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WSUS can't install update KB2834140

i have wsus server 500 pcs on (windows 7 sp1 x64). 200 pcs refused install ie11. found needed ie11 update not installed on pcs, kb2834140. kb2834140 has status not applicable. i tried install manually on different pcs no luck. how can install , why can have such strange status "not applicable"? i have performed: sfc /scannow cleanup of wu temp location investigated logs provided system update readiness tool (nothing special found there) thank you! artur kb2834140 has status not applicable. i tried install manually on different pcs no luck. how can install , why can have such strange status "not applicable"? kb2834140 has pre-requisites. until pre-requisites satisfied, kb2834140 will remain notapplicable. have confirmed kb2670838 applicable+installed ? (this mentioned in kb2834140) [also note internal package.xml embedded within kb2834140 cabfiles, lists many, many, many other necessary pre-requisites, think these check

IE Not Passing Credentials

my active directory credentials not being passed our company's intranet page.  can't seem fix issue.  the pc had issue vista , rebuilt windows 7.  problem same both ie7 or ie8.  browser settings configured identically pc's not have issue. i have tried number of suggestions on seilmilar threads have not helped.  have seen happen periodically on other pcs @ company there appears no rhyme nor reason.  open have hit wall.  occurs regardless of account used to access the pc. hello, what mean credentials not passed intranet page? password prompt when trying access webpage? best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Trail Server 2008 R2 DL Manager not working

i want learn more windows server 2008 r2 enterprise , sql server 2008 r2 , have downloaded sql 2008 download manager server 2008 r2 keeps saying "could not find requested file on server. contact author of page contains link. download cancelled."  have been using server 2000 , sql @ companies site running maximo , want learn more end of both server , sql.  why can not trail of 2008 r2 server?  setup learning environment further skills in maximo , systems runs on.  thanks well started download, hope continues finish. should able here. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd459137.aspx     regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  > 

Word and Excel slow to open on TS 2012 R2

hi guys, have issue 1 of our deployed servers, times call saying performance poor word , excel. takes 1 min open, whether opening start menu or opening existing document (size of document irrelevant <1mb - 10mb). list of things i've ruled out/done user load issues irrelevant has happened 5 users , happened 30 users. i'm sure not resources: 2x e5-2650 @2.3ghz = total 40 cores 128gb of ram 4x300gb 15k sas hdd raid 5 + hotspare have reinstalled office. hardware acceleration office graphics disabled. office 2013 pp 32-bit happens files stored locally or on network  dose not happen admin dose not happen when run in safemode when issues happening affects everyone starts , stops happening no cause  if can give me advice or if have questions please let me know  thanks hi, it’s difficult troubleshoot random performance issue. by next time issue occurs, may use network monitor , process monitor further analyze issue

Deny access to apply a GPO

server 2003 i may have misunderstood how 1 can stop gpo applying particular user.  example, have gpos set admin cannot 'apply group policy' in delegation settings. now, have gpos linked computer/server ous. so, assumed if have servera in ou gpo has computer , user settings, because admin denied access apply group policy, none of computer settings apply admin's session. for example, in particular "do not allow drive redirection", computer setting.  hoping apply gpo servera, regular users denied "bring in" drives rdp sessions, not apply admin. unfortunately, theory doesn't seem work, , if set gpo "do not allow drive redirection" enabled, admin cannot bring in local drives on rdp.   acling user not impact computer configuration settings being applied (you need change acl computer account not have apply group policy right...a specific deny "apply group policy"), discovered. user configuration portion not apply in sce

Permission to domain account on remote (not in the forest) shared folder

hello, i have service running in server1 using ad account (server1 belongs ad domain). have server : server2 that doesn't belong domain accessible through network from server1. possible to configure file sharing give ad account (used server1) permissions can write log files in sever 2 ? (server2 can't see users in ad domain) thanks. hi, we cannot add domain account computer not belong domain. but think can still able save files server 2. i use windows 2008 example. can try turn on network discovery, file , printer sharing , enable guest account. if still not success, try turn off password protection.   Windows Server  >  Security

Unable to activate Server 2008 Standard licenseone

can verify license purchased valid? says product has been activated , can't reactivate. it seems volume license , not retail license, packaging , media i received looks retail box. ran tool called mgadiag , had following results. in advance.. diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0): ----------------------------------------- windows validation data--> validation status: genuine validation code: 0 cached online validation code: n/a, hr = 0xc004f012 windows product key: *****-*****-*****-*****-88qx2 windows product key hash: e14wtssvfhnzhozyguzniyylv5s= windows product id: 55041-222-8206246-76589 windows product id type: 6 windows license type: volume mak windows os version: 6.0.6001.2.00030110.1.0.007 id: {1283fa99-eff4-43c9-9cf6-e68245781072}(1) admin: yes testcab: 0x0 legitcheckcontrol activex: n/a, hr = 0x80070002 signed by: n/a, hr = 0x80070002 product name: windows server (r) 2008 standard architecture: 0x00000000 build lab: 6001.longhorn_rtm.

Limit of only 5 RDS at once

hello! i installed remote desktop services on dc. have server1 rd connection broker, session host, web access configured. dc rd licencing server. both servers running on windows server 2012 r2 standard. it looks configured - server1 getting licence dc, there no error or warring on server1. however, can connect 5 users @ once server1. using rdc user number 6 stuck on window connecting to: server1. configuring remote session... however remote desktop session never established , can cancel window. total licences 50 , there 17 available. tried create test session collection , results in having same issue. does have same/similar issue? many thanks, hi, did configure connection setting in rds manager or group policy? limit number of connections. i suggest try run gpresult /h gpreport.html administrator check if there related setting has been applied on rds servers. best regards, jay please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber s

Terminal Server 2008 and Printer Permissions

hi, have new term svr 2008 64 bit processor. 1 remote client using dell 3130cn printer. can print printer things. there 1 instance need print 4x6 card. printer requires type of high-level permission i, administrator, cannot seem get. on our old 2003 terminal server, able grant user admin rights printer change paper size. unable on 2008. anyone have clues? thanks, westley hi,   windows server 2008 terminal server first tries use ts easy print driver. if client computer not support driver, terminal server looks matching printer driver installed on terminal server. can either install matching printer driver on terminal server, or can create custom printer mapping file.   if want modify printer settings terminal session, can use printer redirection windows server 2003.   using printer redirection. ·          if want using printer redirection, must install matching printer driver on terminal server , client computer . ·          you can

Prevent users from changing Proxy settings in Windows 8

i'm migrating group of users windows 7 windows 8.1.  these users restricted changing proxy settings via gpo. in windows 7, can change proxy settings via de lan settings within ie settings window.  however, in windows 8.1, microsoft has added network>proxy settings pc settings menu in metro interface.  so users can disable automatic proxy configuration have set them , can navigate freely internet. i have been looking @ gpo setting prevent happening , way i've seen far block control panel/pc settings completely, not allow them change other settings need them able do. has worked out solution or there new gpo setting haven't found? i have tried suggestion here: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windows/en-us/7d420c66-2e89-43d7-b136-baf5f69690f1/locking-down-ie-proxy-settings-under-pc-settingsnetworkproxy-on-windows-81?forum=w8itprosecurity but didn't work. hi cirilobeto, based on understanding, preventing users  from changing proxy settings vi

get a service from a list of remote computers.

hi, i run this: $computerlist = get-content -path "p:\tools\x64.txt" $computerlist | foreach { (get-service -name yam* -computername $_) | select-object machinename, name, displayname, status} <# need add line extract if yam not installed  #> $computerlist | foreach -ne { (get-service -name yam* -computername $_) | select-object machinename} the first 2 lines produce expected result.  last line can not work.  looking list computers not have service installed.  example if have pc1, pc2 , pc3, pc4 i list, , 1 , 2 have service,  i list below machinename                name                  displayname                          status pc1                                 yam                           yam                                 running pc2                                  yam                          yam                                 running pc3       pc4 any thoughts. thanks in advance.                  $computerlist | wh

hide network library in windows explorer!!!

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hi want vb script hides network icon windows explorer. can help. applying script on user logon via gpo. in advance :) \m/ hi, i have had in network environment. here link hide network icon in explorer nav pane . hope helps mypchealth Windows Server  >  Group Policy

We have one loopback policy

we have 1 loopback policy replace mode. want exclude user policy, how that? is possible or have exclude machine itself? thanks biswajit howdie!   on 09.11.2010 11:18, biswajit biswas wrote: > have 1 loopback policy replace mode. want exclude user > policy, how that?   without further info, should work pretty this: http://www.frickelsoft.net/blog/?p=63   you deny user "read" , "apply group policy" permission.   cheers, florian   microsoft mvp - group policy (http://www.frickelsoft.net/blog) Windows Server  >  Directory Services

How to limit a single user access to a single server via RDP?

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i'm bit new active directory , have no idea how implement group policy. boss has asked create user account outside contractor able access  a specific server user via remote desktop. if create user , add account domain admins group, rdp works, don't want user able connect servers in domain. 1 server.   can point me in direction of documentation on how create type of policy enable connectivity no access other servers in our domain? i want create account local server without putting in domain, boss wants see value out of ads, here several hours effort no success.   any pointers available resources appreciated. or quick step-by-step...   d you have many options. can create new group user or these types of users.   then allow access group on particular server.   or deny access these group members on other servers.   santhosh sivarajan | mcts, mcse (w2k3/w2k/nt4), mcsa (w2k3/w2k/msg), ccna, network+| houston, tx blogs - http://blogs.sivarajan.com/

Inter-session SetPriority use works in PS, fails elsewhere

i'm curious possible explanation oddities discussed in scripting guys thread vbs script change process priority doesn't work on other users processes  . here's nutshell description , ps oddity. problem: the original poster running wsh script administrative privileges. script instances of msaccess.exe, set priority realtime using win32_process' setpriority() . correctly elevate administrative user's msaccess.exe priority, not instances belonging other users. when had him capture setpriority return value, 5 attempts modify user's process priority (which translates "access denied" if that's bubbled-up classic error value). i ran test code on win7 admin elevation, , whether using wscript or cscript, 32-bit or 64-bit, got same results op did: worked fine processes in own session, , silently failed in other sessions confirmed returned error 5 , visual inspection in task manager. tried dinking bit authlevel , adding couple of privileges in wm

"Connecting to Printer" in Outlook 2010 sends message window to back.

i have client experiencing peculiar issue in outlook 2010 occurs when particular brother printers set default. hl-4140cn or mfc-9460cdn if within outlook open message window click on file | print brief message "connecting printer" main outlook window comes front, obscuring email message window displays print preview , options. it's possible switch , print it's nuisance , confusing users. situation appears intermittent. "connecting printer" message not appear , in case peculiar behaviour doesn't appear. don't know changes require "connecting printer" message know can removed changing default third printer in office, mfc-9440cn or switching printer driver br-script version. ideas or suggestions? hi, did use same user account logon client computer , check whether still encounter same issue? please refer following thread , check if can you. outlook - email minimises when go file > print à i know can remove

IPAM: How can I set user roles as USER for some people can only view IPAM IP Addreses?

anyone can give me step-by-step set ad people ipam user, not administrator? hi, you can add users local ipam users group on ipam server. ipam users local security group on ipam server created when install ipam feature. members of group have read-only access , cannot launch ipam scheduled tasks. can view information in server inventory, ip address space, , monitor , manage ipam console nodes. ipam users can view ipam , dhcp operational events under in event catalog node, cannot view ip address tracking data. quote ipam terminology hope helps. best regards jeremy wu Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

Windows 7 Screensaver GPO

i know there several questions this, checked first still having problem. using windows 2008 domain, want force windows 7 pcs lock screensaver. i have 4 settings set: force specific screen saver - enabled, scrnsave.scr password protect screen saver - enabled prevent changing screen saver - enabled screen saver timeout - 900 seconds i have proven myself, policy getting pcs in question. behavior getting follows. if right click on desktop and go personalize, screen saver on bottom right greyed out, , says none. screen saver never go on. if turn third policy, prevent changing screen saver disabled, can see settings screen saver using. settings has correct, screensaver never starts. still says screen  saver - none, should screensaver - blank. if take away policy above completely, manually change screen saver blank instead of none windows 7 has default. if reapply policy pc lock expected correct timeout , password requirements(except in rare wireless mouse problem

Authentication via LDAP to ADAM (2003)

i have window 2008 mixed mode environment.  down 1 last windows 2003 domain controller, , can move windows 2008 native mode. one application holding me - company refuses support windows 2008 native mode.  web app uses ldap, wouldn't have thought problem is. i have existing adam (2003) - can pull in directory structure of windows 2008 native mode, authenticate ldap there, net result people utilizing same password web app windows 2008?   al   looks question vendor of webapp. there no details here of how ldap used. plan use adamsync sync ad adam , create userproxy objects? webapp use ldap binds user credentials stored in ad? m@ Windows Server  >  Directory Services

unable to convert physical to virtual when c drive is mirror and d drive is raid 5

hi support, i have 1 server windows 2008 r2. have 2 partition, partition c mirror , partition d raid 5 when convert server virtual using disk2vhd. 3 vhd file after creating virtual.  1. system reserved 2 c system drive(mirror volume) 3 d system drive(raid 5 volume) problem arise here when attach drive in hyper-v , it;s not show d-drive partition. when check in disk management it's shows disk 0 online , disk 1 , disk 2 missing. kindly provide me best way attached vhd file in hyper-v. system have 3 sata disk(capacity 1 tb).  c-partition size 100 gb d-partition size 871 gb please image... thanking in advance.. hey vivek, did try installing scvmm 2012, or 2008 , try p2v convert instead of doing manually ? it easier , straight forward. anw if want manually, did once , worked ! i recommend using winpe bootable cd capture  windows images ( .wim) of c , d drives. later convert vhd , mark c active, when u run vm re-attach d drive later after installing in

Another WMI filter question

hi, when single wmi filter used multiple times different gpos, looks wmi filter processes once (at refresh) and cached result used other gpos. can 1 confirm that? thanks, gunter gunter danzeisen - blog: fabrikam.wordpress.com agree florian, based on " core group policy processes , interactions" section of how core group policy works, wmi filter should run every gpo. http://technet.microoft.com/en-us/library/cc784268(ws.10).aspx the first 2 sec delay may occur if wmi components not ready run, , first run need launch dlls , other resources. thanks. this posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. 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  > 

Downloading updates and MD5

hi, these may seem simple questions new wsus! in our organisation want have central location downloading updates, however, don't want them automatically install. can wsus download updates can take away, test , install via different method (scripting)? have read deployment guide implies can wasn't clear if export process exported files in format that used without importing downstream server. also, need md5 validate (where possible) downloaded updates - wsus provide functionality (can't seem see any!). if not, else using?! hope can help! i assume there no functionality in sms itmu this, or sccm? well, sms off radar. sccm uses wsus deploy updates, functionality same, although sccm allow publish , depoy updates software packages targeted machines push activity rather client-side pull activity -- none of them going allow extract binary content in order manual/interactive installations. lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa principal/cto, onsite technology

Group Policy not getting applied

hi, have observed issue on our environment have changed screensaver , wallpaper via group policy , there 60% computers been updated new wallpaper , screensaver rest 40% still running old ones. checked 1 computer running windows 7 , executed gpupdate /force , has given below mentioned error. checked few things, able ping domain name, did dns flush , register, c:\users\xxxx>gpupdate /force updating policy... user policy update has completed successfully. computer policy not updated successfully. following errors encountered: processing of group policy failed. windows attempted read file \\domain .local\sysvol\domain.local\policies\{c3deb78b-d94c-4ff0-8183-7d33fb8d0e0e}\gpt.ini domain controller , not successful. group policy settings may not applied until event resolved. issue may transient , caused 1 or more of following: a) name resolution/network connectivity current domain controller. b) file replication service latency (a file created o

Smartphone Can Not Access Internet

i set new server windows 2012 r2 on small network. acts domain controller/dns , dhcp. roaming profiles set , working, , seems operating computers. bring smartphone in equation though, , isn't quite right. able connect network fine can not traffic pass phones. need set group policy phones? might stopping phones passing data? would love because stuck here. 1. smartphone mean? 2. connection , protocols expect use? 3. procedure(s) have followed? m. Windows Server  >  IPAM, DHCP, DNS

Server 2012 R2 -- Prevent Automatic Registration of A Records by DC\DNS Server?

hi there, in previous versions of windows server, have been able repress dynamic registration of dns records dc\dns server.  there's long story behind this, general gist actual ip goes dns server needs static record natted ip. i can create static record without issue, , flows need to.  however, local ip on server continues register additional record, going cause inconsistency in lookups, depending on address returned. i have tried following: disable dns registration on nic(duh) remove ip in question "ip address" value server on name servers tab(it returns) various registry parameters brought hklm\system\currentcontrolset\services\netlogon , \dns...still registers , shows up, particularly when restart dns server service. i"ve come across number of cases people able accomplish i'm trying in earlier versions of windows server, whatever reason, server 2012 r2 giving me kinds of trouble this. any ideas? if can access windows dns servers, execute

Server 2008 R2 - browser events 8032

hi i'm maintaining 2008 r2 server logging number of 8032 events browser service. how can troubleshoot when normal kb (188305) browser errors doesn't apply 2008r2?  i can't use browstat 2008r2 not supported, , far know browser infrastructure being phased out. the message i'm seeing is; the browser service has failed retrieve backup list many times on transport \device\netbt_tcpip_{f3ff08e9-08ac-4152-b104-2f7c9818495e}. backup browser stopping. the interface referenced servers primary nic, other 3 disabled , disconnected. other enabled interface hamachi use backup server. can't use browstat status see whats happening don't know if that's a problem, or master browser server trying connect to. how can solve this, short of disabling computer browser service? there point running computer browser service on multiple 2008r2 servers? hi, i'd surprised if have applications dependant on browser service - wins maybe, not browser service. default,

Function faster than Workflow -> why ?

hi everyone, i'm in little trouble because learned workflow , in general workflow faster function in case slower, , don't understand why. here code: -------------------------------------------------                    workflow get-users {   [cmdletbinding(confirmimpact = 'low')]   param   (     [parameter(mandatory = $true, position = 0)]     [validatenotnull()]     [psobject[]]$users,     [parameter(mandatory = $true, position = 1)]     [validatenotnull()]     [string]$server,     [parameter(mandatory = $true, position = 2)]     [validatenotnull()]     [pscredential]$cred   )   foreach -parallel ($user in $users.values)   {     $prop = get-aduser -identity $user -properties department, extensionattribute4, extensionattribute6, extensionattribute7 -server $server -credential $cred     write-output $prop | out-file c:\users\public\scripts\$($prop.samaccountname).txt -append -encoding utf8   } } function get-fvusers {

Auditoria Servicios Windows 2000/Windows 2003

dear team, my questions are: if could have log of services of windows? when it stop or start? could use event viewer , obtain stop , start? will i need server task? thank help.   best wishes gerardo montalvo   estimados miembros del foro, mis preguntas son si es posible guardar una bitacora de cualquier servicio, cuando se detiene y cuando se arranca el mismo, en el event viewer o en algún log de servidor, en donde guarde hora y que usuario del dominio o usuario local realizó esta tarea. ¿es capáz el sistema operativo windows 2000/windows 2003 de esta tarea? ¿necesita de otro servidor para realizar esta tarea?   gracias por su ayuda.   saludos gerardo montalvo hi, yes, event viewer provide server start , stop events 7036 (the xxx service entered stopped/ running  state). if events didn’t appear on system, please try following fix: a service control manager (scm) event cannot logged in system event log on windows server 2003-based computer http:

On a computer running Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition, service pack 1 installation fails with error message 0x800f0826

hi i trying install sp1 on windows server 2008 r2, getting error. have changed permission on files (usbstor.inf , usbstor.pnf) still getting same error.   given that:   the server working on domain controller active directory.   the version of windows enterprise edition.   the server in general working fine.   i have tried installation on clean boot , got same result.   i have tried both standalone installation , through windows online update , through wsus server.   i have done sfc , chick disk command , found issues.   the installation @ every try took 10 hours , after reboot, reach 13% , failed revert change , give error: 0x800f0826       what solution issue, please help   best regards   raid please run the system update readiness tool. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/947821 then post results of; %systemroot%\logs\cbs\ checksur .log       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional mic

WMI query: The remote procedure call failed 0x800706BE on WinSrv2008R2

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i've problem wmi query. on winsrv 2008r2 error: " monitored server - windows connection failure cannot connect windows host 'tp-sodhttp01v' : wmi query 'win32_perfrawdata_perfnet_ serverworkqueues ' failed : remote procedure call failed. (exception hresult: 0x800706be). (requires acknowledgement) 2013-09-06 07:58:34 2013-09-06 07:59:34 " or cannot connect windows host 'tp-sodhttp01v' : wmi query 'win32_perfrawdata_perfos_ system ' failed : remote procedure call failed. (exception hresult: 0x800706be). or cannot connect windows host 'tp-sodhttp01v' : wmi query 'win32_perfrawdata_perfos_ processor ' failed : remote procedure call failed. (exception hresult: 0x800706be). or cannot connect windows host 'tp-sodhttp01v' : wmi query 'win32_perfrawdata_tcpip_ networkinterface ' failed : remote procedure call failed. (exception hresult: 0x800706be). etc. how can fix it?

i want to about terminal services. It’s free & installed on multiple machines

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i want terminal services. it’s free & installed on multiple machines hi, you need deployment license activate these terminal servers. for more detailed information deploy license server, please refer following articles. planning license server http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc738769(v=ws.10).aspx how activate license server using terminal server licensing in windows server 2003 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/325869 best regards, aiden aiden cao technet community support Windows Server  >  Server Manager

localhost is online but isn't responding to connection attempts

this windows home server 2011 , can no longer home webpage, or page on server, display.  error message #404 , i've tried gives me same results.  have tried directly servers desktop, other computers in local network , through internet work.  other indication i've seen of problem when click on "fix connection problem" message "website (localhost) online isn't responding connection attempts." message. this not else's system, mine.  working before , i'm not sure i've done cause stop.  if can figure out what's causing problem, know can figure out fix it.  far searching troubleshooting keeps pointing browser fixes i'm pretty sure i've eliminated possibility different client locations , access methods.  1 last piece of info if try telnet using port 80, message can't open port 80.  that's been making me in direction of firewall settings i'm not sure in there.  suggestions on what/how test server web access? thank

JOIN Virtulbox VM to Sever 2012R@

hello, i have created several vm running win8 , trying join vm computer server 2012r2 domain. keep error domain dose not exist or can not contacted. have given permission remote access, network access , can not join. in advance suggestions or links resolve problem. drc hello dave, thank prompt reply, upon making screenshots of ipconfig /all both server , virtualbox vm, i configured advanced setting in vm dns fqdn , ip server. join successful. drc Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

IIS on Hyper-V Server 2012 r2

have server running hyper-v server 2012 r2 , install iis on server. every tutorial have found seems not work setup. beginning think hyper-v server 2012 r2 cannot run iis. can confirm me whether can configured or not? want end wild goose chase if possible. thanks update: thank reply's. have implemented vm within hyper-v , running iis. works now. side note this, ended adding hyper-v hyper-v manager. in case used server 2012 data center. working flawlessly. no, hyper-v server cannot run iis. product intended run hypervisor , not include roles or features not support or virtual machines. if feel must do, you'll have remove hyper-v server , replace windows server hyper-v role. but, services not related hypervisor/virtual machine functions should in guest anyway. eric siron altaro hyper-v blog independent blog contributor, not altaro employee. solely responsible content of posts. Windo

Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller and Windows 10 clients

good day all, have 3 2008 r2 domain controllers , of course in company had have windows 10 ie 11 because ..new...so trying use group policy and...nothing..i have seen windows 10 template , tried download no matter browser use tells me usafe download. main question is, need in order 2008 domain controller able apply settings of group policy windopws 10/ie 11. trying appy internet explorer security apply url's in local intranet , trusted zones when run gp result says gp applied, none of actual settings being applied scott cummins we have domain still running ws2003 dc's , have win10 pc's joined there, , apply gp fine thanks. i use win7 or win10 pc rsat installed or use ws2012r2 member-server gp management, , can download templates , unpack them c:\windows\policydefinitions\ fine , work fine. i use group policy preferences - registry, not templates, not gpp-ie, insert sitetozone mappings trusted sites. jamming registry keys system, don't use other methods

Outlook hanging in TS sessions - need help interpreting ProcMon findings "FSCTL_OPLOCK_BREAK_NOTIFY"

i have 2 ts servers (windows 2008 [not r2]) outlook 2007. on regular basis users not able log outlook. ts servers have on average 10 users per server logged in. when start outlook , put in credentials, outlook hang. resolve , user able run outlook later on. i've been trying capture useful information procmon. i've found when outlook hangs these 2 of last entries in proc mon: date & time: 2/15/2012 11:05:06 event class: file system operation: querystandardinformationfile result: not implemented path: \device\rdpdr\tsclient\scard\34 tid: 14744 duration: 0.0000349 date & time: 2/15/2012 11:05:06 event class: file system operation: deviceiocontrol result: path: \device\rdpdr\tsclient\scard\34 tid: 14744 duration: control: fsctl_oplock_break_notify however, when outlook succeeds see this: date & time: 2/15/2012 10:56:58 event class: file system operation: createfile result: success path: \device\rdpdr\tsclient\scard\18 tid: 11468 durati

convert server core to full/minimal interface GUI

hi, we have dell server running microsoft hyper-v server 2012 r2 core edition , planning take backup of vm's tape drive (dell poweredge lto-6 sas drive). core edition not detecting tape drive , drivers. can switch minimal server interface/full gui in hyper-v server 2012 r2 ? what best 1 , can switch after installing tap drive drivers ? please suggest . thanks as hinte states, hyper-v server (there no 'core edition', special installation not have other features, in essence core edition) can not changed have gui. if running windows server operating systems guests, there advantages running hyper-v server, cost not 1 of them.  , can of same benefits installing windows server 2012 core.  can switch full gui whenever want , switch core after done gui. . : | : . : | : . tim Windows Server  > 

Windows Server 2008 R2: Cannot Activate with MDSN Subscription ID change: A problem occurred when Windows tried to Activate. Error code0x8004FE92

good day,  i trying activate windows server 2008 r2, , error above occurs.  our firewall prevents online activation, tried product key.  that did not work, , since then, have been given new msdn subscription id.  now new product keys not work against previous installation!  any welcome. jean-pierre fouché no, activation requires contact microsoft ensure activation key valid.  however, there dial-up method activating.  provides telephone number , have enter information voice response system respond long key enter in. .:|:.:|:. tim Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Setup

Message tracking Report - Typo please check again

hi all, i have following script supposed report on delivery status . $si = get-content "c:\si.txt" # contains message subject needs reported on $fr = get-content "c:\fr.txt" #contains smtp addresses of senders the above errors out following "cannot bind argument parameter 'identity' because null.     + categoryinfo          : invaliddata: (:) [search-messagetrackingreport], parameterbindingvalidationexception     + fullyqualifiederrorid : parameterargumentvalidationerrornullnotallowed,search-messagetrackingreport cannot bind argument parameter 'identity' because null.     + categoryinfo          : invaliddata: (:) [get-messagetrackingreport], parameterbindingvalidationexception     + fullyqualifiederrorid : parameterargumentvalidationerrornullnotallowed,get-messagetrackingreport " cant figure out went wrong , please me. that's still not making sense.  it looks $fr , $rc should hash

Server manager error when trying to view/add roles

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error 0x80070490 when accessing roles , features in server manager / system update readiness tool can't fix due missing repair files . i tried process ( http://blogs.technet.com/b/roplatforms/archive/2010/05/12/how-to-fix-server-manager-errors-after-installing-updates-hresult-0x800f0818-hresult-0x800b0100.aspx )  and has not fixed issue. here log. checking system update readiness. binary version 6.1.7600.20751 package version 9.0 2010-11-03 17:11 checking windows servicing packages checking package manifests , catalogs (f) cbs mum corrupt 0x00000000 servicing\packages\package_for_kb982214_rtm~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.1.3.mum  expected file name microsoft-windows-foundation-package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.7600.16385.mum not match actual file name checking package watchlist checking component watchlist checking packages checking component store summary: seconds executed: 506  found 1 errors   cbs mum corrupt total count: 1 unavailable re