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Output Get-ADUser data to rich text box

hi all, i have created form want use ad properties users , display them in form. i can data outputs distinguished name rich text box. how can display information ad? here code have far - #generated form function function generateform { ######################################################################## # code generated by: sapien technologies primalforms (community edition) v1.0.10.0 # generated on: 18/10/2012 09:58 # generated by: adminnp ######################################################################## #region import assemblies [reflection.assembly]::loadwithpartialname("system.windows.forms") | out-null [reflection.assembly]::loadwithpartialname("system.drawing") | out-null #endregion #region generated form objects $form1 = new-object system.windows.forms.form $richtextbox1 = new-object system.windows.forms.richtextbox $textbox1 = new-object system.windows.forms.textbox $button1 = new-object system.windows.forms.button

Server 2003 SP2 fails to install KB956572

the kb956572 installation keeps failing install via wsus. log file shows:  "failure content install installation failure: windows failed install following update error 0x800f0102: security update windows server 2003 (kb956572)." i have deleted softwaredistribution folder , let server download updates , still receive error. how can fixed? the kb956572 installation keeps failing install via wsus. log file shows:  "failure content install installation failure: windows failed install following update error 0x800f0102: security update windows server 2003 (kb956572)." i have deleted softwaredistribution folder , let server download updates , still receive error. how can fixed? first thing review associated kb article , determine if of noted issues apply server. the second thing determine if installation issue reproducible under conditions  (i.e. when installing interactively system console), or occurs result of scheduled wsus/wua installation event.

Test path for a blob file

i able read blob file using following command: $p = get-azurestorageblob -container $containername -blob $blobname but want know whether blob file present or not. something like: test-path c:\scripts\archive   hello chirag54, thanks post. according issue, maybe try wrap call get-azurestorageblob in try/catch , catch resourcenotfoundexception determine blob doesn't exist. besides, issue more related azure, in order problem fixed asap, suggest post issue on azure script forum: https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home?forum=azurescripting&filter=alltypes&sort=lastpostdesc hope helps. best regards, elaine please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  > 

Servidor 2008 R2

hola he puesto un nuevo servidor 2008 r2 en mi red. actualmente tengo un 2003 server he instalado el nuevo 2008 r2 en el dominio y transferido todos los roles del 2003. los roles los tenido que pasar por linea de comandos (transfer domain naming master, transfer infrastructure, etc.) hago un netdom query fsmo en el 2008 r2 y me dice que es el principal (hasta aqui todo correcto) hago un dcdiag en el 2008 r2 y me sale un error del locator check 1355 no se pudo encontrar un servidor de catalogo global algo no ha quedado bien si intento crear un usuario nuevo tanto en el 2003 como en el 2008 r2, sale un error de que el servidor no es funcional. en el 2008 r2 está marcado como catalogo global. saludos, dani parece que ya esta arreglado estaba dando el server 2003 un error en el visor de sucesos en la replicacion de archivos el error 13.561 hemos seguido los pasos que indicaba para solucionarlo hemos añadido en regedit heylocalmachine\system\currentcontrolset\ser

Disable "Preferences... (Ctrl+K)" from Edit Menu - Acrobat Reader DC

hi, what registry setting (once adobe acrobat reader dc deployed) in order disable the " preferences... " edit menu? version i'm using 2015.00720033 . i have posted message in adobe forum, seems no adobe fan knows answer (or adobe doesn't know how products work :) !) see :  https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2184545 hi, please take @ following article , see if helps: featurelockdown (lockable settings) https://www.adobe.com/devnet-docs/acrobatetk/tools/prefref/windows/featurelockdown.html please note: since web site not hosted microsoft, links may change without notice. microsoft not guarantee accuracy of information. since question related third party software, suggest contact vendor more suggestions. regards, wendy please remember mark replies answers if , un-mark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows S

Export and import from Online to Offline WSUS Server

server 2008r2 os.  update services 3.2.7600.226.  until few weeks ago exported cab, used api tools export preapproved updates online server.  copy patches, , import cab , xml.  started getting 0kb cab, , after doing lot of reading, figured size issue, exported .xml.gz.  export good, 200ishmb.  tried import using wsusutil import export.xml.gz import.log "fatal error: unable uncompress package" i next unzipped it, , tried importing xml , got same error.  reading through transferred file 3 times over, don't think corrupt.  using right command line?  can assist this?  thanks chris  well, suggestions.  did different fix it.  figured out think database corrupted on export server.  uninstalled role, rebooted, reinstalled , click same things wanted export.  synchronized, tried export cab again , worked fine.  import took on import wsus.  again suggestions all. chris Windows Server

Edit ASP file of Printer Web Page

how change default text "all printer on servername" else? know it's ipp_0001.asp how edit http://servername/printers/ipp_0001.asp - original source? < title > all printers on servername </ title > take ownership of ipp_0001.asp file in \windows\web\printers give machine\administrators full access file.  make copy ipp_0001.asp.bak open original file in notepad currently information want change strtitle value pulls values localized resources.  can replace , use own string value strtitle = "now serving 1 billion customers" save file, if save dialog not have permissions) http://printserver/printers   client display updated information. alan morris windows printing team; search microsoft knowledge base here: http://support.microsoft.com/search/default.aspx?adv=1 Windows Server  > 

How to store addresses

i print addresses bills mail out of word. each time print have retype address. there way save addresses can select print on envelopes?  thanks, sarah if put names & addresses into, word table or excel workbook (with appropriate heading row), can use table or workbook mailmerge data source. indeed, if have separate column in table or workbook invoice ammount, can merge data too, won't have re-type in document. see: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/word-mail-merge-a-walk-through-the-process-ha001034920.aspx http://support.microsoft.com/kb/294683 http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/ch006083270.aspx http://word.mvps.org/faqs/mailmerge/createamailmerge.htm cheers paul edstein [ms mvp - word] Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

GPO Assign For Selected Computers

hi all,   when assign gpo ou got computers. have create security filtering selected computers.( security group contain selected computers)   have assign uses security group? as if want gpo applied computers within ou not need specific filtering. leave gpo applied on authenticated users group. if gpo gets applied on specific computers within ou can involve filtering using security group , make sure gpo applied on security group contains target computers. this posting provided no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. ahmed malek my website link my linkedin profile my mvp profile Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Connecting to a dfs root with a workstation from a different domain

picture 2 company's ; company a , company b. company b uses dfs(w2003). a laptop user company connect dfs company b when he's working @ company b. logs on laptop company a credentials. tries create connection the dfs root company b credentials gets acces denied. however, when connects directly server folder resides, can connect , gets acces. can explain me?? thanks in advance. hello enkidoe, domain based namespace dfs different standalone dfs. in case, dealing domain based dfs such companyb.com\data. domain based dfs, must logon , authenticate domain to able access dfs using \\domain.com\share etc, without may have use \\servername\share  and enter necessary credentials.  you have keep in mind that, company notebook nbca member of companya.com domain , not visiting companyb.com domain. when user goes comapnyb , logon using companya cache credentials, not authenticating domain controller (you can verify typing set logonserver @ command prompt, , see user logon local ma

Issues with Printer Redirect/MS OneNote automatically opening at RDP/VPN

we have network environment rdp/vpn multiple flavors of server 2003/2008.  each time either rdp/vpn these boxes printer redirect box pops multiple times indicating: this document sent printer document: remote desktop redirected printer... printer name time total pages this again coming @ login.  in these cases, nothing has been printed user logging in.  typically press ok or cancel through issue still there @ next log in super annoying.  can go in through local resources tab in rdp , uncheck printer option, , or go customization settings on task bar properties menu , select hide printer notifications, doesn't fix issue , prevents our end user(s) being able print on network.  in addition issue, ms onenote automatically starting during each of log in sessions via rdp/vpn.  found blog on this, know issue has been brought others, no real solution has been provided.   ideas??? http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/officeitpro/thread/fdb9

RD Web Access remote computer hostname configurable?

i've set test rd session host w/ rd web access server , configured programs remoteapp on hardwire lan client pcs using dns settings works fine... i've got unique situation on network don't control dns users coming in vpn or wifi connections, such not able resolve fqdn of rd server it appears rd web access directs remoteapp use fqdn of rd session host, of course not work above situation. is there way modify hostname used initiate remoteapp connection? hi, i don't quite undesrtand question, maybe need this: right click on remote app manager > rd gateway settings > use these rd gateway server settings >  specify need. сила в справедливости Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

roll out a new 2008 r2 std server

hi folks. i'm new sysadmin, have alot of questions.  need roll out new 2008 r2 x64 std server.  have server installed, have no roles or features assigned on yet.  first 1 i'm setting up, , i'm concerned messing other servers if i'm not careful how apply roles.  server dc/file server out in branch office requires dhcp, dns, wins , print server roles/features.  right have in corporate office has servers provide of these roles/features corp office.  there going problems if enable of these roles in corp office before take out branch office?  there else need concerned during transition screwed if don't handle way?  there book or resource can me figure out way through such questions?  figure wins, dns , print server issues not cause issues, dc , dhcp i'm not sure.  know need old file server , transfer data new server when no users accessing etc., it's windows server part i'm struggling with.  helping out newb! hi, works in mixed environment keep

How to run a AD query to detect what users are using a network share? Trying to decommission an old NAS.

how run ad query detect users using network share?   trying decommission old nas. dsk unfortunately cannot query ad know if user uses network shares. there many ways map network drives (login script, gpp, manual map & homedirectory in user profile, etc ...) you query ad homedirectory, or try query gpo, not return manual mapped drive or login script mapped drive. anyway, there many way answer problem. use 1) psexec, 2) login script "net use >> \\server\share\%username%-map.txt" create text file, in share folder, , list network drives used users 3) powershell solution: $computer = "computer1","computer2","computer3" $computer | % { if (test-connection $_) { get-wmiobject -class "win32_share" -namespace "root\cimv2" -computername $_ } else {write-host "$($_) not accessible" } } hope helps cyreli Windows Serve

Anywhere Access broken again - no reason.

attempt repair: there error in web server settings. there problem web server settings cannot repaired automatically.   please contact product support. attempted fix found on these forums:  a quick workaround, can unzip      linked file , , use these files replace wrong      web.config changed sfc.           note there 6 web.config files, in different sub folders under      c:\program files\windows server\bin\webapps, please follow file folder      structure replace each of them" pasted < http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/6946b2f1-283d-4a09-b939-40acb3cafdfa/anywhere-access-has-stopped-working > repair said succeeded.   now error: server error in '/remote' application. runtime error description: an application error occurred on server. current custom error settings application prevent details of application error being viewed remotely (for security reasons). could, however, v

“certutil -deleterow” not doing anything

i'm trying cleanup old , failed certificates on ca using certutil. i'd delete failed requests prior july 1st, 2014. i'm running following:     certutil -v -deleterow 7/1/2014 request worked while, has stopped doing anything. there mentions around internet of certutil utility exhausting version store , having restarted, doesn't appear what's happening in case - it's not doing @ all. output when start command is:     7/1/2014 12:00 am     7/1/2014 12:00 am , nothing further. i've tried defragging ca db, doing integrity check, restarting service, restarting server, none of have had impact on stuck condition i'm in. can manually delete individual rows, ca still responsive certutil command, not specific one. can give me idea i'm missing? hi mark, as workaround, please refer batch script: @echo off /f %%i in ('certutil.exe -view -restrict "disposition=31,notbefore<8/27/2013" -out requestid csv ^| find /

Pull data from text file into PS Script.

i extreme novice @ ps scripting , wondering how pull data each line of txt (or csv) , plug script.  below current script , want able use each line txt file or csv in $client variable. there 300+ "client" names. $client = "client1" $environment = "-testenv" $targetdns = "bigtime$environment"         $newclient = "$client-testenv" add-dnsrecord -session $session -hostheadername $newclient -targethost $targetdns i believe have use like: get-content c:\path\clientnames.txt | foreach............... start learning use powershell "help" type "help help" , read instructions.  after  on cmdlet , @ examples; \_(ツ)_/ Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

How to implemeny single sign for different web apllications using same Active Directory

hi all, am having 2 web applications,one implemented using sharepoint server 2010 , other using sharepoint foundation 2010.for 2 web applications using same active directory.now having link sharepoint server 2010 site in sharepoint foundation 2010 site.when active directory user logs in sharepoint foundation 2010 site , clicks link,it should not prompt log in credentials again using same ad , should open current user login automatically. help me implement above scenario.thanks in advance. rajani.j hello, have a ad lds: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/active-directory-lightweight-directory-services-ad-lds-overview.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754361(ws.10).aspx best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >

Windows Media Center

i understand requiring users dismantle significant windows media center investments in order receive windows 10. question why required? have provided arguably highest quality , feature-rich media server solution market date. have asked customers buy-in , take advantage of features have offered us.  purchased forum (thegreenbutton.tv) grow customer base , encourage innovation , growth.  , have responded thousands of dollars of purchases required realize windows media center solution. telling cannot have solution if wish enjoy windows 10. don't understand why such significant investment provide windows media center on windows 10? understanding windows 10 backwards compatible.  , not providing comparable solution either. please explain , understand how huge impact going cause of loyal customers , advocates. thank you. i big wmc fan. had wmc theater system , xb360's mce's throughout house. seems it's time move plex, if similar functionality desired. wmc great prod

Error joining HyperV server to Windows 2012 R2 Core w/ HyperV Role cluster

hi, i have created 2 node cluster windows 2012 r2 core hosts, both hyperv role i'm trying join 3rd host built hyperv server base o/s can live migration on new hyperv cluster (running on windows 2012 r2 core + hyperv) whenever try join hv host w2012r2c+hv cluster, recieve error message in event log "the root\mscluster namespace marked requiresencryption flag. access namespace might denied if script or application not have appropriate authentication level. change authentication level pkt_privacy , run script or application again." i tried following these instructions not work http://blogs.technet.com/b/brad_rutkowski/archive/2008/09/08/getting-access-denied-when-trying-to-query-root-mscluster-namespace-remotely-against-windows-2008.aspx the error message recieve in powershell follows "[hyperv-host1]: ps c:\users\romoss\documents> gwmi -q "select name mscluster_node" -namespace root\mscluster -computername hyperv-host1  | select-object n

Bizarre RDP

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hello guys. have bizarre situation rdp. listen on 3389 port, can telnet lot in 3389 port but, when try use de remote desktop client cant connect, telnet stop working , cant sniff 3389 packets tcpdump. after few minutes telnet in 3389 port work fine if try use client...  in event logs have winlogon id 4005 "the windows logon process has unexpectedly terminated."  anybody can help? working before , without reason starts bizarre error. thanks luiz mercante mcp | mcts windows network | mcts windows apps | mcts sql 2008 | mcitp sql 2008 sqldicas@outlook.com http://sqldicas.com.br hi, thank post. it working before , without reason starts bizarre error. know hardware/software change on server recently? i suggest clean boot server test issue if exist. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796 moreover, please read event id 4005 article narrow down issue. hope you. event id 4005 — windows logon availability http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/

about default domain policy

if default group policy configure on domain , ou group policy configure small policy apply? hi 1.the local gpo applied. 2.gpos linked sites applied. 3.gpos linked domains applied. 4.gpos linked organizational units applied. nested organizational units, gpos linked parent organizational units applied before gpos linked child organizational units applied. also check article detailed information, https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc778890(v=ws.10).aspx this posting provided no warranties or guarantees,and confers no rights. best regards burak uğur Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Allow a standard domain user to determine who has a file open

hello, we have excel file several people open , edit, often someone leaves open on there desktop prevents else editing it. i way standard domain users see has excel file open.  come desk when can view open files through computer manager determine this, i'd staff able determine themselves.    running windows server 2008 x64. does know of way of acheiving this? thanks andrew andrew in excel, click on "tools" -> "share workbook". the name of users appear under: "who has workbook open now". additionally, can check "allow changes more 1 user @ same time". excel not open file in exclusive mode default, allowing changes save concurrently. leonardo fagundes Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

PowerShell RunAs DifferentUser

hi , i make script copy jar file domain users . , deploy group policy , saw script doesn't work because  domain users aren't administrator on local computer run script manualy , gived domain admin account , script work . thing must make " run "  if there idea issue please tell me . script : function bitk {return [intptr]::size -eq 8 } if (bitk -like "true") { copy-item \\x.x.x.x\dogan\xx.jar "c:\program files (x86)\x\x" } else { copy-item \\x.x.x.x\dogan\xx.jar "c:\program files\x\x" } thanks , regards. : )) found way issue .. :)) group policy .. "user configuration > preferences > windows settings > files  " i added new object , selecet "replace " show souce , destination , it's finish : ))) thanks .. Windows Server  > 

How to add features to an offline VHDX file with powershell

so trying add features offline image powershell seem rejected each time.  i have read http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831809.aspx can't right.  so here have tried do: want add dns offline .vhdx opened powershell admin rights , typed following cmdlets install-windowsfeature dns -vhdx test.vhdx -restart offline image want install dns test.vhdx.  this file located in c drive in folder named "hyper_v"  have tried also: install-windowsfeature dns -vhdx c:\hyper_v\test.vhdx -restart no luck.  please advise.  i know how add features offline image via gui know via powershell.   thank in advance this not hyper-v question.  might want take question powershell forum - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home?forum=winserverpowershell - or scripting guys forum - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home?forum=itcg .:|:.:|:. tim Windows Server

RDP users stuck at "Welcome" screen and cannot login

hi, in our business, have application server host 1 application , has rdp services enabled allow multiple users remotely connect , launch hosted application. the server vmware (esxi 5.5 patch 9) virtual machine running windows server 2012 r2 standard. 16gb of ram , 8 vcpu. we've had server in production since may , we've seen 2 occurrences of issue far. @ 1 point, new users not able log server using rdp. users logged in can still work on server/application without issue. new users try login, input domain username , password, stay stuck @ "welcome" screen. don't disconnected, spins @ "welcome" forever. interestingly enough, you'll able see username (domain\username) on top of "welcome" text, when issue happens, shows "other user". way "fix" issue manually reset virtual machine (power off/power on). the issue happened last night , did troubleshooting before resetting server. @ first, believed rdp protocol affec

ODX - Inconsistent behavior on different servers

hi, i have installed couple of new hyper-v hosts in our prod. environment , have noticed odx "works" on 1 of them. config looks like: host a: hp proliant dl380e g8 / windows server 2012 datacenter host b: ibm bladecenter hs23 / windows server 2012 standard (limited # of vm's on one) storage: smb3 share on netapp filer (fas3220 - clustered ontap 8.2.1) reg key hklm\system\currentcontrolset\control\filesystem\filtersupportedfeaturesmode has same value, being 0 (=odx enabled), on 2 servers.  when copy, host a, vhdx file on smb3 share (to same share), can see odx being used (no traffic on netw. interfaces , tokens file's modified date gets updated current timestamp). when exact same operation host b (same share), can see data being transferred to/from host (and token file's modified date not being updated). besides 2 2012 servers, i've installed 2 2012r2 servers , don't appear using odx either. could tell me if there's setting in serv

Networking completely broken in 10130?

hi, i posted on over windows insider forums, , have been told (instead?) post here, here goes: so - appears networking , absolutely broken in 10130 -- if want other turn pc on , have dhcp address. i had had situation discussed in detail here: https://communities.vmware.com/thread/491560?tstart=0 that - windows 10 breaks auto-bridge functionality of vmware workstation 11 (latest build). no problem, though, because work-around did work - create bridge between host-only vmware adapter , actual physical host adapter.  all works. at least did until 10130.  in 10130, bridge doesn't work @ all, , "host-only" connection seen bridge, meaning host loses internet connectivity, client. sadly, right-clicking on network adapter (including, bridge) crashes explorer.exe.  epic fail. way part-way normal use device manager delete bridge, , both adapters, device scan re-find physical adapter.  i've used vmware's virtual network manager re-create host-only a

Lost Drive letter and drive admin share (e$)

i running windows storage server (hp branded) 2003 x64 on hp dl185 server hp smart array p800 sas/sata controller.  have 2 arrays on controller - 1 raid 1 (mirrored) , other raid 5.  both populated 500gb sata drives.  raid 5 array had removed , recreated because of multiple drive failure (one failed , not rebuild because of in pre-failure status).  replaced drives , recreated array , 1 logical drive on array.  rebooted, , used disk manager create simple partition (2 tb).  formatted partition , gave drive letter (e:).  restored data drive.  every time reboot server, drive letter goes away.  partition , data still there, have assign drive letter , re-share shared folders every time.  noticed have no admin share (e$) drive.  have checked autoshare setting in registry , entry not there (which should default creating admin share @ boot).  have idea can drive , have stay there?  in advance guidance!!! now every time reboot server, drive letter goes away. verify automount enabled

Windows 7 PC's not pulling down updates as per GPO

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good morning all, i appreciate help. i seeing of windows 7 client pc's not pulling down updates our windows 2012 wsus version: 6.2.9200.16384. all pc's are in security group called user_windows-7 , have wsus gpo linked that, below wsus settings: as can see have specified wsus server clients see via ip port number wsus (i read recommended - can confirmed) many reading , contributing. source file: /msdownload/update/software/updt/2014/01/windows8-rt-kb2917499-x64_fadd04672988799783bbe6700e429c138454c3e2.cab the source file little bit strange ! how have set update source in settings of wsus server ? how have set proxy options in settings ? does server able go on internet without passing through proxy ? can try ? david courtel technician wsus third-party softwares publishing : http://wsuspackagepublisher.codeplex.com Windows Server

0x80070041 in GPP

hi,  i have strange issue. use file copy in gpp , on client there event 4098 info  ... 0x80070041 network access denied ... but client can copy file  voytas ok, found solution. problem missing spn matrix object (host/maxtrix_host.domain.local , host/maxtrix_host). voytas Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Parameter Question

hi all, quick question on i've come across recently. in example below( , in other similar ones), 'computername' parameter has been set being fed '$computername.' after testing, noticed script work if use '$computername,' '$computer,' , '$computers' values parameter, nothing else. assuming latter 2 work because hold values(although, not sure how or why $computers works, since foreach enumerating it); why $computername works, not sure. i'm guessing there built in functionality when declare parameter, when use name value, represents whatever current value gets placed there? i'm not being confusing :) code below: $computers = 'testbox1' , 'testbox2' , 'testbox3' function rebootwork { param([string]$computername) foreach($computer in $computers) { get-wmiobject win32_operatingsystem -computer $computername | invoke-wmimethod -name reboot | out-null } } rebootwork -computername $comp

language pack installation problem on Windows 2008 R2 Fr

hi all, i have windows 2008 r2 sp1 fr installed on server. have install english language pack in order make run program. the pack : windows6.1-kb974587-x64-en-us downloaded on : http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=1246 unzip exe , take lp.cab. enter path cab in regional , language setting tab.   the validation fails error message "lmpossible d'installer la langue sur le serveur"  in english "impossible install language on server"   in event log have : le module linguistique pour en-us n’est pas applicable pour ce système. téléchargez le module linguistique correspondant à l’architecture et au sku de votre système. google translate : language pack for en-us is not applicable for system. download the language pack that matches architecture and the sku on system. tried search own without success, seems nobody ever ecounterd error. idea ? i resolved issue.   there special

Schedule task fails to execute export to excel application which uses Microsoft.Interop.Excel every day for 1st time

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hi, have create windows application using c# code uses microsoft.interop.excel create export data database excel. have created schedule task in windows server 2008 r2 execute same every morning @ 6:30 am. when run task manually, works fine , creates excel file, task fails @ 6:30 every morning.  seems like, have manually execute task every day, after manually execute task, works fine day, either run manually or set other time in schedule task. please let me know if have came across such issue. abhijit sil which user account have specified run task ?  did select appropriate os versions ? , did try selecting run highest privileges  setting enabled ? e.g.  also, make sure account used running task has been granted  log on batch job  permissions on server in question.  regards, santosh i not represent organisation work for, opinions expressed here, own. posting provided as is no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. blo

Suppernetting with DHCP server 08 R2

the time has come, need add more clients our class "c" network. have standard class "c" network cidr of /24. want use /21 network so can get more host. want dhcp server assign these different networks different departments within company. instance development own subnet , forth. understand concept of supernetting, instance can have 8 networks total of 2046 host using /21 starting out @ 192.168.16.1 , ending 192.168.23.254. questions these. 1) can dhcp server allocate the different subnets various departments. 2) if dhcp can question 1, how accomplish each department getting perspective ip range. 3) need have rras server setup within network? hello,  please refer below answers in bold characters. can dhcp server allocate different subnets various departments. yes  if dhcp can question 1, how accomplish each department getting perspective ip range. go super scope , configure settings accordingly. here useful link reference: http://technet.microsoft.c

pushing out software that "requires" admin rights....

i have piece of software needs installed on 200 users machines....however software requires admin rights install. so, using group policy, can push out software users have local admin rights, not install on machines not have local admin rights. whats best way accomplish without giving 200 people admin rights? so, using group policy, can push out software users have local admin rights, not install on machines not have local admin rights.   -- understanding not correct. when group policy used distribute (software either assigned or published through gpo) software's/applications, users don't need have admin access on local machines.  whats best way accomplish without giving 200 people admin rights?  -- in perception, best practice create software distribution gpo , "assign" application/s computers ou.  for more information on software distribution using gpo, suggest go through following articles assigning , publishing software   http://technet.microsoft.

How to hide "Network" icon within "Save In" dialog box

hi, i using windows 2008 server ts service, appreciate if let me know how can hide "network" icon under "save in" option within "save as" dialog box using gpo or modifying registry in various applications please, e,g, notepad or ms office 2003. thank you. regards, william hi,   regarding office 2003, please contact office support further assistance. third party programs, please contact software vendor directly. if hide network icon in windows build-in programs notepad, please refer following suggestion.   as far know, there 2 ways meet requirement:   1. add following registry key via startup script. please note need restart computer changes take effort.   [hklm\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\nonenum] {f02c1a0d-be21-4350-88b0-7367fc96ef3c}"=dword:00000001   you can deploy registry changes via group policy preferences. refer to: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc771589.aspx         

Increasing the number of vCPUs in Windows 2003 R2

hi, i have virtual server installed 2 vcpus , increase 4.  know how make modification vm i'm wondering is, there have or worry windows server point of view.  that's guest's os not host. the vm windows server 2003 r2 64-bit.  production machine , don't want make change if make unstable or if have go through lot of work once vcpus changed.  btw, is running sql server 2005. thanks in advance, linn shouldn't problem might ask them here. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverhyperv/threads http://communities.vmware.com/community/       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  > 

Email address is being spoofed

i have user receiving 1000+ undeliverable messages form mail servers on world. appears spoofing his e-mail address. have confirmed none of emails originating our mail server. there can stop or need change email address?  thank hello,   may know kind of e-mail system user using?   i highly suggest post in our exchange forum, no matter whether related exchange server. people there have better knowledge on email systems , may have better ideas how prevent this. besides, people there may share useful information you.   http://forums.microsoft.com/technet/default.aspx?forumgroupid=235&siteid=17   thank understanding , cooperation.   best regards, chang yin Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

RD 2012 R2 Gateway and Web Access server for external users

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hi all, i’ve setup rds 2012 r2 environment. want grant internet users access remote apps using web access interface (no rdp client or desktop sessions, web access interface , have users launch remote apps). initially thinking of configuring firewall redirect external fqdn , port internal web access server. know can done many people recommend not doing , use rd gateway. i’ve found plenty of documentation on how setup rd gateway , configure have rdp clients access session host farm , launch remote desktop sessions not want do. want users access web access server web interface , launch remote apps. cannot find documentation on how via rd gateway server. can provide step step details?? thanks, jesmat its simple this. use gateway servers webservers too, , through server manager installe web role , gateway role on same server. need enable 443 internet server, configuration when done through server manager configure go through gateway anyway - little needs configured. gate

Changed AD username, but old username still shows on some file permission entries.

we running windows 2003 ad environment netapp fas2020 filer shared storage. yesterday, changed username of 1 of our employees have done many others in past. i changed name of user's home directory , changed location of home folder in 'profile' tab of object's ad properties. the issue when go view or edit security settings on user's home directory, entries stored under old username.  if remove entry , readd new username, reappears under old username.  if add folder did not have explicit access, correctly adds new username.  if view settings machine, same issue occurs. another thing note username appears in security tab "domain\oldusername" whereas other users appear "domain\oldusername ( username@domain.com ).  imagine because old username not exist , has no email address. i'm not sure if issue our netapp filer or our ad environment.  know of ntfs permissions (correct me if wrong), sid stored in filesystem netapp knows nothing of user

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over holidays watched number of teched europe presentations talked vnext's new shared nothing storage cluster functionality (*really* cool btw) , improvements made 'in-place' migration of existing clusters vnext. the migration presentation recommended upgrade approach of: drain/transfer cluster roles a cluster node other cluster nodes remove node cluster install vnext on node re-add node to cluster (placing cluster 'mixed' 2012/vnext functional level) then 'rinse , repeat' cluster nodes, , when comfortable increase cluster functional level "vnext" i fine approach outlined except don't see way apply 2 node cluster -- there risk of loss of functionality if single active node runs problem while vnext node being built.  {is expectation "fact of life" , there nothing solve problem?} further, there no discussion of "in-place" migration shared das shared nothing storage, hope perform migration adding 2 new nodes (it has

Uploading files to SharePoint (2013) slow with SPFileCollection.Add() method

files coming file share on hitachi storage (all 15k sas). no issues getting file using readallbytes() method byte array , convert stream object. overall server resources good; no memory or cpu spikes , network latency <1ms. however, did notice 200ms roundtrip latency on 1 of sharepoint worker processes. passing file name , stream object parameters spfilecollection.add() method. pretty standard stuff. the method taking 2-3 minutes execute. target folder is 4 levels deep , has 20k+ items in already, finished uploading files library 2.8 million documents in , uploading metadata @ 3-4 seconds per document. i realize may not powershell issue @ all, wanted post here first see if has encountered before. this how upload large libraries.  fast: http://blog.kloud.com.au/2013/09/06/map-sharepoint-libraries-with-local-file-drive-a-step-by-step-guide/ after attach library can use powershell "copy-item" command copy files , folders.  attributes automatically mapped. \_(ツ

local users and gurops

i new gpo want know local users , gurops. have added members builtin\administrator , %domainname%\domain admins selected update action again checked delete members groups/usersboxes issue not able administrator  access. please let me know groups need retain in local users , groups? hi, regarding how use group policy preferences local users , groups manage local admin group, following article can referred reference. how use group policy preferences secure local administrator groups http://www.grouppolicy.biz/2010/01/how-to-use-group-policy-preferences-to-secure-local-administrator-groups/ in addition, can run gpupdate/force forcefully , update group policy settings, , can run command gpresult/h gpreport.html collect group policy result report check how group policy settings applied. moreover, if goes wrong application of group policy settings, following thread can referred troubleshooting. [forum faq] common steps start troubleshooting group policy application issues

KB976569 installs successfully... over and over and over again... and still shows up on windowsupdate.microsoft.com the next time

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/thread/413cc090-885f-4ca6-9597-1d595a362d51?prof=required we carrying on thought thread because answer thread was:  don't solve problem, hide update. can tell me windowsupdate (or wsus, since appear using same logic) is using determine update needed?  apparently, it using other patch file itself, because patch file reports installs successfully. (and have on 6 gigs worth of 12 megabyte log files prove it). if can solve problem in terms of windowsupdate (and it's nothing personal papa bear, hiding update not solve problem), problem wsus solved. what gives?  did let new guy package update?  (and old timers reading thread right , gigglin' behinds off?)  =)   (some additional keywords here): * update has been downloaded computer if select it, finish installing (recommended)  (this says when go windowsupdate , @ bugger update still there) and here bit recent log file in c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\local settin