn't matter (m

Windows Server 2012 R2 Fresh Install - Internet Access

hi, i have installed w2012r2 fresh install on laptop testing purpose. have disabled wifi adapter, ethernet card enabled. have configured ipv4 static ip 192.168.0.235 , subnet mask 255.255.255.0and default gateway 192.168.0.1 i.e. router. have added preferred dns i.e. 192.168.0.235. i have added server roles i.e. ads, dns, dhcp , book. the domain clients getting ip assigned dhcp , able access internet through gateway. but on server cannot access internet - says no internet access. gess windows server 2012 comes locked down default on installation.  not sure enable allow access internet, windows updates, time sync etc work. any appreciated. regards satish you not want multi-home domain controller i'd leave wired enabled. if me i'd reset home router default (dhcp enabled) , leave windows dhcp server inactive now. server needs static address on same subnet (192.168.0.x) default gateway set router address (192.168.0.1) dns should server's own address primar

Unclustering a Cluster

server 2012 r2. building cluster between, right now, 2 nodes. have jbod devices , trying make storage availabe vm's, general storage , cvs. first created cluster tried create clustered storage , have not had love. so, want start scratch. there arent storage pools, virtual disks. 0 shared storage nodes still have cluster roles. how correctly remove cluster info both nodes in order start on (creating storage first cluster)? hi forgiven, you can delete useless cno manually or use following powershell cmdlet to delete them. remove-cluster https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh847273.aspx more information: deleting cluster resource? supported way http://blogs.technet.com/b/askcore/archive/2010/01/11/deleting-a-cluster-resource-do-it-the-supported-way.aspx i’m glad of you! please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com

What makes Word application to behave as WebDAV client and to which extend it can be configured?

hi all, i trying understand makes microsoft word (office 2007) behave differently when used view/edit document files placed in folder located under web application (http://w2008r2/webapp/documents/document1.docx). different behavior has been noticed word when installed on windows xp professional other installed on windows 7. in both cases word used open/change document file placed on web server of windows 2008 r2 system within folder of web application configured used trough webdav. file permissions of targeted folder (and files within) set full access non administrator group (writers) , webdav authoring , authorization settings set accordingly. windows authentication used (anonymous access disabled) in non domain environment. relevant users created on client machines match 1 created on server. group writers exists on server , used configuration of files , folders users consume files trough webdav. confident described environment solid - worked several months without proble

How to get a computer SID using a doss command

i have around 20 machines has ghost images, assume have same sid. want know dos command check computer sid, know command current user , domain user sid , don't want ant tool. please refer dos command or batch file use in network or directly. two ways sid @ command prompt command line utilities: dsquery * -filter "(name=mycomputer)" -attr objectsid or dsquery computer -name "mycomputer" | dsget computer -sid these require rsat (remote server administration tools) installed on client, if can retrieve user , domain sid values, have this. richard mueller - mvp enterprise mobility (identity , access) Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Hyper V Server 2008 authentication error 0x80090303

hello all,   i'm brazil , yesterday "upgrade" server windows 2008 server to hyper v server 2008 r2 , when try connect on screen of vm's using rsat hyper v  manager got error: an authentication error has occurred (code: 0x80090303). remote computer: srv-hyperv01.araujo.local i'm experiencing basicly same problem of thread:   http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/virtualmachinemanager/thread/a18396d1-bee6-464f-9bf8-ea47bc95e7ac   can see "mini visualization" , can manage vm's using hyper v manager(rsat) and can connect vm's terminal services, operational , providing services network.  but can't connect on screens @ hyper v manager using rsat.   i've use tutorial ( http://www.virtualizationadmin.com/articles-tutorials/microsoft-hyper-v-articles/installation-and-deployment/installing-hyper-v-tools-remote-management-windows-7.html ) , 2 below tests suggested in page pass success. test 2 clients diferente cliente

Hyper-V server 2008 R2 test in a private environment.

starting configuration : internet via netgear 614v' router, hyper-v server on 1 pc,  windows 7 home premium on portable pc, common worhgroup, no domain. first operation : upgrading windows 7 ultimate in order install remote server administrative tools (rsat) , activate hyper-v tools. 2nd operation : declare on server new administrator name of user of windows 7. 3rdoperation : installation of hvremote.wsf on both pc's. 4th operation : intensive use of hvremote configuring both pc's the result successful : 1 problem comand cmdkey wrongly indicated in hvremote notice. conclusion : difficult work, not possible , expensive without technet subscription. hi,   there dedicated community hyper-v remote management configuration utility issue.   discussions hyper-v remote management configuration utility http://archive.msdn.microsoft.com/hvremote/thread/list.aspx     best regards, vincent hu    

Terminal Server License server move to a new hardware

terminal licensing server moved new hardware, need move licenses, need on that. following steps completed far.. old licensing server os=windows 2003 sp 2 32 bit old ts licensing server was on  domain controller, demoted server member server. new server os windows 2003 sp2 32 bit promoted new server domain controller installed ts licensing componet add remove programs > windows features activate server (online) trying install licenses, prompting license program, don't have information how liceses purchased person responsible earlier had left company. transerfing licenses not activating or buying new licenses.   please help   hi,   i sorry inform you have find ts cal purchase agreement documentation, because must call microsoft clearinghouse available facilitate reissuing ts cals activate new license server.   to migrate ts licensing role new windows server 2003   1.determine server want migrate ts licensing role to. more information, see

Folder redirection vs. roaming policies or both??

i planning implement 2008, ad, exchange, , sp in small company (30-50 users).  of folks remote, have laptops, , connect main office via cisco vpn.  there 2 main concerns have when planning this.  first, backing user's data.  second, being able access data later if pc fails or when logging in on shared desktop.  have read lot of posts folder redirection , roaming policies.  reallly looking recommendations using 1 or other (or both).  have nothing win 7 machines on ad if helps. thanks much! folder redirectoion or roaming profiles used backup user data on shared location , if user hopping 1 system system data should available on computer logging in. this way having access data no matter on system logging in. if pc not connected network , user still need access files stored in network location can think of enabling offline files in windows 7 http://community.spiceworks.com/how_to/show/1978 regards, _prashant_ mcsa|mcitp sa|microsoft exchange 2003 blog - http://pra

AD FS auditing subsystem could not register itself with the system

trying configure adfs , sso per article on 2008 r2 server (domain controller) with wss 3.0: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc287811(office.12).aspx i getting error when access sharepoint: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc734891(v=ws.10).aspx in local security policy, items show locks , button add users generate security audits disabled. i using domain account admin privileges run related services , app pool. i have abandoned effort. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

GPO Processing for users in multiple security groups in differnt OU's

how group policy processing handled users part of many security groups recieiving policies via differnt ou's? howdie! gpos processed via ous. users child object of ou (or ou path) apply policies domain root down ou path (in order). in order apply gpos correctly, need object permissions in active directory ("read" , "apply group policy") , sysvol share. so -- users need both target of policies , sufficient access permissions apply policies. answer question? cheers, florian microsoft mvp - group policy -- blog: http://www.frickelsoft.net/blog Windows Server  >  Group Policy

How do I remove ALL Metro/Modern/Universal/Windows Apps without removing the Start Menu?

so 3 separate builds of wtp i've run powershell command remove metro/modern/universal/windows apps. each build, removes start menu. in thread below, ms support person mentioned that command windows 8.x , shouldn't run on wtp. what? why command still available? and, why remove metro/modern/universal/windows apps, not others? marked system required? why isn't start menu marked system required? you'd think start menu pretty important. https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/053f63bc-c174-44f1-8f6c-8ead1ad965fb/spartan-and-start-menu-on-10049?forum=winpreview2014general so, start menu being xaml app, how safely remove metro/modern/universal/windows apps without removing start menu? have no use them , don't want them on computer. period. there has command 1 used in windows 8.x allow use remove metro/modern/universal/windows apps without removing start menu. don't give answer "just right-click , uninstall". doesn't work of these thi

Windows Server 2008 - Eventvwr shows 2 records for EventID 6013 (Uptime Event)

hello everyone, i'm getting 2 event-records eventid 6013: "the system uptime <number> seconds." on windows server 2008 domain controller? normally should receive 1 event-record every day @ 12 o' clock, recieve same event 2 times. it first started additional domain controller (also w2k8 server virtual 1 hosted on hyper-v). after playing w32time service receive on primary on additional domain controller. second occurence 1 15 seconds after first one.   every time check logs, starts bug me there 2 instead of 1 occurences. does have clue service triggers event? , why it's doing 2 times instead of 1?   thanks help! best regards, d. hi,   i suggest disable , enable boot logging again check result.   for more information, please refer following microsoft kb article:   how enable verbose startup, shutdown, logon, , logoff status messages in windows server 2003 family http://support.microsoft.com/kb/325376  

Volume Activation Issue

hello, we're running vamt3.1 on server 2008 r2. first issue appeared when trying add kms key windows 10 enterprise. error saying wasn't valid vamt database. found out because admin created vamt database left company , database had him set owner. able change owner nt authority\system , can access in vamt. windows 7 pro/enterprise , windows 8.1 enterprise machines still activate without issue. the windows 10 enterprise kms key has been added vamt refuses activate. "no key management service contacted". i've forced client point correct kms host using slmgr /skms command, ensured correct key installed on client. there security-spp event shows "the client has sent activation request kms machine" , lists correct info kms host. kms event log on host shows "an activation request has been processed" client in question no other errors why client still won't activate. i know there threshold of 25 requests before machines activated specif

No Group Policy Preferences

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we use gpp map commonly used data users logon, assigning drive letters 7 different data libraries. these libraries dfs namespaces. computers using oses earlier w8, there no problems. w8 or s2012, libraries not mapped. has w8 stopped using gpps? or else wierd? tomás mason hi, have tried configure gpo on windows server 2012 or windows 8 , result? regards, arthur li technet community support Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General