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font size of comments in word 2010

i opened doc have been editing , reason comment boxes have reduced font size (like 0.5). cant read of them anymore , have hundreds of them. maybe because editting in mac version of ms word yesterday.   either way: i cant seem find way change font sizes - can tell me how please? http://iconlogic.blogs.com/weblog/2010/08/writing-grammar-can-i-change-the-appearance-of-balloons-in-word-2007.html   i pulling hair out.  so many cuss words.  here solution. Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

Network outage during migration normal?

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host: 2008 guest: 2008 r2 sp1 is normal have network outage of ~50 seconds while vm guest migrated separate vm host?  if not, common causes of issue?  below screenshot of netvsc service show how occurs , duration.   hi! yes, normal vm enter saved , unresponsive state, while being migrated between hosts in non-clustered or pre-2008 r2 environment. network drop inavidable no matter migration type used. live migration result in short network loss, when vm disconnects , connects from/to external virtual network on each host. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

GPO on stand alone computer

i'm using gpedit.msc on stand alone computers lock down ie8 history, , in private browsing.   win7 gp has infinate ie8 controls within editor.    win xp limited, , can not lock out inprivate browsing, , can not lock history. is there way can upgrade gpediter in xp, powerful win7? just remark: there group policies can not applied on windows xp.  you can search , download adm templates ie8 use them apply local group policies on xp clients. posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. microsoft student partner microsoft certified professional microsoft certified systems administrator: security microsoft certified systems engineer: security microsoft certified technology specialist: windows server 2008 active directory, configuration microsoft certified technology specialist: windows server 2008 network infrastructure, configuration  

Groups in Active Directory

please let me know usage of domain local distribution , global distribution group hello, group scopes explained here in detail: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755692(ws.10).aspx best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

DNS Server Alias Not Working

hello all, forgive me if not posting in right area of forum. for reason web services not allow me use dns server alias'. i tried create alias in iis 8.0 on server 2012 r2, started creating dns cname , added hostname bindings area in iis console. when try access website gives me connection refused message. web based applications. when typed in dns cname unc path works fine. reason in browser doesn't. there new security thing in server 2012 might've missed. upgraded server 2012 r2 2008 r2. result same when type alias in on workstation or directly server. technical savvy , a+ certified please not afraid use technical terms me. has me puzzled. - jacob hi, according description, understanding cname(for web server) has been created on dns. cname works unc path, website can’t accessed cname error message connection refused. try ping cname, if failed, use nslookup confirm name resolving of dns. open cmd, type command below , end enter: nslookup <cnam

remote registry and KB2563399

have windows 2008 r2 server issue, http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2563399, , have applied hotfix supplied still having issue. restarting remote registry service fix problem, temporarily. else have suggestions? if patch not fix memory leak of service, problem somewhere else. i’d suggest contact microsoft customer support service assistance. obtain phone numbers specific technology request, please refer website listed below: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;en-us;phonenumbers   regards, zhang       technet subscriber support if technet subscription user , have feedback, please send feedback here .   Windows Server  >  Management

No network connections in Active Networks showing at all, but I am connected to my router and it says connection limited

i @ complete loss of one.   drivers ok, nothing wrong in device manager.   i can connect different networks, says limited when go ipconfig /all, has no connections @ all.  nothing.  i've never seen ipconfig show nothing. it seems there disconnect wifi hardware , software.  i don't know turn.  i looking try reinstall @ point.   any tips or advice? oh, troubleshooting tools network connection has no idea wrong. hi, what's build of windows 10 on computer? if it's windows 10 insider preview 10130, known issue. the blog said, wi-fi connectivity may fail @ times due known issue. system reboot required recover state. more information, please read here: announcing windows 10 insider preview build 10130 pcs https://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2015/05/29/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-10130-for-pcs/ update: now pushes new update fix issue, please install update. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3069068 please remember

Active Directory Authentication in Win2003 and Win2003 R2 and Win2008

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hello there, could tell me if application uses active directory setup on win2003 authentication need retested if move active directory setup win2003 r2 or win2008 ? not want repeat authentication test cases on win2003r2 , win2008 unless active directory feature different in these 3 versions of server authentication perspective ? thanks, ashwanth your application works windows 2003 dc should work 2003 r2, 2008, , 2008 r2.  however, change, idea perform testing ensure compatibility? have contacted application vendor information? can set test lab , run copy of application there validate this? the problem is going difficult give absolute guarantee application work expected without testing.   visit anitkb.com , knowledge base. Windows Server  >  Server Manager

Windows 2012 / Winodws 8 Corner Clicking Time!

ok, clicking corners in windows 8 , windows 2012 key , important feature… left down corner brings start page right-down , right-up brings “setting”, “start” , “search” , other things feature on single monitors , full-screen rdp sessions (on single monitors) matter of “getting used it” , it’s ok. say: “give try, used it, you’ll more classic start menu” based on single monitor concept when working on dual monitors or more important multi rdp sessions admin in regular work, seems clicking on corners needs more time because demands more concentration i’ve done tests on condition: ordinary condition in dual screen mode on condition 1: remote desktop sessions in window mode (none-full-screen) getting start menu on windows server 2008r2 gets 1 sec getting start menu (down left) , other things (down right or right) on windows server 2012 gets 3.5 seconds (because high amount of convention) in windows 2012 if don’t concentrate enough you’ll mouse pointer out of “st

shrinking c:\ from 2TB to 150GB

hello all, have 2012r2 vm running on hyperv 2012r2. server c:\ built on 2tb vhdx. tried shrink shrinks 700gb , need shrink 1.850.  have ideas on how this? thanks details  iworkhere. we are getting somewhere. this confirms vm locking 2tb hence host can't shrink it. please let me know these: 1. vhdx dynamic (vhdtype   : dynamic \ fixed) , earlier cmdlet let confirm that. 2. log inside vm, computer management-> disk management identify volume\disk, total size of disk , size of allocated partitions sizes in total. what expected here is, should shrink primary partition here 150gb , 1.8tb should showing as unallocated. these read commands confirm it: diskpart list volume select volume=g detail volume disk ### status size free dyn gpt -------- ------------- ------- ------- --- --- * disk 0 online 150 gb 1800 gb once allow shrink vhdx host. let me, know unallocated size inside vm volume. regards, satyajit p

UAC capabilites...?

on win 7 or 8 box can uac used trigger this behavior? 1) user prompted every vbs or powershell script attempt run 2) user prompted every url selected? or there better tool (even third party) accomplish type of restriction? tia, edm2 no, nothing in box. vbs or powershell scripts can restricted using software restriction policies or applocker (enterprise/ultimate editions only). can prevent them running or allow them without notice - there no option ask user. can allow digitally signed scripts example, while blocking others. again, no user interaction options available. ondrej. Windows Server  >  Security

windows update error 0x80070643

hi, i trying install windows update  on windows 7 sp1 32 bit machine:via run advertisment error , getting below error:  in windows update log: 011-10-31 10:05:23:358 1100 11ec report report event: {d8d541fd-a36d-4398-a391-d44e21dbeba9} 2011-10-31 10:05:02:719+0100 1 182 101 {3bcf4c80-91b2-4e61-818a-04048719cdc8} 100 80070643 ccmexec failure content install installation failure: windows failed install following update error 0x80070643: vã¦rktã¸jet system update readiness til windows 7 (kb947821) [august 2011].   please let me know, if 1 have idea this     yes, config manager client system then should pursue question in configuration manager forum. lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa principal/cto, onsite technology solutions, houston, texas microsoft mvp - software distribution (2005-2011) mvp profile: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/lawrence.garvin blog: http://onsitechsolutions.spaces.live.com

Single sign-on (SSO) with RD WebAccess on Server 2012 R2 fails

hi experts, when client logs in on web access , starts rd web application, client uses stored credentials instead of actual web access credentials. on server 2008r2 logon webaccess passed through remote desktop client. on same client not work server 2012. on both servers have activated gpo "allow delegating default credentials". there way automatically pass through credentials on server 2008? in advance ulrich schumacher hmm. fact taskbar notification not come tells me going wrong javascript in rd web access page. here how it's supposed work: user fills in username & password in rdweb login page user clicks "submit" button. @ time, javascript sends username & password local "wksprt.exe" process, calling com api exposed our activex control. the server authenticates user & user loads main page (default.aspx). as part of default.aspx page load, javascript informs local "wksprt.exe" process

TASK SCHEDULE IN WINDOWS 2008 R2

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dear all, i have created task schedule , select run whether user logged on or not. but after select option noticed in task manager application runs successfully but when attracts with win word  , create folder in d drive of server @ point fails. .e.g:. satiation is have printer server application  which open win word , create folder , create win word documents in folder automatically. when use option ( run whether user logged on or not  ) task schedule creates folder , not create win word documents. thanks adeel imtiaz adeel imtiaz dear all, problem has been resolved. server details:- 1) windows 2008 r2 2)  set task schedule network services. 3) , try again . sure grace of god problem resolved. special santosh,  spyder2000  , being human,  fuat ceylan ,  frank albanese  and  milos puchta . best regards adeel imtiaz adeel.imtiaz@netsoltech.com adeel imtiaz Window

Policy not being applied to OU's

long create/apply a gpo @ domain level work fine, if create/apply @ ou level show "denied" , "inaccessible" in policy results.  the inheritancy looks fine , enabled. permissions "read" , "apply group policy". also, under security filtering have use individual users ...if use group users belong status "denied" , "inaccessible".....this "authenticated users" removed. any ideas.... thanks mark hi, what mean "this "authenticated users" removed"? "authenticated users" group removed in security filtering? if so, please add authenticated users" security filtering , test. if issue persists, open gpmc, navigate , select problematic gpo, switch settings tab in right-panel. right-click right-panel, choose save report save html report. send html report tfwst@microsoft.com or please use windows live skydrive (http://www.skydrive.live.com/) upload file , give me download address. thanks. this

get-content inside a script

hi have basic question get-content inside script... for example have next script: param($input)  gc  (gci $input ).fullname   if past code in console don't have problem, in script have following error: get-content : cannot bind argument parameter 'path' because null. at line:1 char:3 + gc <<<<  $as     + categoryinfo          : invaliddata: (:) [get-content], parameterbinding     validationexception     + fullyqualifiederrorid : parameterargumentvalidationerrornullnotallowed,m     icrosoft.powershell.commands.getcontentcommand   what problem? $input special variable in powershell, bad idea give own variable same name.  see get-help about_automatic_variables more info on $input is. this issue - try renaming paramter different $filepath , see if starts working. thanks, -lincoln Windows Server  >

Replication errors

i getting replication errors on 2008 r2 dc's. in the child domains when try force replication sites , services following error he system detected possible attempt compromise security please ensure can contact server authenticated i dont think nt4 security issue not sure else at. events ds log showing unable find gc server(event 1126) event right before (1869) saying had found gc on same server. ideas can for? repadmin /syncall fails error above , this   "sycall exited fatal win32 error: 8440 ...the naming context specified replication operation invalid   hi,   did change configuration before issue first began?   you may perform following troubleshooting suggestions:   1.     i confirm use ipv6? if not, please disable them check result. detailed steps, please refer link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929852 . 2.     check if dcs’ tcp/ip settings pointed same dns server? may run command: ipconfig /all check output , compare dns servers settin

VMM and Windows storage pool

folks  have hvs connected 3 jobds , mpio in place . .  created 1 big storage pool preferred resiliency option , storage tiers (ssd+hdd). goal make hyperv clustered environment .  in nutchell , created 4 virtual disks ( 1 on each hv ) , created csvs out of them , add ms cluster.  problem vmm doesn't see csvs created .  how can  introduce our storage pool ( created on windows 2012 r2 servers ) vmm ? seems  sees physical jbod disks on each hv host , not storage pool .  hi, you've seen these 2 posts[?]: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg610635.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg610600.aspx here's particularly enlightening post: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg610692.aspx hope helps! cheers andrew   Windows Server  > 

Cluster-Aware Updating via WSUS server.

hi all,             have implemented cau  in 2 nodes cluster environment. both cluster nodes updated successfully. update retrieved windows update ( through microsoft update repository). i want use wsus server in order update cluster nodes using cluster-aware updating (cau). my question :- how can point cau download updates wsus server & not windows update. please guide me in direction. any highly appreciated. thanks, hi, usually servers should update source via group policy other machines. in gpmc.exe: computer configuration=>policies=>admin. templates=>windows components=>windows update: specify intranet ms update service location best regards, jens jensit.wordpress.com Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

How to extend a partition with a non-adjacent unallocated disk space

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how extend partition non-adjacent unallocated disk space? i need extend g: partition, see image attached. hello rio,  i suggest check replies in below thread accomplish it. anyways sharing in brief, can extend partition desired amount using "partitions wizard"(sw link: http://www.partitionwizard.com/help/extend-partition.html ) or else using diskpart command (built in every os). more details can find in thread: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservergen/thread/b8d0bafe-7107-4ca7-9905-bb125be44788/ regards, ravikumar p Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

How can I find out the status server license activated on my servers

i don't know how put in words, want see find out if license activated on server legit or not. understanding if license (windows 2003 server) activated successfully, means license ligit , not being used before. otherwise, microsoft license server reject it. same applies windows 2008. please advice, thanks. thang mo hi mr x, windows genuine because built oem cd license key volume license! wonder if license key used before , want make sure don't use more bought! took on job , no 1 knows license key document department has. say, built server oem windows cd used vl key found in document, if windows activated successfully, mean windows server ligit , license key not used before? thanks. thang mo for better contact microsoft activation center in country assistance. this posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights.       microsoft student partner 2010 / 2011 microsoft certified professional microsoft certi

Roaming Profile stopped working..

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our roaming profile set no longer works.  i using gpo , folder redirection appdata roaming, desktop , favorites , documents folder redirected personal folder on network.   permissions have set correctly start few months ago , no longer sets roaming profile new users up.  i have recreated new roaming profile gpo test user , still not work.  i have ran gpresult , policy there not applying.  i not sure if windows update have cause problem?  the event logs doesn't show errors.   please see pictures permissions , setup of gpo.    i have been looking in areas , can not seem find source of problem.  i hope can shed light or me resolve this.   thanks recently our roaming profile set no longer works.  i using gpo , folder redirection appdata roaming, desktop , favorites , documents folder redirected personal folder on network.   all permissions have set correctly start few months ago , no longer sets roaming profile new users up.  i have recreated new

Windows ADK and a command to change the Name and Description flags of a volume image

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hi with new windows adk windows 10, there command change name , description flags of volume image saved file wim? thanks bye balubeto hi, you can use dism tool options  /append-image /name: < image_name > [ /description: < image_description >] after update image, must unmount , either commit changes have made. reference link (it's similiar dism tool in windows 10 technical preview) https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh825258.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 yolanda zhu technet community support Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  Windows 10 Insider Preview Setup and Installation

Windows 2008 Clustering validation test failed at IP Config

hi all, i tried create cluster among windows 2008 3 servers -node1, node2 , node3.  here failed message: verifying node not have multiple adapters connected same subnet. verifying each node has @ least 1 adapter defined default gateway. verifying there no node adapters same eui-48 physical address. verifying there no duplicate ip addresses between pair of nodes. found duplicate ip address fe80::100:7f:fffe%12 on node node1.local adapter local area connection* 11 , node node2. local adapter local area connection* 9 . found duplicate ip address fe80::100:7f:fffe%12 on node node1.local adapter local area connection* 11 , node node3.local adapter local area connection* 9. found duplicate ip address fe80::100:7f:fffe%12 on node node2.local adapter local area connection* 9 , node node3.local adapter local area connection* 9. checking nodes consistently configured ipv4 and/or ipv6 addresses ______________________________ i checked ipconfig /all on node1  node1.local adapter local area conne

DCPROMO error

keep getting dcpromo error "the active directory installation wizard cannot continue because forest not prepared installing windows server 2003.  use adprep.exe ...."  ends "the version of active directory schema of source forest not compatible version of active directory on computer."  forest single domain running in 2003 native mode.  server fresh build of server 2003 sp2.  dns looks fine.  don't understand. maestro trying install r2 version of windows 2003? on second r2 cd there adprep folder. must run adprep second cd upgrade schema r2 level before running dcpromo. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Get-ADGroup, starts with the following.

hi, this should quick one. need list of groups in ad start abc , others start hij. i can first part: get-adgroup -filter { name -like "abc*" } but not know how second part. i've tried get-adgroup -filter { name -like "abc*" - , "hij*" } any ideas? thanks! hi, try this get-adgroup -filter {name -like "abc*" -or name -like "hij*"} best regards. Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Powershell email signature

hi everyone, in script, @ end of procedures, send mail result. add signature mail. ho w can powershell? guess have create html structure don't know how manage powershell. thanks much cristian hi mugen, you can either write body in html or plain text. in both cases, add lines string constitute signature. signature is part of body. in html, can introduce linebreaks either writing separate paragraphs each line (<p>line goes here </p>) or entering linebreak within paragraph (<br />). in plaintext, can use linebreak symbol ("`n") used in current body. cheers, fred there's no place 127.0.0.1 Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Remote Desktop Gateway and Celo via RADIUS

hi there, evaluating remote desktop gateway homeworking users can log out ts/rds servers. we have netilla box secure access , 2 factor authentication use "celo" provide text message users phone. uses radius script send out. is possible setup similar rdg? running rdg on 2008 r2. cheers andy macrae   having done bit more research myself celo tech support need know if remote desktop supports radius access challange. i assuming has tried either celo or anothe two-factor authentication product. cheers andy macrae Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

FRS Errors, Event IDs 13555, 13552

hi, have errors in dc. first how structure composed:          domain functional level: windows server 2008 r2          forest functional level: windows server 2008 r2    schema master: dc2    domain naming master: dc2    pdc: dc1    rid pool manager: dc1    infrastructure master: dc2 when run command "dcdiag /test:frsevent" in dc2, result is: testing server: default-first-site-name\dc2    starting test: frsevent       there warning or error events within last 24 hours after the       sysvol has been shared.  failing sysvol replication problems may cause       group policy problems.       ......................... dc2 failed test frsevent it have follow errors     event id: 13552     testing server: default-first-site-name\dc2     starting test: frsevent       there warning or error events within last 24 hours after the       sysvol has been shared.  failing sysvol replication problems may cause       group policy problem

Can .NetFramework 4.0 be installed via group policy.

hi chaps, need / answers. we have following network : 1 x head office = 2 x win 2003 domain controllers, 40 desktop pc's. 8mb/8mb internet connection. 11 x remote sites = site site vpn head office, each site has 5 xp desktop computers, logon domain.  remote sites have 3mb/512kb typical adsl connections. any user logs onto domain not  have local admin rights, simple "users" no admin rights. we not have wsus server. all pc's set group policy install windows updates off microsoft web site every evening , reboot. i need install dot net framework 4.0 onto pc's locally , @ remote sites. my research showing me not supported ms install framework 4.0 via group policy.  can please confirm , if pass me microsoft document show's this. is there other way in domain can see easy way of deploying .net framework 4.0 computers.  remember users not have admin rights , not have wsus server. as possibly answer can please confirm install wsus server work in do

Netbios status

it's understanding microsoft has deprecated netbios quite while. yet, netbios on tcpip still enabled default, in windows server 2008 r2 , windows 7. while troubleshooting problem disabled netbios on tcpip on network. lost browsing function. it's not absolutely necessary, people have gotten used having , want back. have no particular objection re-enabling feature it. i've read somewhere it's been deprecated since windows 2000. when going removed windows? going be? thanks , regards philippe   netbios vanish when moves ipv6. there no provision netbios on tcp/ip in ipv6. bill Windows Server  >  Platform Networking

Is there a TSPDRW.exe 64bit for 2008server, or somthing that actually works (easy print is Crap)

does anyone you know if there version of tspdrw.exe wizard for 64bit 2008  or replacement, can find printers bad or no driver , add it's file add printers? and why is micosoft support knowledge base so limited  and if type tspdrw or  rds printing fixes, keep bring easy print not work in actual situatin, uless have nothing older w7 on network.  that's crap! kurt-c hi,   in experience, there no tspdrw x64 version. replacement easy print. in addition windows 7, supports windows xp, windows vista , windows server 2008.  if have concerns easy print, can tell details, resolve problem together.   if using windows xp & vista client, should install rdc 7.0. remote desktop connection 7.0 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969084/en-us   you can refer blog article. using remote desktop easy print in windows 7 , windows server 2008 r2 http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2009/09/28/using-remote-desktop-easy-print-in-windows-7-and-windows-server-2008-r2.aspx  

Prevent a user from deleting a private folder in their profile Home Folder

we have upcoming archiving project will archive, stub , remove contents of our users' home folders (u:\ drive). there option exclude private folder. need create new folder in users home folder cannot rename or remove will have full control of contents of new private folder not archived. able work once by removing (not denying) "delete subfolders , files" on parent folder u:\ drive but also prevents user being able to change in root of u:\ drive won't work. i need able replicate creation of private folder of our users , lock down folder domain admins can remove or rename folder u:\ drive. users need able store whatever not want archived in folder. can offer suggestions? i figured out.  here steps used on parent folder (u:\ drive), users permissions need adjusted remove not deny "delete subfolders , files" option folder only still on parent folder, add full control creator owner subfolders , files only on private folder lock

Strange Bsod. It have error on symEFA64.Sys but when I disable the MSiscsi service then Bsod disappear

hi @ all, have 5 physical servers , after patch update in may when rebooted servers 3 of them not start , show bsod with stop 0x0000007e (0xffffffffc0000005e .......) , error driver symantec symefa64.sys. after several trials starting in safe mode servers have begun function after disabling microsoft msiscsi service. i use this service for iscsi initiator able use iscsi disks have set on nas , make windows backup of servers. if enable again the service msiscsi bsod usual error , signaling driver symefa64.sys. on other 2 server msiscsi service active , servers work well. the servers in various versions of dell r720, r710, r410, r420 , pe840. operating systems win2008r2 , 1 win2012r2. all servers patched , service pack. the 2 servers have not had bsod r420 win2012 , pe840 windows 2008r2. what think? hi, i chetan savade symantec technical support team. symantec has released sep 12.1 ru6 , in fix notes symefa64.sys related bug listed. blue screen erro

Issues with Loopback Processing

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i have gpo configured lock down our rds server. gpo contains settings such blocking users accessing c volume, shown below.   since user setting, have enabled group policy loopback processing shown below: this gpo linked ou containing rds server. have filtered scope apply group called test-rds. when log in rds server user member of test-rds group, , force gpupdate, can still access c volume.  when run gpresult /h showing policies not applying. when link same gpo domain, , force gpupdate, not have access c volume. when run gpresult /h affected policies. i have configured central store , verified replication working properly.  am doing wrong? in advance.  it looks adding individual computers scope resolved issue. may have took while replicate policy applied now.  Windows Server  > 

Micro stuttering/freezing

i'm having issue kind of stuttering/freezing/choking/hiccups (whatever want call it) every few minutes. it's same if computer have bluescreen computer , audio kind of freezes/loops, lasts perhaps 0.1 0.3 seconds each time. happens no matter i'm doing, when not touching computer , listening music. i tried formatting , reinstalling windows 10, thing noticed seems problem did not exists on build 9841, it's hard tell since upgraded build 9879 quite after installing build 9841. build 9860 had same problem. it's quite annoying , pretty forcing me going windows 7 or sticking build 9841 (if work). has else experienced or has idea how try fix it? tried google it, no results. here dxdiag information in pastebin the reason why having issue " stuttering/freezing/choking/hiccups (whatever want call it)" , is because windows 10 tp isn't optimize yet. happen quite lot in build of windows 10 tp. remember windows 10 tp not ready use average user.

LDAP query results in "An operations error occurred."

i've written a windows service.  service runs under local system account.  service needs description provided in active directory of computers in domain.  i'm using ldap.  i'm not providing credentials, user ldap query should computer account.  run query every few minutes.  works without complaints several hours after starting service.  eventually, fails following exception: system.directoryservices.directoryservicescomexception (0x80072020): operations error occurred. at system.directoryservices.directoryentry.bind(boolean throwiffail) at system.directoryservices.directoryentry.bind() at system.directoryservices.directoryentry.get_adsobject() at system.directoryservices.directorysearcher.findall(boolean findmorethanone) at system.directoryservices.directorysearcher.findall() at networkindexservice.index()   the code query follows: string ldappath = "ldap://" + environment.userdomainname; directoryentry de = new directoryent

Windows Server 2008 R2 licensing mode (not RDS)

per link http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/client-licensing.aspx it states per server mode if choose licensing mode, have one-time right switch other licensing mode—per user/per device mode. windows cals (of either type) used in per user/per device mode instead. i can find no information on how check mode in or how accomplish 1 time change if necessary.   find lots of info on how accomplish on earlier versions of windows server not version. can point me in right direction? in advance. note - not asking rds licensing modes. asking basic server licensing mode windows cals. someone else installed server , want sure did not accept default of "per server 5 licenses" want set "per seat" or "per user/per device". bump - still have not found useful information Windows Server  > 

Could not create systemstatebackup on Windows 2008 R2

we have issues system state backup following wbadmin command. we work admin justification. c:\>wbadmin start backup -backuptarget:\\skrzds02.krzwan.de\e$\ -systemstate c:\>wbadmin start backup -backuptarget:\\skrzds02.krzwan.de\e$\ -systemstate wbadmin 1.0 - backup command-line tool (c) copyright 2004 microsoft corp. note: backed data cannot securely protected @ destination. backups stored on remote shared folder might accessible other people on network. should save backups location trust other users have access location or on a network has additional security precautions in place. retrieving volume information... volume system reserved (100.00 mb) (selected files),local disk (c:) (selected files) \\skrzds02.krzwan.de\e$\ . want start backup operation? [y] yes [n] no y the backup operation warning bpbrm(pid=6036) client skrzokzsst110.asp.krzwan.de: wrn - can't open file: system state:\system files\system files (win32 -536805667: unknown err

RDS Cals? Do I need to buy?

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