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hi, i'm having problems new domain, gpos applied seem take no effect on workstations, on server. have made 1 edit default gpo on server, redirects documents foler network share. takes effect fine when logging in on server, when logging in on workstation documents folder still points c:\..... any ideas? thanks hi dak1n,   from description, understand gpo redirect document folder works on server. on workstations, documents folder still points c:\ drive.   to troubleshoot problem, please check following items:   1. did edit folder redirection policy on "default domain policy"? if not, please make sure gpo linked ou contains workstations.   2. turn off fast logon optimization on windows xp clients, can use following policy setting:   [computer configuration\administrative templates\system\logon\ wait network @ computer startup , logon] select "enabled"   for more information, please refer following article:   descr...

we have 2003 terminal server running on hyper-v vm. dc=2008 whenever staff connect pickup style keyboard. is there gp can set force uk keyboard? thanks hp dl120 g6 8gb, 2tb raid 10, server 2012 standard , system center 2012 sp1 acting iscsi shared storage target , management server hp dl120 g6 16gb, hyper-v server 2012, node1 hp dl120 g6 16gb, hyper-v server 2012, node2 hi, as far know, there isn't group policy setting achieving this. refer below links listed group policy settings terminal services in windows server 2008: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc770884(v=ws.10).aspx you can ask hyper-v forum see if have idea on this. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverhyperv/threads regards, cicely Windows Server  >  Group Policy ...

i have nlb cluster set 2 webservers 2008 standardx64. both working great, if try add additional webserver nlb cluster @ 2008 r2 receive error stating can not configure interface (error code 0x80041002). error seen both of intial webservers, r2 server sees each host being converged , green though. to sure r2 servers working created new nlb cluster , joined 2 r2 servers within new cluster. seems working fine between two. my question is, there reason 2008 standard , 2008 r2 not compatible within nlb cluster? or there additional setting has configured work? thanks much   hi, i awared of requirement using windows server 2003 , 2008 nlb not allowed ,however no quire sure if 2008 , 2008 r2…. base on experience , deploying nlb using same version os platform, hardware recommended , best practice in production environment …. cheers  Windows Server ...

i have been using mdt deploy x64 oses time without error.  tried set 2008 x86 deployment having trouble images post-sysprep.  image boots, error "the system registry contains invalid file paths. installation cannot proceed" it same kind of issue poster looking with: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/9fc83cf2-4834-464e-8d6b-ed8a52037079/sysprep-fails-on-a-2008-server-after-os-installed-and-changes-made and addressed in kb: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;947245 i've read post , article still can't figure out should here.  more info: normally when i'm creating reference image choose task install install.wim, run sysprep, save image share.  once got error, tried deploying install.wim see if resolve problem.  noticed disk0 (the book disk) has 2 partitions , each given drive letters.  c labeled osdisk , d labeled system. when run bcdedit see bootmgr partition , device entry points partition=d:\ ...

hi! i'm having problems randomly freezes of win server 2008 r2 sp1 (exch 2010 sp1 installed). the server freezed totally: no rdp, no network, ping works. couldn't neithier logon directly on server.   now i've set can generate manually bluescreen: - crashonctrlscroll didn't worked when server freezed. - nmi button works (set on nmi kernel crash dump generated http://thesysadmin.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!cab4c4a1dd3a835!198.entry )   this time, server hung during shutdown. now here windbg (analyzed on win 7 x64 pc) output of manually created (nmi button) bluescreen: ----------------------------------------------- microsoft (r) windows debugger version 6.12.0002.633 amd64 copyright (c) microsoft corporation. rights reserved. loading dump file [c:\crash dumps\memory.dmp] kernel summary dump file: kernel address space available symbol search path is: srv*c:\symbols*http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols executable search path i...

hi all, what aret the best practices authenticating guest users use wireless network? i appreciate if share same me br raid, hi, thank post. here ms wireless deployment best practices , other third party wireless best practices. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb457091.aspx http://www.arubanetworks.com/pdf/technology/dg_wlan_secure_guest_access_arubaos25.pdf http://www.cisco.com/web/my/learning/cnsf/files/t3-s3_tom.pdf hope helps you. regards rick tan technet community support Windows Server  >  Platform Networking

i have document has number of xml elements in it,  but not standard xml document. as result, when run command: $data = [xml] (get-content "c:\test.nsxml") i error cannot convert value "system.object[]" type "system.xml.xmldocument". error: "the specified node cannot be  inserted valid child of node, because specified node wrong type." the problem can't convert document standard xml because used third party application needs have file in proprietary format.  yet need manipulate xml elements in can customize file. what can do? thanks! without sample of file impossible you. usually these files not non-standard particles of xml. \_(ツ)_/ Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell ...

i have system supposed have single volume has installed on windows small business server 2008 std. "supposed have" because somehow new partition has appeared drive letter c: assigned it. partition 2 gb in size, has label "os", formatted fat32 filesystem , appears empty.  the volume supposed have drive letter c: has been bumped d: , result boot configuration no longer valid. when attempt start system message winload.exe missing or corrupt.  i able boot installation disk , manipulate file system on d: (which appears fine). can run commands bcdedit modify boot configuration. if set system start "d:" crashes because installed on "c:".  i tried removing drive letter c: fat32 volume diskpart, , assigning drive letter c: volume should have it. upon rebooting drive letter configuration went way was.  i tried set hidden attribute on fat32 volume, , found doing made d: volume hidden. seems these 2 volumes connected in way, ma...

hi, i need send messages server of client. possible without third party tool? scenarios are: 1- server win2003 , clients can winxp, vista, win7 or win8 2-  server win2008server(any edition) , clients can winxp, vista, win7 or win8 3-  server win2010server , clients can winxp, vista, win7 or win8 afaik if use net send: sends msg 2003s xp clients(but others os) and think win2008server msg.exe works, not xp client. please give me suggestion thanks check out links: http://community.landesk.com/support/docs/doc-2793 http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/a-net-messenger-script-for-810f8331 every second counts..make use of it. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

i member of insider hub since november 2014, , on build 10130, 64-bit. virus infection entered laptop , subsequent cleaning erased drive , entire insider hub program , thread system. how insider hub account back?  source : insider hub & windows feedback app because we’re getting ready final release, we’re removing few things don’t expect ship everyone. starting next build, insider hub no longer pre-installed. windows insiders can reinstall insider hub app through following steps: go settings, system, apps & features click manage optional features add feature select insider hub entry (the list in alphabetical order) , click install. you have go through process each build flight prior final release on july 29th, once start flighting new builds after july 29th preinstalled again. the windows feedback app continue included in builds , in final release . noted above, windows feedback app have functionality specific windows insiders registered program msa...

can explain me why xp creates duplicate xp profile. example neo.domain? thanks  if have pre-existing neo folder in profile folder append 'machinename or domainname' , use different folder upon first logon neo account.   are possibly trying copy files profile location before profile used, happened me time $oem$ folders.  edit default profile avoid issue. if want fix it, need delete both "neo" , "neo.domain" folders (from non-neo account) , log in neo , should use plain 'neo'.  make sense ? don't forget mark posts answered drop off unanswered post filter. if i've helped , want show gratitude, click green thingy. Windows Server  >  Server Manager

i have windows 2003 r2 server (named server ip 10.0.0.1) , new 2008r2 (named server2 ip 10.0.0.3), added ad dc. single forest, single domain both dc , both dns server (ad integrated) on windows 2008 server, on tcp-ip dns1 , dns2 set 10.0.0.3 , 127.0.0.1. configuration after boot "apply computer configuration" showed lon time (more 15 minutes), dns , ds don't start. unable logon consolle,  nslookup client shows dns server in not working. if prior boot disconnect lan cable start well. if set tcp-ip  dns 10.0.0.3 , 10.0.0.1 start well, because uses old server dns (10.0.0.1) several allert , error recorder: dns-server event 4013 dns server iw waiting active directory domain services signal initial sincronization of directory has been conpleted directory service event 2088 active directory domani service not use dns resolve ip address of source domain contoller listed below ... alternate server name server, failing dns host name: 4c593.....msdcs.... dhcp...

all can wizard dud. i need specific tech doc. allow me reconfigure router have wizard finish successfully. even if choose certificate & router configured manually fails "internet connection not available" on the cisco isa550w appliance. took suggestion of 1 post enable nat loopback wizard - solved 1 message internet connection 1 not resolve. this appliance allow upnp enabled no go if enabled & port 443 forwarded server. remote access works concerned there 'post configuration required' messages after wizard fails. also connectivity slows down & if not wizard complete cannot rule out problem. thanks port 80 , 443 required open wizard detect right settings. do have both of open? i not use upnp. robert pearman sbs mvp itauthority.co.uk | title(required) facebook | twitter | linked in | google+ Windows Server ...

checked cookie location shell:cookies or shell:cookie\low, seems cookie location different previous ie.  can u specify location of cookies?  hi, currently, there's no articles describing details of project spartan since still on way of development, use process monitor , trace process when deleting temporary internet files , cookies in project spartan, monitor trace redirects me following location: c:\user\username\appdata\local.... (you need show hidden files , system protected files under "view" option) different previous ie. i find location c\users\username\appdata\local\spartan\cookies, not shown on monitor trace. please remember mark replies answers if help, , unmark answers if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  ...

perhaps simple question i'm running power shell command -whatif parameter on serveral thousand objects. screen scrolls see various warnings. i'd output warnings further review. how output warnings log file? thx that's not simple question.  is, assuming trying capture someting write-warning produce.  there feature request can vote include ability redirect : https://connect.microsoft.com/powershell/feedback/details/297055/capture-warning-verbose-debug-and-host-output-via-alternate-streams?wa=wsignin1.0 the workaround call cmd.exe /c , redirect output there: cmd /c powershell.exe -file 'c:\writewarning.ps1' > c:\output.txt this assumes writewarning.ps1 file has line has this: write-warning "blah" alternatively you can use start-transcript if running on supported os transcripts. http://twitter.com/toenuff write-host ((0..56)|%{if (($_+1)%3 -eq 0){[char][int]("116111101110117102102064103109097105108046099111109"[($_-2)..$_] -joi...

we have multiple sites. 1 site have windows 7 computers. other sites have windows sp computers. running windows 2003 domain dfs @ sites , our main site. each site has windows 2003 domain controller. setup gets "my documents" folder redirected local domain controller , dfs replicates them our main site. the issue @ windows 7 site using windows 7 pc's home folders on server show "documents" instead of name "bsmith." when attempt rename 1 of home folders documents bsmith example other folders changed "documents" "bsmith" every home folder called "bsmith." other sites (windows xp) have no issues. how can correct this? thanks in advance. hi, it bug discussed in following thread: windows explorer displays redirected folders different name http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/winserverfiles/thread/0f2c60d4-7d68-4d3c-bcb4-e255f5761dc0 have test on steps provided in kb94722: http://support.microsoft.c...

hello, i have 2 way forest trust between 2 domains. doma , domb doma hosts rds roles, , domb hosts virtual machines , users. can add machines domain collection when try , add user domb collection error. on window select users can check names , comes correctly. i try publish desktops. tried added users domain local group in doma , add getting error domain local groups can not used in rds 2012. thanks nick hi, thanks post. please check similar thread below. hope helps. rds , sid error two-way trust http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverts/thread/b243ec10-ae0c-4501-94b7-acd3a4d1e90e/ best regards, aiden if have feedback on our support, please click here aiden cao technet community support Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (T...

in general, not happy seems task scheduler in windows 2012 less fine tune-able previous versions. @ least in 1 case described here. i have task on 2008 runs hourly starting @ 5 duration of 16 hours. set run m-f (5 days week). moving task 2012 find can pick 1, 12 or 24 hours duration. ok, thin, can use powershell--i assume might have more control there in fact have less. you think translate (12 hours not 16 of course) command below. can see, fails. if missing let me know. short-=term, have created 1 task lasting 12 hour , 4 more of 1 hour. pretty lame imho said, maybe off base in thinking ps should @ least as gui. ideally, want able pick values duration , interval btw. #$interval = 1 hour $duration=12 hours $days=m-f #this fails cannot mix -weekly repetition properties - can in gui new-jobtrigger -at $start -repetitioninterval $interval -repetitionduration $duration -weekly -daysofweek $days not sure powershell side of things, task scheduler in 2012 allow more fine grai...

i have share \\servername\homemk\ , have noticed has put users group (which want remove) share has changed ownership.  want create vbs or kix script add give domain admins full rights, users own  full rights, , give user ownership.  how best achieved simon wilson hello, for scripting please see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/scriptcenter/default.aspx , ask in http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/itcg/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

hi,     of clients not displayed wsus console. there no when run wuauclt /detectnow. regards, rajesh. am 28.05.2013 schrieb rajeshkks:     of clients not displayed wsus console. there no when run wuauclt /detectnow. try methode 1 @ clients not displayed: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/903262 winfried wsus package publisher: http://wsuspackagepublisher.codeplex.com/ http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/bb332157.aspx http://www.wsuswiki.com/home Windows Server  >  WSUS

by default wsus installs "c:\program files\update services. not exist on server have inherited. wsus has been working fine 2 years , access tools. can do? none of clients updating. checked , pointing right server ideas? james a+, network+, mcp i found folder , yes installed. person prior me liked move things funny places. in correct location now. james a+, network+, mcp Windows Server  >  WSUS

hi everyone, hope of doing great here... , hope can me on this...this new me. ok...long story..but brief...i setup adfs server in subnet has following scenario: - needs go thru 2 layers of firewalls internet. 1 layer used isolate subnet other subnets - advanced security purpose., while layer secure corporate network. - allows outbound traffic while inbounds explicitly blocked. - firewall subnet attached not have public interfaces or nat performed. so now... adfs server, cannot setup 3rd party certificate because of nat issue (there may way set on firewall still doing some  research on that). therefore, told me that... can " metadata url exchange" . following comment: ################ what have been doing metadata url exchange needs happen on internet, host file on dmz facing web server instead of on adfs server.  way can keep adfs server still in inside pd network , still able make federation work. ################ so ask complete task? mea...

hi,  i using windows server 2012 r2 standard edition office load 50 users. today tried create fine grained password policy users , created not applied on user. used article create policy (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754461(v=ws.10).aspx) step step. please if know this. did wrong configuration?  i did below step- create pso , configure required. create group applies pso newly created group.  make user member of same group ( these steps done after reading above article. thanks  gopu hi frank, the issue has resolved. amazing how solved automatically. didn't working after few days. strange :d.  i should know gonna wrong unfortunate didn't find exact issue. process same used me.. reg, gopal Windows Server  >  Group Policy...

hi, we use gpp deploy local user account made member of local administrators group, admins use account local activities such first prep work of machine, rather logging in using domain admin account (yes of still manual us) times when domain isn't available authenticate domain account (laptops off site). deploy local admin account remote users use in case of troubleshooting, instance windows recovery environment perform system restore, start repair or other commands (this phone support scenario talk user through). in case, must provide user password. beauty of gpp can change password centrally, , next time gp refreshes local account gets updated password , helps ensure users aren't getting access local admin privileges during normal operation. however, has changed since introduction of ms14-025 , can’t update passwords or create new local accounts, web link @ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2962486 shows script setting random passwords, need know passwor...

i have non working powershell script searching ou in 2008 level active directory, incomplete. able retrieve part of script forum (cant remember one, or kindly give them credit deserve), hoping include variable in "searchbase" option below , make dynamic, can change ou ping top level , have work under child ou if need to. outcome: ping ou , child ou , have option ping either selection. of course manually enter in search base parameters when prompted shell. want have easy way of ping computers ou level without having paste lower part of script powershell script pane , changing ou there. if can correct parameters working, easy load function ps profile. thank you, , appreciated. hoping can let me know missing functional. function get-dcping {     [ cmdletbinding () ]     [ alias () ]     [ outputtype ( [ int ] ) ]     param     (   ...

would confirm findings. need know if computer or has same thing...... 1. 4-pointers @ top right corner of start screen has changed 2-pointers. 2. after clicking @ 2-pointers, started, insider hub , feedback @ bottom. used @ right side of rest of tiles. please don't reply thread. i in process of reinstalling 10041 iso created using esd file. Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  Windows 10 Insider Preview General

hello, i'm trying put script read data simple xml file on multiple remote computers , output data csv file. the remote computers listed in txt file (ex c:\scripts\computers.txt), path xml on remote computer same on computers (ex c$\drivers\scripts\version.xml) , layout of xml shown below. looking assistance in putting together. <wsau>   <version>4.012</version> </wsau> thanks! created below funciton pull servername , version. function vert { $hostnamenodes = get-content c:\scripts\computers.txt foreach ($hostname in $hostnamenodes) { [xml]$ver = get-content \\$hostname\ c$\drivers\scripts\version.xml #add hostrecord array $masterarray = new-object psobject -property @{ "servername" = $hostname "version" = $ver.wsau.version } write-output $masterarray } } vert | select servername,version | export-csv ver.csv -notypeinformation thanks azam when see answers please mark a...

first tried x64 version because i'm running 64-bit machine , got "the update not applicable computer." tried both x86 , ia64 versions find same error.   out of desperation, tried win2003 , winxp versions resulted in errors. for windows 2008 r2 need windows installer 5.0 http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc185688(v=vs.85).aspx thanks Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

hi i have nap tls solution want put condtion specific copmuter account , problem whenever add machine group or windwos group authentication not happening, remove cient can authenticate without problem can please advice ? hi, here few hints. please keep in mind nap enforcement methods not work both "machine" , "user" group conditions. also, term "machine group" , "windows group" misleading. both of these same thing, , correct term "security group." if create security group , make domain users members of group, can use condition in nps policy if enforcement method 802.1x or vpn. cannot use if enforcement method dhcp or ipsec. enforcement methods allow use security group condition if group contains computers only. post indicates using "machine group" assume security group contains computers. three things check , make sure work correctly are: 1. did reboot client computer after joining security group? required. gpu...

hi guys,  server os: windows server 2012 r2 i have vm gen2 following settings:  i can boot fine same .iso gen1 vm .iso bootable.  i know gen2 vm uses scsi instead of ide, have no clue regarding how boot .iso.. any ideas? thanks in advance! best regards, kenny if happen respond select key prompt enough , still get,this error recommend re-downloading 64-bit os image. in past have seen issues iso images having small, before t enough corruption fail in boot process. brian ehlert http://itproctology.blogspot.com learn. apply. repeat. disclaimer: attempting change of own free will. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

i have question.  re-prompt restart scheduled installations - force restart after initial prompt? i have wait following period before prompting again scheduled restart(minutes): 60  so if postpones force restart?  anyway turn off leaving configure automatic updates enabled? have configure automatic updated enabled , auto download , schedule install , install @ 20:00 the policy setting re-prompt restart scheduled installations allows configure amount of time after privileged user re-prompted restart system when have deferred restart. the behavior of setting varies os os. on windows xp , windows server 2003, user given simple dialog 2 buttons: "reboot now" , "reboot later", , dialog generated every xx minutes (10 minutes default) according how policy setting configured. on vista , later systems different behavior exists. user presented dialog 3 pre-defined options: 10 minutes, 1 hour, , 4 hours. what's notable option if user logs off o...

windows server 2012 r2 network load balancing test environment configuration: 1 windows server 2016 hyper-v host 2 windows server 2012 r2 vm's acting 2 nlb cluster nodes each node has management nic , dedicated nlb nic nlb cluster operation unicast nlb cluster ipv4 address has static record in dns each vm config has mac spoofing enabled nlb nic; presume if statically assigned nlb cluster's mac nlb vnic in each vm's config work without spoofing enabled - right? inside each vm, nlb adapter configured avoid registering dns , has no gateway or dns servers defined sole port rule port 80 only, tcp/udp, no affinity - i'm serving file when http://nlb.contoso.com/somefile, 1 node , subsequent page refreshes hit same node. if stop node in nlb manager, refresh page on client, page refresh times out. on next refresh, page loaded remaining nlb node. why? had impression stop node1, refreshing page on client should served still-running node2. born learn! hi ajm, af...

hello, i create conditional query retrieve users in particular ou who has not logged on 6 month couple of parameters in active directory. dsquery user -inactive 24 -limit 0 | dsget user "ou=xx,dc=yy,dc=zz" -samid, -desc -memberof could run above script? any recommendations, suggestions appreciated thank in advance, akira sekine have various dsquery. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/dsquery-commands.aspx http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverds/thread/9281647a-3a5b-41c5-a06b-66f0355252cb/ 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 admin Windows Server  >  Directory Services ...

hi i want install app on d drive of of our servers. the app in folder named appfiles, , setup.exe during install, user prompted 4 times: 1. confirm installation (press yes) 2. enter name of server (server1, server2 etc, can taken central text file) 3. enter name of ad domain (domain.co.uk) 4. enter name of db server (db1.domain.co.uk) at moment, running these manually, there anyway automate using powershell? os windows 2008 server hi, to install software automatically using powershell can run silent mode of installer powershell. poweshell script run exe or msi in silent mode is: $command = “cmd.exe /c d:\myinstaller.exe /s /v`”/qn” $process = [wmiclass]“ \\pcname\root\cimv2:win32_process “ $process.create($command) remember installer should have silent mode on in it. similar thread you: install application through powershell http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverpowershell/thread/7ff308c5-4d6e-48da-b1b1-6dccae51e6a2 installing exe...

hi, i'm trying migrate old data (2×2tb disks, both 99% full) new server running server 2012 datacentre. the server had @ first 3×3tb disk + system disk. have created storage pool on 3 , 2 different volumes: parity array 3,62tb (due plan istall old 2 disks later); let's call raid5 mirror array 931gb; let's call raid1 935gb left free then copied data hard drives raid5 , added 1 of 2tb disks storage pool, unable extend raid5. figured out raid0 may problem, deleted volume , let extend raid5 6,3tb (that's storage pools section of server manager reports). that's first strange thing, it's supposed 1,81tb*3, 5,43tb ... second thing windows explorer reports size of raid 5 5,4tb , more likely, why different reporting? , there list of used capacity, stranger: 2,71tb/2,73tb 2,71tb/2,73tb 2,71tb/2,73tb 1,32tb/1,82tb (2,71tb varies 4gb) because need storage sorted decided take risk , install second 2tb drive. have, there absolutely no effect on raid5. i...

hi all, can me generating emails sent report user ? report should not include self domain. example : suppose id atul@abcd.com if generating report myself report should not list other ids of abcd.com should show external ids , not own domains mail ids i running below command , not helping - listing other ids of abcd.com (internal communication) get-transportserver | get-messagetrackinglog -resultsize unlimited -sender: atul@abcd.com -start "12/01/2016" -end "12/31/2016"| select timestamp,eventid,recipients,messagesubject >c:\emailstat_report\atul.csv -atul theatula hi atul, you'd adding filter pipeline. filter should allow messages through contain @ least 1 foreign domain among recipients. get-transportserver | get-messagetrackinglog -resultsize unlimited -sender: atul@abcd.com -start "12/01/2016" -end "12/31/2016" | where-object { $_.recipients | where-object { $_ -notlike "*@abcd.com" }} | select timestamp,...

a series of microsoft hotfix visual studio 2007 were installed on server running windows server 2008 r2.  now internal application our company uses producing following error. "dbsrv=aginprd; sqlcmd: microsoft ole db provider oracle ora-04020: deadlock detected while trying lock object public.newyork" i tried uninstall hotfix following error.   "windows installer - patch package not opened.  verify patch package exists , can access it, or contact application vendor verify valid windows installer patch package." this happens following hotfixes kb946040, kb946308, kb946344, kb947540, kb947789 please run the system update readiness tool. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/what-is-the-system-update-readiness-tool?signedin=1 then post contents of; %systemroot%\logs\cbs\ checksur .log       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer:...

hi, our target platform windows server 2008 r2. we using sha256 certificate codesign our cat, sys, dll files. in beginning sign not recognized os. ater googling came know that, have install following windows update support sha2 certificates, https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/3033929 after installing above update drivers working without issues. per topic of thread seeing "not digitally signed" in driver details of device manger. after googling come know known issue in windows server 2008 , vista. have hot fix issue ms https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/955557 but of users has experienced same issue in windows 7 , windows server 2008 r2 also. microsoft has not provided hot fix this. please direct of hot fix or solutions if available. if no solutions, please give note customers explain cosmetic issue can neglect this. regards, vignesh Windows Ser...

hi, i have created 2 tier ca using win2008 r2 (inf files used create standalone root , enterprise subca @ end of post). the root installed ok , issued certificate subca, subca has in turn issued certificates domain controllers automatically. my pki health green chains valid , crl's published. however when try , register san certificate exchange server request not accepted, infact there no error message. following ( http://exchangeserverpro.com/how-to-issue-a-san-certificate-to-exchange-server-2010-from-a-private-certificate-authority ) , in summary: 1) exchange power shell: new-exchangecertificate -friendlyname "exchange 2010 certificate" -includeserverfqdn -domainname mail.mydomain.net,autodiscover.mydomain.net,webmail.mydomain.net -generaterequest -privatekeyexportable $true 2) goto sub ca web certificate services http://subca/certsvc 3) request certificate 4) submit advanced certificate request 5) submit certificate request using base-64-encoded ...