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hey guys, sorry if in wrong place, i'm new forum. have added vpn roll server 2008 installation.  upon testing vpn connection, seems able connect, fails every time goes verify user name , password provide.  have tried several different domain user accounts domain administrator , local administrator accounts , fails every time. have attempted diagnose problem , each time says connection fine. suggestions i'm doing wrong? need have customers connect server via vpn access shared resource.  right way go this? time. alex ford hello, the general ok, better 1 should be: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/winserverpn/threads additional describe more detailed, additional roles server has and with exact error message. is vpn server domain controller? not best solution, dcs should not used rras services , reason maybe multihomed. best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights.

from understanding when ca root certificate or intermediate published aia , ca containers in ad if auto enrollment enabled in global gpo certs pulled down clients certificate store next time gpo refreshed.  firstly correct ?  , secondly right should take 90 minutes max default once ca cert has replicated users local dc ? 1) yes 2) yes my weblog: http://en-us.sysadmins.lv powershell pki module: http://pspki.codeplex.com check out new: powershell fciv tool. Windows Server  >  Security

removed pc domain, needed renamed - , know start request bitlocker key @ startup. old key in ad not searchable pc not in domain anymore. how recovery keys back tried search get-addeletedbitlockerkey in powershell - not admin, somehow possible key recoved running command ?. have of course old pc name this question domain administrator. whether it's recoverable or not depend on domain level , whether ad dumpster enabled. if recoverable, it's going take domain admin authority perform operation. [string](0..33|%{[char][int](46+("686552495351636652556262185355647068516270555358646562655775 0645570").substring(($_*2),2))})-replace " " Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

we've had functionality working in past, in fact on our 2012 domain controllers. we replaced dc's 2016 , gpo functionality no longer works. we've gone through gpo , ensured settings correct according, logging failures , success audit logon events. we're @ loss why no longer wants function.. thoughts?? for domain controllers, policy defined in default domain controllers group policy object (gpo). default setting no auditing . if define policy setting, can specify whether audit successes, audit failures, or not audit event type @ all, event of account failed logon generate on client , event not generate on dc.   more information, refer article below. audit logon https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn319080.aspx please check article describe steps enable security auditing , audit successful logon/logoff , failed logons in active directory: http://www.lepide.com/blog/audit-successful-logon-logoff-and-failed-logons-in-activedirector

hi, i've installed windows ebs in my network environment, , have activated windows using phone-alternative, since i not have internet-connection. alternative not available when installing cal-packs, since install-wizard tells me need internet-connection able this. serious issue for me, obviously, question is; does know if there is any other way install cal-packs on windows ebs, don't require internet connection? can't understand why microsoft have chosen require internet connection able install cal-packs on windows ebs, when not way has been resolved before...(?) hi there, as issue occurs on windows 2008 ebs, suggest discussing in our windows essential business server 2008 newsgroup. best resource troubleshoot issue.   http://www.microsoft.com/ebs/en/us/forums-blogs.aspx best of luck. sainath !analyze Windows Server  > 

hello, just followed without luck https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc759506(v=ws.10).aspx i have 2 computer policies , 1 seems getting applied the permissions authenticated users , other denied (due to denied due security filtering), have specific ad group bound correct users in it. they similar policies, happens if user in both, merge or 1 wins , denies other? if run gpo wizard says it's denied because of  security filtering. thanks i have 2 computer policies , 1 seems getting applied the permissions authenticated users , other denied (due to denied due security filtering), have specific ad group bound correct users in it. hi, please check whether user in ad group located in group gpo can’t apply. here similar thread, please refer to; gpo doesn't apply due error access denied (security filtering) https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/ac6f4305-a03e-4bff-a93f-f27b57b4b694/gpo-doesnt-apply-due-to-error-access-denied

hi, need deploy group policies remote user connects vpn. issue group policy settings want have applied computer configuration. supposedly these settings never applied because vpn enabled upon login.  if wanted apply computer configuration group policy settings remote user, best option? looks doing on vpn won't work out. hello, the computer configuration apply in background after refresh cyclus. if connect via vpn nla (network location awareness) service should trigger gpsvc refresh policies. specific setting not apply? settings may not apply because of slow link. mvp group policy - mythen, insiderinfos und troubleshooting zum thema gpos: let's go, use gpo! Windows Server  >  Group Policy

hi, how can check offline files mode on client computer. i know if offline files in online, slow link, auto offline or manually offline mode. is possible check powershell or ? can maybe write script ask clients in domain offline files mode ? thank much. hi, cannot find powershell command can achieve this. can run “gpresult /h report.html” in command prompt check if “configure slow-link mode” policy applied on clients. gpresult https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc733160.aspx best regards, mandy please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

to start off with, have submitted windows via windows feedback option provided in client version of tech preview.  have decided post on here anyways might yield suggested fix else in microsoft community.  unsure if windows 10 tech preview issue (export-startlayout done on client), or server tech preview issue i'm using gpo's. when using export-startlayout after adding "network , sharing center" , "devices , printers" start menu, exports these 2 tiles different appid #'s depending on user account i'm exporting from.  result of this, when using gpo "start menu layout", users not 2 tiles in question setup, , locks down start menu can't add it.  lockdown of start menu design, loss of tiles presents issue. it helpfull if assigned set appid's can mapped start menu via gpo.  hi, >> i unsure if windows 10 tech preview issue (export-startlayout done on client), or server tech preview issue i'm using gpo's. based

   i’ve found annoying bug in (new) terminal/console, becomes apperent if you’re using terminal applications. under conditions, screen width (in characters) changes when dragging dos window screen different scaling factor. no problem when using dos commands, when running console based applications telnet, messes screen content. to reproduce: – give 1 screen scaling factor of 100%, other 1 of 150% – open dosbox , change dimensions 40×25 characters, lucida console 24pt. – drag other screen – check dimensions. in case changed 42×24. workaround: – experiment font size. in case, using lucida console 23pt did trick. if knows report bug, please so. hi bart w.kemps, thanks post. i'm not settings. , "scaling factor", mean screen resolution or other settings? please specify details. "drag other screen", run dual monitor with local system or may use remote desktop？ "running console based applications telnet"， possible for you t

hi, turned on folder redirection gpo in win2k3 ad environment , added test user security group documents folder redirect user's folder. created documents folder in user's folder, has 1 file (frd36.tmp). checked event logs on server , gives event id 3019 mrxsmb warning "the redirector failed determine connection type". objective redirect files in documents network, i'm @ standstill. read other posts, including ms kb article 315244, other posts mentions ignoring message.  why isn't documents folder redirection working or can check? suggestions and/or responses appreciated. thanks! archie hi, how did configure ntfs permission on shared folder? please refer following article check or recreate shared folder troubleshooting. automatic creation of user folders home, roaming profile , redirected folders http://blogs.technet.com/askds/archive/2008/06/30/automatic-creation-of-user-folders-for-home-roaming-profile-and-redirected-fold

hello all, i work in data center , changing many things @ beginning of year increase business. increase work load of course. researching ways can deploy windows server 2003 , 2008 r2 unattended updates, service packs , possibly php , mail server. without having learn write perl [it seems  most of unattended stuff perl]. i've used nlite in past slipstream install cd 2003 standard service packs , helps time install seems slipstreaming of updates isn't functional. anyways, know options on how achieve above? great if there's tool can configure, pxe boot it, choose 2003 standard sp2 list , installs image created,  configured , maintained updates, etc. ideas? you in luck; in general solution looking free , solution accelerator called "microsoft deployment toolkit 2010 update 1". automates of deployment challenges. it's referred "litetouch", meaning boot dvd or windows deployment server , select task sequence or operating system wish deploy.

i have setup windows server 2003 r2 terminal services. has license server terminal server on same network (this irrelevant). first noticed problem when tried adding users "remote desktop users" group , not log on through rdp. did research , come find out under local security policy>>>>user rights assignment>allow log on through terminal services remote desktop users group not listed. tried adding group buttons add grayed out. make long story short have open "security configuration , analysis" , apply default security settings template in order remote desktop users groups supposed now here weird part. overnight group gets removed , changed back.  i not sure here.  it seems lot supposed there hi, the setting grayed out indication being set via group policy , setting overrides.  need edit domain gpo being set.  can run resultant set of policy (rsop.msc) troubleshoot settings being applied if necessary. thanks. -tp

hi i have w2k3 server running print server. rpc service has become disabled , marked deletion. think has been caused virus. know how rpc service running again - cannot normal "start service" methods says "rpc marked deletion". hanks. hi bobmc1,   please try perform clean boot , see whether can start rpc service. please follow steps below perform clean boot . clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.   click start , type msconfig in start search box, , press enter . if prompted administrator password or confirmation, type password, or click continue . on general tab, click selective startup .  under selective startup , click clear load startup items check box.  click services tab, click select hide microsoft services check box, , click disable all .  click ok .  when prompted, click restart .  after computer starts, start installation of features , check whether problem resolved.   please also dis

can script , tell me why the  you cannot call method on null-valued expression error message? cannot see why happens write-host -object "type computername server want list services`n" -foregroundcolor cyan $computername = read-host $computername = $computername.toupper() write-host -object "`ndo want sort [1 = process, 2 = user, 3 = pid, 4 = process start date]`n" -foregroundcolor cyan $sortoption = read-host switch($sortoption) { 1 { $processes = get-ciminstance win32_process -computername $computername -erroraction silentlycontinue | sort-object processname $sorttext = "process name" } 2 { $processes = get-ciminstance win32_process -computername $computername -erroraction silentlycontinue | foreach -erroraction silentlycontinue { $owner = invoke-cimmethod -inputobject $_ -methodname getowner -erroraction silentlycontinue

hi, have small challenge in deleting specific printer driver on clients customer. the clients migrated new fileserver, , unfortunately driver installed on new printserver had non-english driver default (making huge frustration users not fluent more exotic languages...). so trying ps script happens during logoff user: 1. delete printer on client. 2. delete printer driver on client. my script looks this: get-wmiobject -class win32_printer -filter "name '\\\\print01\\faxp%'" | foreach-object{$_.delete()} get-wmiobject -class win32_printerdriver -filter "name 'canon generic%'" | foreach-object{$_.delete()} then found out class win32_printerdriver doesn't have method of delete, addprinterdriver , therefore throws error (methodinvocationexception). there way delete specific printer driver on clients? clients win7. thanks :) thanks answer, solution seems work better. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7itprogener

when ran repadmin /showrepl on 1 of dc i getting below error source: xxx\server ******* 20 consecutive failures since (never) last error: 1127 (0x467):             while accessing hard disk, disk operation failed after re tries. can on how resolve replication issue hi, regarding error, seems active directory unable write active directory database or log files. root causes include: software on local machine interfering ability of active directory write changes active directory database or log files. defect exists in disk subsystem including motherboard, driver controller, firmware, driver, physical drives. check more details error from: replication error 1127 while accessing hard disk, disk operation failed after retries https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/replication-error-1127-while-accessing-the-hard-disk-a-disk-operation-failed-even-after-retries%28v=ws.10%29.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396#bkmk_causes also, here 2 blogs regarding tro

hi all im implementing windows server 2008 pki using ad certificate service want implement 2 tier pki 1 standalone  offline ca , enterprise subordinate ca i have article http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2009/10/13/designing-and-implementing-a-pki-part-ii.aspx it's 1 there things can't figure ou how can use  capolicy.inf file , the post-installation script , myhttppkivroot , configure that and if didn't use of above happen pki servers? thanks tarek khairy i've seen post-installation script url pointed crl distribution point / ca certificate distribution point. should create virtual directory on web server going host these data (if ca server you could create virtual directory pointing c:\windows\system32\certsrv\certenroll directory). as url should consider url should accessible (e.g. local network, internet or both). if possible suggest url accessible both local network , internet used crl checking.     kind regards   martin

hi all,  i have central file server replicating data 2 remote files servers read shares. when file deleted on central server, files not being deleted on remote servers. new files on central server replicating fine. why , how fix it? thanks christoph hi christoph, can provide "delete" permission on remote share , see if works? thanks, umesh.s.k Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

we conducted failover drill test failover behavior of 2-node windows 2008 cluster.  in setup, there 2 windows 2008 enterprise servers sp2. in cluster, there shared drive service , clustered ibm db2 application service. the test : all network cables, including heartbeat cable unplugged at active node.  expected result : we expected there short interruption while db2 service , file system fileover standby server.  actual result : service interrupted , not recovered failover active node standby node. question should windows 2008 cluster manager able handle above scenario network connections including heart beat cable removed @ active node?  thanks advice. adolphus can still contact/manage cluster? wasn't aware db2 cluster-aware application.... should still able manage cluster in scenario db2 may offline (if not truely cluster-aware application). if cannot connect cluster (using failover cluster manager) different issue.

hi, i have string "abcdefg_control" . wanted return "abcdef" i.e remove suffix "_control" . also, tried use trimend() , split() in powershell script shell prompt throwing errors these methods. there other way use these .net framework methods in power shell? please let me know way use these .net framework methods in powershell , solve problem of removing suffix. thanks, anirudh hi i tried first example powershell throwing following error: "method invocation failed because [system.io.fileinfo] doesn't contain method named 'indexof'. @ d:\ariba\scripts\my_script_control\newbalancingcontrolfile.ps1:62 char:56"   i have used: $str=$actualfile.substring(0,$actualfile.indexof(".")) where $actualfile "remittance.csv" thanks ps > [io.path]::getfilenamewithoutextension("file.txt") file ps > $actualfile.substring(0,$actualfile.indexof(".")) file ps > $s

hi, let me start ad setup have: ws 2012 (primary dc), ws2003 (secondary), 2 x 2008r2 dcs. i had child ou (test) in 1 of root ous (sales users) , trying move test ou root out of sales users dragging , dropping it. release mouse button drop ou received message needed confirm operation. did both test , sales users disappeared. however, sales users still stayed in root directory without regular icon , wasn't able access neither delete it. time after sales users ou disappeared well, hoping recreate , start creating users. replication worked fine, because realized have "ghost" folder , users tried login other dcs have corrupted folder. i created ou, when try recreate users same names it's giving me following error: "windows cannot create new users object because pre-windows 2000 logon name "user's name" in use. select name, , try again." users still able login using domain names , passwords, none of them can found. any advice appreciate

windows 10 technical preview 10049 unresponsive of time.  after half hour unable complete uninstallation of single display language.  using cmd prompt in admin mode using lpksetup /u  progress bar goes approx. 90 percent of way across , hangs hours.  in addition have wait 10 minutes after windows starts before can start program.  led drive activity light never stops.  used windows disk cleanup remove old windows installation.   mean rollback impossible now? hi archp2008, if have deleted windows.old file, not possible rollback previous windows. what uninstall process, have finished it? you may take @ cbs.log, find under c:\windows\logs\cbs folder. if have created backups, youmay choose restore, or may consider install windows 10 build 10041 (windows 10 pro build 10041 has iso available download), , switch t othe slow ring, or update again. best regards please remember mark replies answers if help, , unmark answers if provide no help. if have feedback technet supp

================================= checking system update readiness. binary version 6.0.6001.22375 package version 5.0 2010-03-19 08:58 checking deployment packages checking package manifests , catalogs. checking package watchlist. checking component watchlist. checking packages. (f)    cbs mum missing    0x00000002    servicing\packages\package_for_kb974455_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum        (f)    cbs mum missing    0x00000002    servicing\packages\package_for_kb974455~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum        checking component store summary: seconds executed: 371  found 2 errors   cbs mum missing total count: 2   how can download file? https://sftus.one.microsoft.com/choosetransfer.aspx?key=7aee9a71-f906-4cc1-bfd2-953ded512d03 password: !zktfndz5pdg Windows Server  > 

hi :) failover cluster have 3 node (node majority) , connected netapp storage via fc. this morning 1 node stops see storage, cluster, other nodes.. failover cluster manager console did not saw cluster, can not connect vm running on node (from hyper-v console), live migration not possible. vm's goes offline onto node. first error 5120: cluster shared volume 'volume1' ('aggr0-vol-boot_win-vm_boot') no longer available on node because of 'status_bad_network_path(c00000be)'. i/o temporarily queued until path volume reestablished. after i've reviewed event log i've noticed error 5719 netlogon occured 12 minutes before 5120 error. my team member started manualy vm's after time again "crashed" , goes offline. after perform quick migration other 2 nodes , restarted problematic node1 , run ok. i wondering goes wrong ? i've never saw such behaivour 1 node "kicked out" , locked vm's can lm them problematic node ot

i need run invoke-expression "c:\program files (x86)\windows media player\wmplayer.exe" , have wait until song done until proceeding. how start-process -wait instead? edit: or this: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2700589/how-to-get-powershell-to-wait-for-invoke-item-completion also: http://blogs.technet.com/b/industry_insiders/archive/2007/03/12/executing-a-command-line-utility-from-powershell-and-waiting-for-it-to-finish.aspx Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

hi all, in every host on domain (servers , clients) everytime click on start menu -> search -> files or folders; logon window (same mapping network drive) pops specific host. network's ip address 10.10.x.x. window pops up, ask me credentials 10.10.2.34. not matter am, keeps asking me credentials host. 10.10.2.34 workstation in 1 of subnet. do guys know ? sounds virus guess ? 3 domain controllers ws2003. 200 workstations xp prof. mcafee antivirus. thanks, hello, check if have a permanent mapping machine , remove it, try again. in command prompt type "net share" without quotes. best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

hi, created new 1 node windows 2012 failover cluster.  the cluster created successfully, but configuring client access point  finished without creating vco in active directory. then created computer object in same ou cluster according article http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732035(v=ws.10).aspx   permissions on ou and  vco cluster account escalated full, dns , ptr records created, quota related creating computer objects increased, has fixed problem: events 1194 , 1069 generated on attempt online network name. following 1 guide, tried find registry key network name resource that corresponded guid of object of vco, absent here. i've investigated find , found no solution. any appreciated. hi, please install recommended hotfixes , updates windows server 2012-based failover clusters update first, try again. recommended hotfixes , updates windows server 2012-based failover clusters http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2784261 hope helps. we trying bett

dear brothers, i have observation, drive presented windows 2012 r2 server hp 3par san storage system, takes long time format. windows server 2012 r2 server - non clustered server - directly connected hp 3par san storage via fiber channel hp 3par san storage presented disk : -drive t: - 4 terabytes - label: (3par_02)-drive t:  ---  still formatting 4 hours , still not done. -drive h: - 4 terabytes - not yet formated -drive i: - 4 terabytes- not yet formated -drive j: - 4 terabytes- not yet formated question: i believed issue more on windows 2012 r2 matter hp 3par san storage matter.   is there thing ma missing such missing patches or procedure kind of setup? regards, hi, have tried performing actions on san itself? configured correctly? other systems connected san having same issue? best regards, mary please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com .

tengo windows sbs 2003 r2 y no se quitar el apagado para los usuarios, no administrador hola, dentro de las directivas de seguridad configuracion del equipo / configuracion de windows / configuracion de seguridad / directivas locales / asignacion de derechos de usuario tienes 2 opciones: 1- apagar el sistema esta configuración de seguridad determina los usuarios que, habiendo iniciado sesión localmente en el equipo, pueden cerrar el sistema con el comando apagar. el uso incorrecto de este derecho de usuario puede tener como resultado una denegación del servicio. valor predeterminado: estaciones de trabajo:  administradores  operadores de copia de seguridad  usuarios avanzados  usuarios. servidores:  administradores  operadores de copia de seguridad  usuarios avanzados. controladores de dominio:  opers. de cuentas  administradores  operadores de copia de seguridad  opers. de servidores  opers. de impresión. 2 - forzar cierre desde un sistema remoto esta configuración de seguridad

hi, in process of renaming single domain/single forest. it's single domain 1 site, , have 2 exchange 2003 servers. have 3 win2k3 servers dc , hiring actual renaming process. however, intend install new win2008 dc's , replace old win2k3 dc's. i wonder if can introduce win2008 dc's before renaming or if should wait until renaming done. or maybe easier if dc's running win2008 ? hello, i prefer renaming, if must done, within server 2003 / exchange 2003 environment. 2008 supports domain rename not sure impact within exchange 2003. exchange 2003 on windows 2008 not work. see here it: http://blogs.dirteam.com/blogs/jorge/archive/2005/11/24/154.aspx http://blogs.dirteam.com/blogs/jorge/archive/2006/05/24/1037.aspx best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  > 

i have windows 2000 server sp4 guest os network issue.  network adapter intel 21140-based pci fast ethernet adapter (generic)  is coming error, "this device not working because windows cannot load drivers required device. (code 31) here's did: i did p2v vmware , cleaned virtual guest os (removed hp programs, dl380 g3).  once done verified worked correctly , installed vmware tools , did.  network fine went smoothly.  i uninstalled vmware tools , did v2v convert vmware hyper-v , successful.  made sure legacy network adapter added in hyper v , booted vm , installed integration services.  works fine except network problem, have idea why won't install properly? hello,   based on research, found these error messages might indicate device not installed , seized system, or registry keys corrupted, or system files corrupted.   sysprep may of help. if have backup, try restoring it. or, can try last known configuration.   if possible, please try following 2 methods see

any assistance following 2 error messages appreciated. windows server 2003 std.  these messages appear every time system rebooted. 1st error event type: error event source: loadperf event category: none event id: 3012 date: 11/11/2010 time: 4:45:21 pm user: n/a computer: domainserver description: the performance strings in performance registry value corrupted when process performance extension counter provider. baseindex value performance registry first dword in data section, lastcounter value second dword in data section, , lasthelp value third dword in data section. for more information, see , support center @ http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp. data: 0000: 37 07 00 00 1e 19 00 00   7....... 0008: 00 00 00 00 09 03 00 00   ........ 2nd error   event type: error event source: loadperf event category: none event id: 3011 date: 11/11/2010 time: 4:45:21 pm user: n/a computer:

i have domain used development purposes called my.domain.com.  due new policies, won't add domain vpn dns search suffix because ends in .com. i'd create dhost record domain called my.domain.aba points my.domain.com rather rename domain or build new one. my dns server windows 2008 r2.  when try create dhost record fill out this: 1. create new zone my.domain.aba 2. select my.domain.aba 3. new dhost record 4. alias name (uses parent domain if left blank).  leave blank     fqdn: my.domain.aba     fqdn target domain: my.domain.com but when click ok errors "a new record cannot created. data invalid" what other steps required create dhost record? thanks! i able dhost record working on windows 2012 dns server never worked on windows 2008 r2 dns server. i found solution using wildcard records.  created new forward lookup zone called my.domain.aba created new host record * in name , ip pointing dc. now old , new records resolve both domains.

greetings, the scenario following: domain windows 2003/2008-based domnain controllers. winxp/win7 clients scheduled tasks created using preferences (http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservergp/thread/2099e8da-ba89-4743-80f5-a80436d5f1ae/). scheduled tasks run @ user logon. the problem is: when remove gpo ou user accounts reside (preference settings @ user level) scheduled tasks run @ user logon. i have tried following: re-apply gpo ou , delete scheduled tasks gpo. result: problem remains. re-create scheduled tasks in gpo, , configure action "delete". result: scheduled tasks don't run @ user logon, still exists in client , cannot the question is: what process delete scheduled tasks clients? thanks in advance! hello, did check option in gpo? re-create scheduled tasks in gpo, , configure action "delete". result: scheduled tasks don't run @ user logon, still exists in client , cannot what mean that

hello folks. i created shortcut in windows 7 , when network disconnected network shortcut removed automatically. problem? cheers. hi, this issue can happen if system maintenance troubleshooter detects shortcuts broken. please refer following kb , hotfix, check if can solve issue. desktop shortcuts disappear in windows 7 broken shortcuts deleted desktop in windows 7 if update, please feel free let me know. by way, issue more related windows 7. suggest should post question in windows 7 forum . believe better assistance there. hope helps. best regards, justin gu please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Essentials

i´ve deployed da edge server on 2012 r2 in lab enviroment. don´t have plublic domain name , pki infra. did quick deploy using public ip name, distributed pre-build policies test laptop, changed connetion ad lan public internet connection , started testing out. problem is, laptop has status "connecting" on da connetion ages. nothing happends. on event viewer see dns errors, because cannot register public dns server. on da server, did quick deploy. has direct nic internet , corporate lan (ad). status green. checked 2 article, not apply me, good: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2980635 http://blogs.technet.com/b/ripom/archive/2014/07/25/direct-access-status-always-quot-connecting-quot-on-windows-8.aspx any tips? possible da public ip , not public domain? i got working! experience, there no way without certificates. setup pki lab , vola! just short memolist this: - make sure gpos inheritated correctly. consider exclude existing windows firewall

hi all, can 1 have information wwn id number  disks. how check wwn id? have windows 2012 r2 server. run fcinfo tool also. not giving wwn number disks.. thanks in advance ... hi moosa karimulla shaik, thanks post. please try use fcinfo. fibre channel information tool (fcinfo) http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17530 you check thread discussed before. powershell script pull scsi / san information http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverpowershell/thread/a5d6a502-f583-41e4-aee5-da41e378f8d2/ how hba attributes through winrm http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservermanagement/thread/8aec8f05-3de9-4abc-9b63-882907fff06e/ best regards, mary please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . Windows Server

hi all, we have 3 dell 2950 servers host 12 highly available vms.   configured per vm per lun.  now, need add more vms , can configure more vms per lun?  affect failovering? can i configure vms not in highly vailable in shared storage in same cluster? thank you!   janehhh said: can configure more vms per lun?        yes , can. (but don't want to)     janehhh said: will affect failovering?        yes , affect failovering. when place multiple virtual machines on single lun, cluster node not able failover other virtual machines, residing on lun or failover virtual machines on lun. when use system center virtual machine manager 2008 warn placing multiple virtual machines on single lun not supported.     placing multiple virtual machines on single lun 1 of the new hyper-v features in windows server 2008 r2 . feature called cluster shared volumes (csv)         janehhh said: can i configure vms not in highly vailable in shared storage in same cluster?         yes , can configu

hi there, if informed , made aware of bug in office 2007 , 2003. do anyone have solution or hot fix it? when word goes on 100 in numbered bullets, automatically starts hanging indent. in previous bullets, doesn't indents. is there hotfix it.   thanks.   edward hi edward, the issue describing has been reported in past. there no plans change behavior , there  not hotfix available.   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. regards, risa microsoft online community support Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

hi, i trying lock-down control + alt + delete screen on windows 7 professional x64 computers, take away task manager. have appropriate settings configured in gpo, attached ou, of them taking affect. example, set last user not displayed in username dialog box. works. removed "switch user" option control + alt + delete screen , works well. however, other settings, in user section of gpo , not computer section not applying. have gpo set enable remote desktop through registry edit , not working either. according event log, gpo changes being seen , applied, computers don't have desired settings removed. there bunch of 36871 errors (a fatal error occurred while creating ssl client credential. internal error state 10013.) in log s bunch of 7006 (the scregsetvalueexw call failed start following error: access denied). can't find specific example of resolution these 2 issues pertains situation. not running avg antivirus , not running ms forefront. gpresult shows po

i create new paragraph style , apply several paragraphs. @ unknown cue, i find style goes missing , paragraphs carried style have reverted previous style. (it’s not matter of losing in list.) oddly, if recreate style of same name, paragraphs carried style magically recapture it. has happened in multiple documents using word 2010. on 2012-07-13 15:05, srcoffee wrote: these paragraph styles. happens intermittently on specific set of large files. happens on 3 computers owned 2 different people. such strange behavior paragraph styles unusual. have tried troubleshooting add-ins jaynet zhang suggested? more on this, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/921541/en-us/ . stefan blom, microsoft word mvp Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

hi all; i want re-index windows internal database, when execute following command, following error message appears. how can overcome problem? e:\>sqlcmd -s np:\\.\pipe\mssql$microsoft##ssee\sql\query –i e:\wsusdbmaintenance.sql sqlcmd: ':\\.\pipe\mssql$microsoft##ssee\sql\query -i e:\wsusdbmaintenance.sql': unexpected argument. enter '-?' help. e:\> thanks. problem is... indicated error...  sqlcmd:      ':\\.\pipe\mssql$microsoft##ssee\sql\query -i e:\wsusdbmaintenance.sql':       unexpected argument. enter '-?' help. simply unexpected argument in command string. sqlcmd -s np:\\.\pipe\mssql$microsoft##ssee\sql\query –i e:\wsusdbmaintenance.sql as documented in appendix of wsus operations guide http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc708594.aspx the syntax is: sqlcmd -s np:\\.\pipe\mssql$microsoft##ssee\sql\query –i <scriptlocation>\wsusdbmaintenance.sql which appear have... but yet sqlcmd reporting argument ':\\.\pipe\mssql$micro

hello all, i creating folders based off of date. check see if folder created, , running issue since folder name unique each day, can't folder "x". think ran mental block. here code. $destdir = "c:\users\desktop\folder" $date = (get-date).tostring("mm-dd-yyyy") $foldercheck = (test-path -path $destdir -pathtype container $date) the first line location of $destdir. the second line grabs date , stores in $date. the third line have issue.  i looking folder under $destdir has name of current $date. the error getting this, test-path : positional parameter cannot found accepts argument '01-12-2013 any appreciated, thanks! $destdir = "c:\users\desktop\folder" $date = (get-date).tostring("mm-dd-yyyy") $foldercheck = (test-path -path $destdir -pathtype container -include $date)  this works. adding -include parameter fixed issue. thanks looking.

i have dell poweredge sc1430 , trying install server 2003 r2 std.  have read "including microsoft has sent me" has said put disc in , follow on screen prompts.  put disc in, comp boots up, nice mountain picture wallpaper, command prompt...x:\i386\system32>  thats no instructions or anything.  go here installation process going? that not standard experience setup media.  sounds booting old version of windows pe has xp wallpaper or something.  oem/retail/volume license media, ever appropriate , start over.  need make sure have controller drivers on usb floppy etc windows can see controller.  windows 2003 in extended support, install etc not modern compared +2008. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc739023(v=ws.10).aspx dave guenthner [msft] posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. http://blogs.technet.com/b/davguents_blog Windows Server

hi, im having issue whereby gpo object created not applying target computer in our lab. here details. ad server: win 2008 sp2 client: notebook1 running on win xp sp3   1. created gpo name "allow file , printer sharing" 2. created security group name "group - allow file , printer sharing" 3. under gpo scope --> security filtering, added group name "group - allow file , printer sharing" it 4. computer name notebook1 has been added group name "group - allow file , printer sharing" 5. ran gpupdate /force on notebook1 , view gpresult, shows that: the computer part of following security groups: group - allow file , printer sharing   i have verified gpo working if add/link directly ou notebook1 belongs, fail if assign directly security group. what can wrong here...?   thanks in advanced! ---packie hi packie,  gpos can linked users , computers, can apply gpos security group using process have followed. i'm

greetings, i using windows server 2008 r2 foundations. for reason can not complete download msn explorer (not "e" butterfly) i can access member center, , download msn explorer, continue pop message server experiencing difficulties , check later. have done on ie, chrome, mozilla, , opera, non complete set up. any appreciated. :jz hi, this due anti-virus or anti-malware software interfering download, or, system *could* mis-configured or compromised malware. are having other downloading problems? check integrity of system ms live safety scanner, or other scanning tool, sure. for msn explorer assistance (although don't think msn explorer @ issue here): http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msn/forum/msn_com-msn_app is msn explorer compatible ws2008r2 ? (maybe check first?) don (please take moment "vote helpful" and/or "mark answer", applicable. helps community, keeps forums tidy, , recognises useful contributions. thanks!)