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I would like to change mail address of existing contact in AD

we use win2003 domain dc no powershell , exchange 2003 org exchange2010. we have contacts cell phone users. i have change mail address of contact. which attribute should change , mail,proxyaddresses,targetaddress? or should use powershell exchange2010, if so, how cange mail address powershell. you can use below links change mail address. http://blogs.technet.com/b/heyscriptingguy/archive/2008/01/08/how-can-i-modify-the-email-addresses-of-all-the-users-in-an-ou-and-its-subous.aspx http://admodify.codeplex.com/ awinish vishwakarma - mvp - directory services my blog: awinish.wordpress.com disclaimer posting provided as-is no warranties/guarantees , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

How to setting user "AD Deny logon through Remote Desktop Services" in Remote Desktop Services tab.

there 5000+ users in company some users option checked on . how cancel with powershell or other  script ? $fi = [ adsisearcher ] "(objectclass=user)" $fi .pagesize = 1000 $users = $fi .findall() foreach ( $user in $users ) { $user = $user .getdirectoryentry() if ( $user .allowlogon -eq 0) { $user .allowlogon = 1 $user .commitchanges() } } Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

MSMQ on Windows Azure

hi, we running windows server 2012 data center edition in azure vm in workgroup. msmq installed in workgroup mode , starts correctly on own. daft sounds vm cannot joined domain. deploy set of windows services vm have single dependent service - msmq - added dependency need start after msmq.   the problem having windows appears deciding netlogon part of dependency group , therefore trying start netlogon. fails not on domain. the windows service in question manually registered  and can specify dependent services during deployment. my question - there way have windows service dependent on msmq not on netlogon?  thanks chris. it looks temporary issue resolved reboot... Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

DCDiag Complaining About Replication Issues W2K3 AD.

hi folks after running dcdiag on domain controller can see errors relating replication of configuration naming context , states latency on tombstone lifetime etc etc. understand means confused @ why domain controllers mentions not receiving updates from, in other ad domains , sites not directly connected. in fact of domain controllers mentioned sites several hops away. why occuring, wouldn't of thought domain controllers ever replicated domain controller running dcdiag (no switches) from. any appreciated. tia adam hi adam,   please try following steps troubleshoot issue: 1. verified strict replication consistency entry in hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolset\services\ntds\parameters 1 lingering objects not replicate. more information: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc784245(ws.10).aspx   2. created   allow replication divergent , corrupt partner registry entry in hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolset\services\ntds\

Convert From VHD to Fixed Disk

hello, have number of virtual machines in configuration of windows 2008 r2 hyper v cluster i'm trying transfer 1 of servers (dynamic disk (vhd fixed disk through vmm. when try recall virtual machine error message "boot failure" and of course server not booting. please help. hi! does vm have snapshots? if does, manipulating base vhd file corrupt disk chain , make subsequent differencing disks unusable. you can use "edit disk" tool in hyper-v manager convert dynamically expanding vhd files fixed size. vm must shutdown when converting vhd file, , if conversion results in new vhd file, don't forget to point out new vhd the vm settings. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

script to move disabled users to OU

hello, does have powershell script move disabled users ou? thank you something else consider piping through out-gridview, using -outputmode multiple.  this gives user opportunity manual filter before accounts moved: $movetoou = "cn=ou name,dc=doman,dc=com" search-adaccount -accountdisabled -usersonly | select name,distinguishedname | out-gridview -outputmode multiple | foreach { move-adobject -identity $_.distinguishedname -targetpath $movetoou -whatif } [string](0..33|%{[char][int](46+("686552495351636652556262185355647068516270555358646562655775 0645570").substring(($_*2),2))})-replace " " Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Software can't access mapped drive

hi, i have shared folder on server 2008 r2, mapped drive on client pc running xp. when open file mapped drive, using "open" option in program, program reports project file "not found". if open mapped drive folder in windows explorer, close folder, software can open file through "open" no problem. idea causing this? the strange thing issue doesn't happen often. i tried playing network drivers no success. thanks feedback. hi, please check if network connection stable between client , server running ping servername –t command. in case, suggest use offline files in windows xp, can make network files available offline storing shared files on computer accessible when not connected network. if this, can work files same way work them when connected network. when reconnect network, changes made files updated network. please see details from: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/307853 in addition, microsoft has ended support win

SSL VPN users need updates through our internal WSUS

hi we have lot of users working home connecting through ssl vpn, want use our internal wsus server deploying windows updates. please let me know best way handle scenario. our users use dell netextender ssl vpn connectivity, if point them our internal wsus server receive updates our internal wsus server ? if point them internal exchange server, can email? why think otherwise other server, including wsus? truly depends on whether you've set networks , vpn , wsus server accessible vpn clients. if not... make available them! there few group policy need push internal wsus server since using vpn cannot push policies there's 1 group policy needs pushed wsus server, , that's 1 includes url of wsus server. but, group policies wsus persistent. either system wsus client, or it's not. once it's wsus client it's wsus client forever until make not wsus client. group polices propagate across vpn connections if you've configured vpn correctly. law

Exchange server mailboxes not updating Outlook 2010 and exchange 2003

we have sbs 2003 server , windows 7 workstaions outlook 2010 , everytime add items calendars not update should can see unless restart computers.  can change make update without restarting? the appropriate forum query small business server(sbs) forum, posting there post response. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/smallbusinessserver/ regards awinish vishwakarma my blog:   http://awinish.wordpress.com this posting provided as-is no warranties/guarantees , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Publish Folder and ADFS: DNS and Certificate Requeriments

in environment where: domain name: " corp.contoso.com "  <> smtp domain "contoso.com " <> ad fs server: server1.corp.contoso.com <> workfolder server: server2.corp.contoso.com 1) dns requirements public folder using adfs publishing them?? 2) the certificate requirements public folder using adfs publishing them?? 3) i've doubt how user access workfolders..... user1@contoso.com ?? user1@corp.contoso.com  ?? 4) happen user hasn't mail address ?? hi carlos, here certificate requirements work folders: the certificate must issued trusted certification authority. work folders implementations, publicly trusted ca recommended, since certificates used non-domain-joined, internet-based devices. the certificate must valid. the private key of certificate must exportable (as need install certificate on multiple servers). the subject name of certificate must contain public work folders url used discovering work folders service acros

File Screening Audit Report does not contain any data : report statistics is empty

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hi ,  i have enabled file screen audit , record file screening activity in auditing database options in file server 2008.  i getting details of file screen audit in event log  , but incident report file screen audit report not contain value. getting report each incident of file screen audit  , not contain data in report statistics. data available in scheduled report of file screen audit.. not available in incident report only.. please assist...  thanks, vasanth.m thanks, vasanth.m. please note that, if record file screening activity in auditing database check box cleared, file screening audit reports not contain information. configure file screen audit, refer on informative technet library : https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754540.aspx carlo Windows Server  > 

performance counters not working

hi, trying add perf mon counters microsoft dynamics ax object server.  when select them , add them nothing shows in perf mon. have check registry path , done following: edit reg key called "library" , replace following path "c:\program files\microsoft dynamics ax\60\server\common\axperf.dll" 5. load counter registration information ax 2012 bin folder of ax instance, e.g below use file instance called microsoftdynamicsax lodctr "c:\program files\microsoft dynamics ax\60\server\microsoftdynamicsax\bin\ax32serv.ini" still perf counters fail load. can please help? thanks phill turns out dynamics service needs started.  never though that! thanks phill Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

perfc009.da_ file location in Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Media (iso)

hi guys! i have apply steps @ ms doc article id: 300956 - how manually rebuild performance counter library values; document @ ther first step tell: "1. expand perfc009.dat file , perfh009.dat file. these files located on windows installation disc. compressed files found @ <var>driveletter</var>:\i386\perfc009.da_  , @ <var>driveletter</var>:\i386\perfh009.da_. replace files are  in %systemroot%\system32 folder." my question is: my win 2008 r2 x64 iso image dont have i386 folder; can locate the perfc009.dat file , perfh009.dat files?? my iso image have root folders: - boot - efi - sources - support - upgrade thank lot; banier. there's no folder structure on 2008 r2 sp1 iso here's files new installation. https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0b304xeokstfqa2jpatzzrnz4bjg&usp=sharing       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting

Shares

how windows 2012 server ask credentials of people not have access it? people have access , want them able access share no matter computer or logged in. under 1 domain. thanks! the best option create security groups different access.  assign security group share.  add/remove people security group.  example, if have corporate share want access, create 'corporate' security group, place users in it, , grant them read-access.  if don't want people, example contractors, not include contractors' users in corporate group.  have security group called 'contractor' place contractors , assign security group share have access. . : | : . : | : . tim Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

cant burn music to cd s it acts like it is and

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finalizes1song error message sayn cant burn files cd ,,check c if clean ,,,,,,,i have done 20....cds same thing happening,,help,ive tried slower speed, restore.please if knows how me ..id appreciate it what's os? are there related logs in event viewer? which software using burn cd? when did issue happen? did work before? please ensure disc not corrupted. , use burning software try again. if still not work, please provide more details. regards, miya miya yao technet community support Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Server 2012 Evaluation shuts down every hour or so and won't activate.

i'm going through training installed evaluation version of server 2012 here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj574204.aspx according read, should functional 180 days , go lock down mode reboots every hour , things that. my problem installed 2 weeks ago , it's in lockdown mode.  offline install don't have way go online , activation.  tried doing phone activation , said huge number invalid. i called in , told evaluation version testing before software actualyl released.  supposed reboot every hour "security measure" , 180 days max work since server 2012 officially released eval version wasn't valid more. is there way fix stops shutting down every hour? if on network can run "slmgr -ato" , should activate. be kind , mark answer if helped. Windows Server  > 

WSUS Console issue and update issue

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hi, i using new windows srver 2008  wsus, i have insatlled iis , wsus, ofter not able update updates, here iis error, regards, kumar.v i guess trying can't update wsus machine. don't use browser that; create gpo on ou wsus machine located , configure update settings. configure wsus deploy updates using group policy http://www.vkernel.ro/blog/configure-wsus-to-deploy-updates-using-group-policy adrian costea - mcp, mcts, mcsa 2003, mcitp: windows 7 my blog: www.vkernel.ro/blog Windows Server  >  WSUS

Event 1911 - AD Replication

hey folks, i keep getting event (below) in adds log. can advise default intrasite schedule should be? i presume it's 24x7 , haven't set specifically. uncertain why isn't set default already. i see intersitetopologyfailover attribute in site attributes section. however, not metric attribute (ie. seconds, minutes, etc.) , hesitate change until can confirm this. please advise best action resolve this... thanks! -tom w.   log name:      directory service source:        microsoft-windows-activedirectory_domainservice date:          1/23/2011 7:57:32 pm event id:      1911 task category: knowledge consistency checker level:         warning keywords:      classic user:          anonymous logon computer:      bdc2.domain.org description: intrasite replication period site exceeds intersite topology generator role election period. may cause intersite topology generator role unnecessarily failover directory service in site.   site: cn=central,c

Licensing mode not configured

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hi, i don't know why in win 08 server while i've put relevant server ip device within "remote desktop licensing mode" many & best regards, hua min hi, on rd licensing server, please make sure activate , install purchased rds cals using rd licensing manager (licmgr.exe).  if have not installed rd licensing need using server manager.  please make sure have specified correct name/ip address of rd licensing server (in screenshot have 192.168.168.1). thanks. -tp Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

How to make rd connection brokers connects user to the correct session host?

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i trying hard make question understandable possible not sure doing i’d here is. servers: 1 rd gateway named rdgw1 1 rd connection broker name rdcb1 3 session hosts name rdsh1, rdsh2, , rdsh3 there 3 applications provide access on rds , that’s app1, app2, , app3. all rd session hosts members of same farm, farm1. clients connect rd session hosts connecting farm name follows: in remote desktop connection enter farm1.domainname.com enter domainname\userid flip programs tab click select start following program on connection , enter program path. flip advance tab , click on settings select use these rd gateway server settings, , enter rdgw1.domainname.com click ok , connect. here’s problem: app1 , app2 installed on rdsh1 , rdsh2 while app3 installed on rdsh3 only. so question how can make connection broker knows redirect connection server hosts application being app1 & 2 on rdsh1 or 2 or app3 on rdsh3? any appreciated. mohsen almassud hi, thanks post.

Use variable for property name in calculated property

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i writing code read xml file , dynamically generate report field names exported csv.  i've got working, except can't life of me figure out how use variable name reference property in expression select-object i'm trying like: foreach ($entry in $xml') { $currentfieldset = @{ name = $entry.objectname; expression = { $_.$($entry.$reportname) } } } $reportfieldmappings += $currentfieldset later on i'd use $reportfieldmappings following: $objects | select-object $reportfieldmappings | export-csv "c:\path\to\some\file.csv" it has me absolutely stumped.  no matter in script block: expression = { $_.$($entry.$reportname) } i can't ever reference correct property name report.  i hope explanation makes sense.  i can provide more detail if necessary.  any appreciated!! you try subexpression. $_.$($reportname) i've never attempted this, don't know if work or not. edit: seems

RDP Access to servers

hi need know if 1 managing rdp access servers without giving them admin access wintel team - admin access servers application admin - rdp access servers. i can add users allow logon remote desktop users, under user rights assignment ina gpo, 50 servers , 3 different users requiring access per servers. how manage in simplest manner. can keep adding manually local remote desktop users group ?, want added/managed via gpo there more 1 gpo per server. can different set of users on 50 servers allowed rdp servers 1 gpo 1 set of users can access 1 server only regards sushain kapoor hi, >>can different set of users on 50 servers allowed rdp servers 1 gpo 1 set of users can access 1 server only for administrators need allow domain users , groups rdp access large number of systems,this one should helpful: rds multiple server access https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/askperf/2012/02/14/rds-multiple-server-access/ if doesn't help,you maight want post q

Persistent connection between hosts on dissimilar network

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host sql server on inside of our firewall , nated outside host b web server on separate network intended public-facing hosts. need access web services , ms sql database on host a. communications can initiated host , never host b. think have routing sorted out.  want create persistent connection between 2 initiated host a; using ipsec assume? best way to approach that? can ? thanks.  hi, thanks post. please note ipsec authenticating , encrypting packet of communication. in scenario, need configure front router forward opened ports host a. best regards, aiden   aiden cao technet community support Windows Server  >  Platform Networking

2008 (not R2) System State restore failed due to lack of disk space. Now SxS is HUGE

i did system state restore in order perform authoritative backup in active directory. used backup exec 2012 perform restore, that's our backup system. restoration wrote lot of data (including needed) failed due 60g c drive being full. before restoration, had 15g free. disk full, sxs taking more space ever (45gig), , can't clean because i'd run compcln on machine (months ago). what can in order clean system partition sxs holding on more ever of disk. more disk, repartitioning, etc not options. i can't use dism because server 2008 (not r2). (bold emphasize people automatically suggest me). thanks insight can provide. hi, please try steps provided in article: how address disk space issues caused large windows component store (winsxs) directory http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2795190 technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com.

set up cortana

i setting cortana.. have logged in & need enter windows password.  i not have 1.  i cannot past point hi, before go further, confirm following help: 1. regarding sentence “i have logged in & need enter windows password.  not have”, mean required enter old password activate cortana? 2. version of account using login system, via local account or microsoft account? based on experience, if using windows local account . cortana requires convert microsoft account , cortana can't used when signed in windows local account. when signed in windows local account , setting cortana, converts account ms account. that's phase one, cortana asking your ms account email address , password . phase 2 kind of "identity check", windows wants know it's , not else happened find pc signed in desktop. that's why asks give 1 last time the password of old windows 10 local user account . go through following link set microsoft account: https://www.microsoft

One Virtual Machine GREAT!!! 2nd is "Failed to Initialize".

hello all, here's problem. running hyper-v on server 2k8 (not r2 has updates). 4 nic dell server 16gb of ram. 2 virtual machines, 1 server 2k3 x32 , other xp x32. xp running library database public school. running 2 months without incident. shut down server relocate it's new home. when booted up, 1st vmachine loaded without problem, 2nd xp vmachine gave "<name of vmachine> failed initialize.". no other hints can see. any ideas on figuring out it's failing or why? event viewer states "failed set/change partition properly" , "0xc035001d". however, partition never modified, , lives in folder hierarchy next 1st vm. tks in advance help. solution found: odd though.  come find out, had assigned 4 cores both vmachines. when first booted, didn't have enough processor resources allow second. turned them both down 2 cores each, , both booted. don't know why stated partition changed.? oh well. i'll keep post alive in cas

Need to Export user with all attributes

hi, i need export specific user's details ad. csv should contain attributes have been filled out. assistance can provide appreciated. -tm hi trimaca, sure can that: get-help get-aduser -examples especially example 3 useful you. want export data csv, cmdlet called export-csv (notice names?). get-help export-csv -examples will show how handle exporting csv, of special interest should example 4. cheers, fred ps.: get-aduser requires activedirectory module present work. domaincontrollers server 2008 r2 , newer have it. can enable server feature or install rsat (remote server administration tools) client oses. on powershell version 2, need explicitly import (import-module activedirectory ). ps2.: i'm using windows 7 wmf 4.0 here, example numbers read console, mileage may vary. there's no place 127.0.0.1 Windows Server

Powershell - How to filter out objects in a list which are present in another list?

i have loop runs, , has 1 object containing list of virtual machines (this vmware stuff): $vmlist = get-vm after point, user chooses vms list , things them, , these vms appended list each time so: $vmhistory += $chosenvms after loop around start: $vmlist = get-vm what want @ point, filter out $vmlist of virtual machines in $vmhistory object. i've tried: $vmlist = get-vm | where-object {$_.name -notlike $vmhistory.name}  but doesn't work. dont know how use where-object filter list list. try changing -notlike -notin. Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

What version of Federation service is running?

how 1 find out version of federation service running? thank you hello, for ad fs questions please use http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/geneva/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

Able to connect to WHS 2011 box in Win 10, until any software is updated

i can connector software work both of machines in home (one win 7 pro win 10 upgrade, 1 brand new hp envy came win 10). however, on reboot it's crap shoot whether connector work or not. if doesn't, 'do want in disconnected mode' question , way fix uninstall, reboot, , reinstall connector. seems happen whenever gets updated - windows update, steam, office, whatever software, 75% of time update whacks connector software. needless say, incredibly frustrating.  suggestions on how can running , stable? hi, according description, understanding of updates(windows update, steam, office, whatever software) break connector on client.  know, windows 10 feature upgrade may break client connector windows server 2012/2012 r2 essentials , sbs 2011 essentials. whoever, whs 2011 not included.  blog (as below link mentioned) has described details. connector re-installation current workaround before coming fix: https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/sbs/2016/01/22/w

joining domain error

i have windows 2012 im trying join domain , im having errors. took netsetup logs , errors im getting: 05/18/2016 14:19:23:152 netpdodomainjoin 05/18/2016 14:19:23:152 netpdodomainjoin: using new computer names 05/18/2016 14:19:23:152 netpdodomainjoin: netpgetnewmachinename returned 0x0 05/18/2016 14:19:23:152 netpdodomainjoin: netpgetnewhostname returned 0x0 05/18/2016 14:19:23:152 netpmachinevalidtojoin: 'otswinapp02' 05/18/2016 14:19:23:152 os version: 6.3 05/18/2016 14:19:23:152 build number: 9600 (9600.winblue_gdr.140221-1952) 05/18/2016 14:19:23:152 sku: windows server 2012 r2 standard 05/18/2016 14:19:23:152 architecture: 64-bit (amd64) 05/18/2016 14:19:23:152 netpdomainjoinlicensingcheck: ullicensevalue=1, status: 0x0 05/18/2016 14:19:23:152 netpgetlsaprimarydomain: status: 0x0 05/18/2016 14:19:23:152 netpmachinevalidtojoin: status: 0x0 05/18/2016 14:19:23:152 netpjoindomain 05/18/2016 14:19:23:152 hostname: otswinapp02 05/18/2016 14:19:23:1

BSOD on 2008R2 VM

crash dump analysis ******************************************************************************* *                                                                             * *                        bugcheck analysis                                    * *                                                                             * ******************************************************************************* page_fault_in_nonpaged_area (50) invalid system memory referenced.  cannot protected try-except, must protected probe.  typically address plain bad or it pointing @ freed memory. arguments: arg1: fffff960001551dc, memory referenced. arg2: 0000000000000008, value 0 = read operation, 1 = write operation. arg3: fffff960001551dc, if non-zero, instruction address referenced bad memory     address. arg4: 0000000000000007, (reserved) debugging details: ------------------ read_address:  fffff960001551dc faulting_ip: win32k!sfn

Image Acquisition keeps turning off in Windows Server 2012

i'm running windows server 2012.  kind of necessity, host our company website.  of updates installed, , desktop experience turned on.  windows image acquisition listed in services, defaulted manual.  i've tried start service, automatically turn off after 30 seconds.  i've tried setting automatic, not start on own.  don't error messages, , i've checked dependencies, of appear check out fine, repeatedly referenced in numerous other postings.  fresh ideas? some services designed requested needed. have not worked image acquisition, seems 1 designed way. when image acquiring device wants use service, may make request windows start service. it comes canon.  printer supported.  scanner supported? i looked @ windowsservercatalog.com vendors post devices support.  did not find canon scanners. . : | : . : | : . tim Windows Server  > 

Expand VHD window 2003 is no longer moving into the new space

i using powershell script expand vhds. @ 1 time able expand drives , windows 2003 move newly added space. no longer working new space seen unpartitioned space. know there several work around fix issue can tell me why funtionality changed. here script have been using   thanks in advance sc # expand vhd param( [string]$vhdpath = $(throw "must specify full path vhd"), [string]$vhdsize = $(throw "must specify expansion add vhd (in mb)"))     # size in bytes $mb = [system.uint64] $vhdsize*1024*1024 #obtain msvm_imagemanagementservice class $imagemgtservice = get-wmiobject -class "msvm_imagemanagementservice" -namespace "root\virtualization" # create dynamic vhd $result = $imagemgtservice.expandvirtualharddisk($vhdpath,$mb) #return success if return value "0" if ($result.returnvalue -eq 0) {write-host "operation completed sucessfully"} #if return value not "0" or "4096"

Hyper-V replaced my OS?

long story short, i'm major @ college, , first year. we're learning dos on msvpc, since have 8.1, have use hyper-v. downloaded it, , installed whilst eating dinner. came back, , booted in hyper-v server 2012. if restart or anything, brings me server 2012. tried system restore, says can't run on software. there's can command prompt, that's shows up. if tell me how revert os, it'd appreciated.   afraid have stuffed things up. hyper-v included part of windows 8.1 pro or enterprise - not need download anything. enable hyper-v role programs , features.    have done download free microsoft hyper-v server , installed on pc, overwriting windows 8 installation.   unlikely can windows 8.1 system without reinstall. , if not pro or enterprise, not run hyper-v! bill Windows Server  > 

EFS Encryption

hello folk, i have setup efs encryption on windows 2003 server in workgroup environment. main goal encrypted files if 1 copies files he/she cannot open it. after setting efs when copy files computer or nas folder loses encryption. how can fix or restrict copying of file. thanks f-l there no way, because efs not intended such purpose. used protect sensitive information accessing unauthorized person, not user encrypted file. my weblog: http://en-us.sysadmins.lv powershell pki module: http://pspki.codeplex.com check out new: powershell fciv tool. Windows Server  >  Security

how to windows 7 answer file to set up partitions automatically

hello, settings need windows setup automatically create partitions (system partition well) , install windows? know how specify partitions and point windows setup installation partition, dont want this. want partitions created automatically when installation manually? possible? if not possible, pretty stupid omission. havn't been able find answer question. thank you. you need create diskconfiguration steps in guide in unattendfile: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd349348(v=ws.10).aspx#bkmk_1 Windows Server  >  Setup Deployment

server 2003 all services are disabled

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hi all: yesterday 1 of servers had known reboot. notices server not responding ping. restarted server , hang @ "loading personal profiles..." forced shut down , reboot server in safe mode without problem. rebooted server in recent configuration worked. noticed applications wont start , found out services except one, rest of services not running , disabled. when choose start one, there no option start service; options grayed out. unable remote desk top server,  i went system logs..i foreign interface error. logs cannot opened. hi, please create local admin account , log on check result. it seems user profile broken. regards, yan li cataleya li technet community support Windows Server  >  Server Core

Backup User Data on Server with Quota and with agent

hi, we have 100 nodes on our company times happends user full drive failure need solution used user backup (with limits) , syncing when changes working google drive or dropbox there option windows server 2008 or windows server 2012 ? any suggestions hi osama, i'm little unclear question. currently do users save files on client system (locally) or server system? description seems files saved locally, mentioned "syncing". if local files need sync backup going created on server, means files still saved locally , drive still full. so if i'm correct, try setup folder redirection or roaming profiles store users' folders , profiles server saving disk space on client computer. set disk quota on users' folders if needed on server side. technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server

Multiple hostname registered to one IP Address

in current environment have noticed there many machines still have ip addresses registered. have checked dns server (windows server 2003) and noticed there more 1 pointer record same ip address allocated different hostnames. can ensure records date dhcp server? have done far checked: 1) checked dhcp server, settings dns. check box ticked enable dns dynamics radio button checked for dynamically update dns , ptr if requested dhcp clients check box ticked discard , ptr records when lease deleted. 2) checked dns settings: scavenging not enabled. can please advise me option may have incorrect or else need do? in advance   try running scavenging. here info:  http://blogs.technet.com/b/networking/archive/2008/03/19/don-t-be-afraid-of-dns-scavenging-just-be-patient.aspx mcts - 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.

640X480 compatibility mode doesnt work win 2008 server

we using uniq program working 320x240 resolition on win 2008 stand. bouth motorola mc7596 , it's working 640x320 resolution must have change program's resolution  . changed program's compatibility mode  640x480 resolution but does't changing. when using program on win 7, compatibility working. program's produser firm doesn't us. thanks helping me; serkan is issue microsoft application virtualization or delivery of application through remote desktop services ? please remember click " mark answer " or " vote helpful " on post answers question (or click "unmark answer" if marked post not answer question). can beneficial other community members reading thread. this forum post own opinion , not reflect opinion or view of employer, microsoft, employees, or other mvps. twitter : @stealthpuppy | blog : stealthpuppy.com | definitive guide delivering microsoft office app-v

Run Script based on Security Group Membership

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