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change users/computers from workgroup to domain

hi all,   we use windows server 2003. have 1 active directory domain. few computers/users in domain. of users/computers in workgroup. how can change users workgroup domain,. thank you, hello, you can use usmt or moveuser.exe migrate users workgroup domain http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555542 isaac oben mcitp:ea, mcse Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Save As Default to User C Drive

is possible, when "save as" file using published app have save dialog box default users c: drive opposed rds user profile? now, if user wants save files pc, have traverse "c on machinename drive\users\<user>\what ever folder want save to" (way our users) we have couple satellite offices pc's not members of domain don't think gpo work these users. hi, you can specify the default location manually each user, example: \\tsclient\c\users\username\documents if know server user name , local pc user name match, use script or similar set default save location each app.  script/group policy preference/etc. set each app default save registry value similar this: \\tsclient\c\users\%username%\documents for example, word script/gpp set below registry value: hkcu\software\microsoft\office\15.0\word\options doc-path     reg_expand_sz     \\tsclient\c\users\%username%\documents again, above assumes user names match , paths match--it possible lo

Migrating SBS 2003 to Dell Poweredge T110 Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Foundation

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hi, i have client sbs 2003 - acting file , sql server.  no exchange or iis.  best/easiest approach migrating new dell t110, came server 2008 r2 sp1 foundation preinstalled. should full migration (reinstalling 2008 r2) or setup new server match functionality of old server (users, sql server, etc)? the network consists of 1 server , 5 xp client machines. hi,   before migrating windows server 2008 r2 foundation, need state support 15 user accounts can access , use server software.   to migrate windows small business server 2003 windows server 2008 r2 foundation, please follow steps below:   1.health checks on small business server 2003 2.join new windows 2008 server domain member server 3.prepare active directory windows 2008 r2 server 4.make windows 2008 r2 server domain controller of existing small business server 2003 domain 5.transfer dhcp service 6.migrate sharepoint services 7.migrate shared user data 8.uninstall exchange 2003 small business serve

Import-csv for a single row record in a csv file?

hi, working on csv files , found out if file has single row of record import-csv doesnot work it. please elaborate , give me solution work around it? well if there no header, can specify one, lets have 3 fields... specify names in order appear in file   import-csv myfile.csv -header field1,field2,field3   justin rich http://jrich523.wordpress.com please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Short lease times on DHCP 2012 Failover

under scope properties have lease duration set 8 days when client assigned ip lease expires after 1 hour. hi, in new windows srver 2012 dhcp failover, initial lease = mclt (maximum client lead time).  afterwards(50% of mclt, in case 30 minutes), same client renew , 8 days scope definition.  i encourage read dhcp failover protocol rfc.  i haven't seen microsoft documenting properly. i'm thinking blogging more details. http://tools.ietf.org/html/draft-ietf-dhc-failover-12#section-5.2 -sylvain Windows Server  >  Network Infrastructure Servers

Nap claint Problem

give me answer , fast  hi, thank  post. please follow thread: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservernap/thread/9437e21c-70e2-4bb3-9dda-9e0fe0bab164 regards, nick gu - msft Windows Server  >  Network Access Protection

Promote and demote a domain controller windows server 2008

hello everyone. i have read the information in the technet library about promote , demote domain controllers, however, is the first time i'll it in a production environment and want to make sure will work properly . i have in my organization single site and a single domain , i have 2 servers running domain controllers both windows server 2008 , both global catalog . they not really servers one is a conventional pc and the other a workstation . the pc is the primary domain controller . i have now the opportunity place a hp server to replace this pc because is not very reliable. from understand must use dcpromo.exe in this new server and put a secondary domain controller . after completing this process , i should move the operations master role to new server and then use dcpromo.exe in pc , remove the

Start menu and apps will not run (Build 10041)

seeking of assistance can fix   hi unsc, please create another admin account , check issue again. if have logged built-in admin account, start menu supposed not work. further, may try switch fast ring , upgrade windows 10 build 10049. best regards 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  >  Windows 10 Insider Preview General

Black Tiles

hi. working fine me until morning. while using rd , connected 1 server, initiated connection server desktop (which every day). when connected got strange screen had black tiles floating around blocking view. if moved mouse on them temporarily clear came after moved mouse again. happens on every connection start regardless of server connecting to. i running windows 10 latest updates , servers connecting either win 2012 or 2008 r2. have restarted, checked video driver version , switched windows default desktop theme. i confirmed happening pc , have others in house not experiencing issues. use rd every day , made no changes on laptop today. connecting servers use time (not new machines). anyone else ever have happen? and appeared, issue having gone. did not make changes. suspect there background process on laptop causing resource issues. Windows Server

Group policy, scheduled tasks

hello! please, solve following problem. i have mix of windows7/xp os. have configured group policy run cmd files. going on windows 7, scheduled tasks didn't appear on xp machines , therefore not executed. believe problem in gpprefcl.dll extension, absent on xp machines. cannot copy , register then. hi, try below steps, 1. install group policy preference client side extensions windows xp (kb943729) below link, http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3628 2. checkout below thread configuring scheduled tasks xp machines, http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/b602afa8-0773-4944-aefb-390357ddd1ad/2008r2-group-policy-preferences-scheduled-task-xp?forum=winservergp regards, gopi jiji technologies Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Can NPS force computer AND user authentication?

hi, i have functional 802.1x using cisco wlan microsoft nps.  it capable of domain authentication against security groups on ad.   on nps have 2 separate network policies, 1 computer , other user.  this fine, policy works sequentially or statement rather , statement. so @ moment, a device valid user certificate logon can invalid computer. i'm looking ensure user on domain computer in correct security group. anyone implemented in way machine authentication prerequisite user authentication? regards rob p.s. have setup cisco acs using 'machine access restrictions' feature. enabling nap give option combine user , machine groups in same policy , statement. Windows Server  >  Network Access Protection

windows server 2000 dns forward lookup zone enumeration slow on new domain controller

we promoted new server domain controller can retire older hardware. noticed using dnsmgmt.msc slower enumerate ad integrated forward lookup zone on new dc on old dc. there setting fix this? hello erik, make sure configure subnet dns servers preferred , secondary dns on nic settings, in case 192.168.102.4 , 192.168.102.44. choose server itslef preferred , other 1 secondart. the other subnet dns servers, 144.144.13.4 , 172.16.1.4, maybe add additional dns on advannced dns settings only. after change run ipconfig /flushdns , iponfig /registerdns , restart netlogon service on new , old dc. personal wouldn't use them have 2 dns servers in subnet. then check again if problem exists. best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  > 

BITS service will not start.

here system error event id: 7024 the background intelligent transfer service service terminated service-specific error 2147943763 (0x80070553). this started when upgrading wsus 3 sp1 sp2 seemed uninstall wsus @ time.  wsus not listed in add remove programs.  trying reinstall wsus gets me point says bits 2.0 required.  trying install bits leads error saying installed already.  pretty sure bits needing removed , reapplied move next step.  experts want offer help?    staple bench computers the os in question sbs 2003 sp2 , @ time of wsus sp2 install. asked, unanswered question .. , more significant in light of platform involved: there items in of wsus v3 release notes documents (rtm, sp1, or sp2) might apply sbs2003 system? could not find kb969932. arrghh.. entered kb number incorrectly. should kb969632 . (i've corrected original post also.) lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa principal/cto, onsite technology solutions, houston, texas microsoft mv

Powershell FileSystem Event/Image manipulation issues

hello, i'm working on project involving filesystem events, , image manipulation. i've written attached script, having trouble it. seems work 90% of time. unfortunately, 80% of time, (2) events trigger each file system event occurs. , crash. not sure if there blaring issues code, if willing take look, appreciated. the filesystem event seems run smoothly (i.e. can remove of own code, , produces message everytime add file watch folder.) when start manipulating file, , remove watch folder, things start act funky. 2 things i'm seeing weird event happen twice each file added watchfolder, although script run correctly. , second weird thing happens, error thrown , stop.  it's been frustrating, lol. see script below: #by bigteddy 05 september 2011 #this script uses .net filesystemwatcher class monitor file events in folder(s). #the advantage of method on using wmi eventing can monitor sub-folders. #the -action parameter can contain valid powershell c

Are device and RDS CALS tied to the server OS?

i have 2 clients in similar situation.  one on windows server 2003, other on server 2008.  both want upgrade server 2012.  client 1, server 2003:  does need purchase either new desktop cals or rdp cals new server? client 2, server 2008:  does need purchase either new desktop cals or rdp cals new server? it appears on both instances.  there seems upgrade path server os, not cals.  cal structure has changed yet again , new base , additive cals need purchased products/services intend use.  below links may useful. http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/about-licensing/product-licensing.aspx#tab=1 http://download.microsoft.com/download/0/4/b/04bd0eb1-42fe-488b-919f-3981ef9b2101/ws2012_licensing-pricing_datasheet.pdf in case, need speak ms sales rep make sure have bases covered. Windows Server  > 

Pushing out Perfmon Data Collector to multiple servers

hi we have 200 application servers in our environment - windows 2008 server. on 1 server, have perfmon data collector running counters set. i'd is: i. set data collector collects data on day day basis, 7 days, re-writes/deletes original files (this prevent wasting space) ii. send data collector out 200 servers performance data saved servers last 7 days iii. if want add perfmon counter or similar, can remotely amend data collectors on servers too. anyone know how can this? hi,   you can create data collector set counters in current performance monitor display. can refer following article:   create data collector set performance monitor http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc722148.aspx   create data collector set monitor performance counters http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc722414.aspx   scheduling , managing data in windows performance monitor http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc766082.aspx  

New release for iOS problem found

in newest release have found when using web browser bluetooth keyboard unable enter numbers in input box or field set receive whole numbers or integers box input price. in previous release worked. now if the input field alphanumeric numbers like: ball-123 in fields numbers 9.35 nothing happens. way works uses on screen keyboard. defeats advantage of using bluetooth keyboard. i sure version working 8.1.21 might have been 8.1.22 new version 8.1.23 not. connecting ipad pro 12" latest ios new windows 10 desktop pc have tried 3 browsers firefox, ie11, , chrome have same behavior in html price fields. interesting text strings work noted today. windows calculater app bluetooth keyboard works. unique browsers interger fields. hope info helps webmaster myself in fixing code problems helps have more info . Windows Server  > 

Windows Server 2003

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my server crashed , rebuilding drives.  @ point installing windows server 2003 r2 enterprise x62 edition original disks can't find product key.  how replacement key?  need 1 key small shop 1 dell 1850 server.  thank you. hi,   the product key should kept yourself.   if lost, may try contact vendor or local microsoft customer service center prove , replace product key.   otherwise, need purchase new license.   regards, arthur li technet community support Windows Server  >  Setup Deployment

Win2k3 removing cluster Network card - Does it reset group

jsut quick question, have network card has dependency placed on resource in same cluster group. dependency not required, , wish remove dependency on network card. however, before doing so, need confirm if removal of dependency require / cause outage on cluster group high availability application , outages must minimised (which why need remove dependency has caused high severity incidents in past cluster group has not restarted due issues regarding dependency on network card not required application work). this not accurate. while might true versions of mscs require take resource offline add  a dependency, don't think ever true removing dependency resource. can remove dependencies resource without needing change state of resource. so, wesl, should able remove dependency without issue. as adding dependency, in windows 2008, you can now add dependency resource without needed take resource offline in order make change. in prior versions of windows, cluster required resource offlin

Licensing Key Automatically Embed During Installation

hi experts, please let me know how can add licensing key in windows iso image , make add automatically when windows installing. means don't want put key manually during installation. must added automatically. have that. please guide me urgently. thanks. ali hi, depending on version of windows using, article may helpful: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd744266(v=ws.10).aspx don (please take moment "vote helpful" and/or "mark answer", applicable. helps community, keeps forums tidy, , recognises useful contributions. thanks!) Windows Server  >  Setup Deployment

Server 2008

having issues windows server 2008. when try run consistency checks using dpm manager come failed.  i have tried running check disk(chdsk), doing memory tests, doing clean boot, verified hard drives healthy, verifying anti-virus turned off , running sfc scan.  the error sfc scan (scwvariables.xml corrupt) otherwise no other errors that.  i tried copying file known server , re-ran sfc still throws error. when @ event viewer has errors vss nothing specific. have done searching online , have found there possibly corrupt .dll files.   would doing system update readiness tool identify anything? wanting upgrade 2008 r2.   would doing system update readiness tool identify anything? wanting upgrade 2008 r2. you try , review %systemroot%\logs\cbs\checksur.log i'd leery of doing in-place upgrade of suspected corrupt server. better option clean install , migrate roles or application on new one.       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional mi

Error 806 when using public IP

i going create vpn server company. the server win2012 , config vpn + nat. when testing server. however, when try use computer connect server through pptp, error 806 occur. my server vm machine. company has jumpier, set port forward server. gre, choose use port 2048 transfer ip protocol gre. when use client connect public ip, suppose alright because can connect using private ip. now, not sure problem. i tried disabling both server's , client's firewall , still occur error 806 hi, the nat editor mean ability translate port number of gre packet, rras of windows server system, named nat editor, other device may have other name , different setting. and should enable “nat editor” function on device/router configured translate public ip(101.30.53.99) private ips. in other words, device/router configured ip address 101.30.53.99 should enable function “nat editor”, translate port number of gre packet when comes internet private network. if jumpier router has pu

Windows Server 2003 R2 IIS Will Not Uninstall or Install

last year upgraded windows 2000 server windows server 2003 r2 sp2. noticed recently, while trying install symantec endpoint protection 11, iis admin , www publishing services not running. attempting run services gave error amounted missing files. attempted uninstall via windows components when asks service pack 2 disk says can't find needed files though right there. i've tried every windows server r2 w/sp2 have, downloaded sp2 files extracted them , tried no avail. iis admin , www publishing no longer show in services. i've researched quite alot , still have no answers. appreciate , suggestions getting fixed may have. sep 11 not install unless can problem resolved. many in advance csitech hi histech,   can please try copy files file extension of .dl_ under i386 folder windows server 2003 sp2 cd systemroot\system32 folder on problematic server? , may check if issue can resolved.   hope helps. david shen - msft

Best Print Server

what best operating system performant , stable print server? 80% of workstations windows xp sp3 10% windows 7 10% windows 2000 i install windows 2008 r2 print server if workstations 32bit, ita choice you? advice? thanks you hit issue windows 2000 machines when opening printer properties of x64 shared printers.  clients can print fine , open local printer preferences, windows 2000 not recognize x64 (amd64) platform , throws dialog. that said, best print server 2008 r2 print driver isolation enabled print drivers.  read on how add 32bit drivers 64bit machine.  when have never done this, it's challenge, there several ways this, once know one, others easy. alan morris windows printing team; search microsoft knowledge base here: http://support.microsoft.com/search/default.aspx?adv=1 Windows Server  > 

Fail to start my own service that tcpip service depends on...

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hi, i have own service executed under localsystem account. set tcpip service depends on own service block tcpip related activities being launched until service started. has been working fine windows 7, windows 2008 r2. on windows 2012, no longer start service. error is: error 15401:  the service has invalid run level setting. run level service must not higher run level of dependent services. and event id is: 7000 after remove tcpip dependency, able start own service no issue. not sure if shed light on underlying cause? there changed in 2012 causes this? , workaround?  appreciated! frank. there's sure not lot of info on might help. http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/bd5c745c-a4dd-437d-bec8-b1bead3d48a5/what-is-a-service-run-level  might ask on here well. http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/windowsdesktop/en-us/home?category=windowsdesktopdev  might set here.       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional

Hyper-V licensing 2016

hi, i don't understand new license per core hyper-v windows standard 2016. have 2 cpu 8 cores each. have buy? need a) 8 x 2 cores pack windows standard 2016? or b) 1 full license of windows standard 2016? i received quote reseller , quote included 1 full license of windows standard 2016.  i thinking licensing has changed. if a), include 2 virtual os included windows standard license? thank you this technical forum, not legal forum.  should talk reseller.  should able explain you. here non-microsoft explanation might find helpful if don't want talk reseller - https://www.petri.com/understanding-windows-server-2016-licensing here microsoft's documentation on - http://download.microsoft.com/download/7/2/9/7290ea05-dc56-4bed-9400-138c5701f174/wssc2016licensingfaq.pdf . : | : . : | : . tim Windows Server  > 

How do you remote manage the firewall?

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in 2008 r2 remote manage firewall rules in server manager. (the remote server core install.) i unable find capability in server 2012.  know has in menu or drop down somewhere. i can't find it. can tell me at? hi, can use windows powershell or mmc snap-in remote mange windows firewall. in addition, please ensure inbound firewall rules: remote services management , windows firewall remote management enabled in remote server. more information, please refer to manage server core server configure remote management in server manager configuring firewall remote management of workgroup server core installation hope helps. jeremy wu technet community support Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

DFS for user file synchronization?

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my company has ton of laptop users complain documents sync times file server everytime login or logout. i t's syncing "hidden" csc/offline files, no files reside in local documents folder. need access documents when out in field , internet-less. we still use xp sync window annoyingly visible @ login/logoff. we limited 100mbit because our fileserver resides in colocation datacenter, 100mbit connection office. sync time can quite lengthy users tons of files (yes block silly file types). now, coworker claims @ previous company used dfs sync user's docs file server in background, no syncing process hold them when logging off or shutting down. now i've done quite bit of googling on this, , can't find documentation or guides on how user's data (let alone bunch of highly mobile ones). thing dfs seems used server file replication , namespaces (combining multiple fileservers 1 location users). is dfs legitment tool synchronizing mobile users data

Windows 2003 SP2 with Exchange 2007 bug check

help please, i have windows server has rebooted twice following event id , bug check: event type:    information event source:    save dump event category:    none event id:    1001 date:        8/2/2008 time:        11:53:39 am user:        n/a computer:    svrexc02 description: the computer has rebooted bugcheck.  bugcheck was: 0x0000007f (0x0000000000000008, 0x0000000080050031, 0x00000000000006f8, 0xfffffadf90568912). dump saved in: c:\windows\memory.dmp. for more information, see , support center @ http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp. i not know how read memory dump. can help? thanks   hi,   i suggest contact our microsoft customer service , support (css) issue, locate exact problem of stop error, need analyze crash dump file. unfortunately, debugging beyond can in forum. you can speak directly microsoft support professional analyze crash dump. complete list of microsoft product support services phone numbers , information support costs, please go following address on

Upgrade from Server 2012 R2 to Server 2016 fails with adprep

i trying upgrade server 2012 r2 essentials system windows 2016 essentials.   presume 2012 version domain controller, because full name looks aaaa.bbb.local.  use automatic backups 5 computers , none of them have joined domain.  log server administrative account, , have group memberships administrator account has, including domain, enterprise, , schema admin groups.  install stops message:   "active directory on domain controller not contain windows server 2016 adprep /forestprep updates.  see http://go.microsoft/fwlink/?linkid=113955."  find adprep executable on install dvd , attempt run in command prompt window.  program fails because claims not member of schema admin group and/or enterprise admin group.  have tried admin command prompt, same results.  bug? or doing wrong?  realize microsoft discourages type of upgrade, didn't think prohibited in way! actor39 did find solution this?  i'm getting exact same error.

Active Directory Certificate Server - CLR Distribution Points

i have certificated created our ad team , has problem. when certificate used ie11 works.  when used vendors .net application if fails - looking certificate has been revoked. i'm not conversant in how crls should i've pasted in here. the part seems odd me /// on ldap. any thoughts??? [1]crl distribution point      distribution point name:           full name:                url=ldap:///cn=our-policyca(3),cn=servername,cn=cdp,cn=public%20key%20services,cn=services,cn=configuration,dc=corp,dc=nrc,dc=gc,dc=ca?certificaterevocationlist?base?objectclass=crldistributionpoint david is vendor on domain joined machine?  i assume external or not on domain.  the crl in ad domain , vendors machine not trust ca.  if scenario correct, need setup trust root ca (import certificate onto machine) Windows Server  > 

New-ItemProperty creates string instead of DWord when run via GPO

the code below works expected when run via elevated cli, creating appropriate dword entry if necessary, or changing value 1. the same code works when run via login or startup gpo, except creates string value instead of dword value. i stumped. in advance can provide here.   $revision = 3 #working ## initialize event logging $eventlog = new - object system.diagnostics.eventlog( 'application' ) $eventlog .machinename = "." $eventlog .source = "script" ## send start message event log $eventlog .writeentry( "[enablelinkedconnections][1]" + "registry editing has begun!" ) # create new 32-bit dword key\value if don't exist if ($(test - path hklm:\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system\enablelinkedconnections) -eq "false" ) { new - itemproperty "hklm:\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system" - name "enablelinkedconnections" - valu

FTP Folder View Security

dear , i express issue basicly , have ftp site , 4 different folders have been assigned 4 different companies , need hide every each folder names unconcerned ones. noone else should view of folder names except ones assigned them. of ftp usernames different , exist in active directory.folder has been shared , security settings include ones concern. exp . if user comes ftp root , should see folder not others , same others; want do. ( because of companies competitors , should not know that we are working of them). os : windows 2003 server sp1 (with access based enumeration patch) - tried on windows 2008 server , didnt work. ftp on iis 6.0 ... ps:again say this not access issue... :)) thanks & regards ayhan.   hi,   please try if ftp user isolation can address requirement:   isolating ftp users (iis 6.0) http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/library/iis/c0918f70-7a62-4d91-a05a-6db6ec4a3bb2.mspx?mfr=true   for more information regarding iis, su

I can't create roamin profile

i have windows 2012 server. i want create roaming profile on laptop windows 10. unfortuneatly logging time temporary profile :(. folder user.v5 creating emptly :( on laptop windows 7 don't have problem. everythink works great.   how can solve problem? hi bartekb, >>how can solve problem? please trying upgrade latest windows updates see if helps. besides, please check if following link helpful: https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/03/04/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-14279/ in addition, stated,win7 works well, suppose try ask issue on win10 forum see if have more information: here link: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home?category=windows10itpro additional sources creating roaming profiles , giving appropriate privileges: create roaming user profile https://technet.microsoft.com/en-sg/library/cc784515%28v=ws.10%29.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 security recommendations roaming user profiles sha

wsus automaticUpdates Failure Software Synchronization for client end

hi m ananda i installed , configured wsus 3.2.7600.226 on 2008 serever , clients not showing under managed computers. the client side geting error windowsupdate-- 2012-10-10 10:47:08:973  912 1270 pt warning: pterror: 0x80244019 2012-10-10 10:47:08:973  912 1270 pt warning: getconfig_withrecovery failed: 0x80244019 2012-10-10 10:47:08:973  912 1270 pt warning: refreshconfig failed: 0x80244019 2012-10-10 10:47:08:973  912 1270 pt warning: refreshptstate failed: 0x80244019 2012-10-10 10:47:08:973  912 1270 pt warning: pterror: 0x80244019 2012-10-10 10:47:08:973  912 1270 report warning: reporter failed upload events hr = 80244019. 2012-10-10 10:54:05:931  912 1560 au triggering au detection through detectnow api 2012-10-10 10:54:05:931  912 1560 au triggering online detection (non-interactive) 2012-10-10 10:54:05:931  912 ef8 au ############# 2012-10-10 10:54:05:931  912 ef8 au ## start ##  au: search updates 2012-10-10 10:54:05:931  912 ef8