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my company has 1 (1) windows server 2003 active directory forest , 1 (1) domain , 1 (1) site, default-first-site-name. thus, setup such win2003 domain controllers, serve dns servers, win2003 member servers, , winxp workstation clients, located @ our headquarters in ny. required move servers facility in nj. workstation clients remain in ny , there's no possibility of setting windows 2008 read-only dc in ny. what in active directory needs configured or re-configured allow workstation clients in ny logon/authenticate domain controllers in nj?   please let me know if need additional information. thank assistance can provide. from perspective of ad authentication, existing setup should work - assuming nj , ny 2 locations domain computers located , there no domain controllers in ny). presumably need change ip configuration of dcs - , referencing them clients - existing site can remain same. for sake of consistency, ensure ip entire address space represented subnet (or s

hi, i new networking , want setup webservers testing purpose. i have windows 2008 server system. , nic has ip 192.168.0.2. have forwarded port 80 ip. have router provided isp , wireless router before server. dhcp disabled on wlan , router configured static ip. server has ad, dns, fileserver, rd roles installed. i able access websites mycompany.com hosted on win2008 server on iis adding "a" record "external static ip". now have installed hyper v , ubuntu guest os. ubuntu has ip : 192.168.0.31. now, created domain domain1.com in win2008 server , added "a" record 192.168.0.31. have configured ubuntu act webserver (installed apache).  i able access domain1.com in internal network, not able access externally. i getting iis page of win2008 server. seems not forwarding request internal ubuntu server.  any in appreciated. thanks, " how can forward same port 2 different internal ips " --- can't. need two separ

hey there, i deploy laps manage local admin account on our client pc´s , server. unfortunately need @ least 1 static local admin account able start programs requiring local admin rights. using runasspc this. is recommended build powershell script removes obsolete local admins , creates let´s "runas" admin static password , second admin managed laps? recommended use restricted group membership settings via gpo? as know it´s not possible anymore create local admin (static password) via gpo. thanks //marvin hi marvin, thanks post. is recommended build powershell script removes obsolete local admins , creates let´s "runas" admin static password , second admin managed laps? >>>if there such script, suggest try it. best regards, jay please remember mark replies answers if , un-mark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com.

we have windows 2008 r2 standard server running sql server 2008 r2 containing database of production application. planning upgrade server windows 2008 r2 enterprise using dism need more memory support. please advise if upgrade will affect sql server , application database on it. if upgrade will affect sql server , application database on it. not sure meant. operating system perspective; there reboot required. long term effects assuming goes i'd expect not better discuss developer or ask in sql forums here. https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/sqlserver/en-us/home?category=sqlserver       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows server] datacenter management disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees, , confers no rights. Windows Server  > 

explorer crashes choose parity space -- either clicking on mouse or using arrow keys scroll through box. i'm not sure else can issue; please let me know other information in finding solution. the cows here take me home now... hi rei, from screenshot windows 8 client instead of windows 8 server system. recommanded post on client forum: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/category/w8itpro the same new thread mentioned, please post on client forum. sorry inconvenience. technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

buen dia, tengo un problema con mis servidores, comento, tengo dos servidores instalados en un rack, uno con windows sbs 2003 premium edition que este esta como controlador del dominio, y otro con server standar edition, solo comoadicionla pero si esta dentro del active directory del primero, este segundo se encuentra dentro del dominio pero su usuario esta local, instale terminal server, las licencias de termnal server, mi problema es que tengo una vpn con hamachi y quiero ejecutar algunos programas desde esta red virtual, no tengo ningun problema al accesar, (los archivos ejecutar estan en una unidad de red) y al momento de querer accesar mediante el escritorio remoto no me lo permite, ya cheque los permisos y esto no es ya que estan debidamente dados, pero quise entrar la configuracion de enrutamiento y escritorio remoto, y al quererlo configurar me ddice que dentro de active directory este segundo servidor no esta dentro del grupo de servidores de escritorio remoto, entre act

hello, have couple of sql server 2008 hq01-bqdb01  and  hq01-bqdb02 loaded on windows failover cluster service have 1 issues  during testing failover scenario when disable production  interface or shutdown hq01-bqdb01  server  the other server online , every thing goes fine when try invert scenario disable interface hq01-bddb02   other server can't on line if try bring resource manually on line fail if try shut down it works  see following screeen. please advice. hi m.bahloul, please show me event viewer , cluster log, when try put sql resources online on server 1. ps - belive have sql server installed on both servers , both servers can view disks best regards Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

hi, my server had restarted automatically while checking reason event viewer find below log, the process msiexec.exe has initiated restart of computer syncanalytics on behalf of user nt authority\system following reason: no title reason found  reason code: 0x80030002  shutdown type: restart  comment: windows installer initiated system restart complete or continue configuration of 'tortoisesvn 1.8.10.26129 (64 bit)'. how can stop kind auto restarts? regards, karthik. you may need reinstall (or uninstall) application. if no joy i'd contact them here. http://tortoisesvn.net/support.html       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  > 

we implementing folder redirection our end users, end users on xp , windows 7, server on esx server , using windows 2008. question is, our number of users 2000+, impact folder redirection since file server vm? if so, should have more , seperate hosts?   thanks.. the fact computer vm shouldn’t direct influence.   that’s saying:   “it’s dell” or “it’s hp”.  can have horribly built physical server under-perform mediocre vm environment example... you need plan performance regardless of hardware platform.   depending on vm environment configured more important fact virtual… you should read , make decision(s) accordingly: ------------- file services this guide provides basic building blocks upon many other infrastructure services based. key information provided bring infrastructure date, saving time , money. each phase thoroughly explained in easy-to-follow steps, helping efficiently navigate through process of managing infrastructure. launch download of ipd gu

hai i using xpsp3 old. microsoft released latest xpsp3 final release not support install in old xpsp3? any system hardware requirements? from india k12shanmukha2008@gmail.com. shanmukha they'll on here. windows xp service pack 3 (sp3) forum on technet       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Setup Deployment

hi, i want add user class defined option in advanced scope options dhcp. i defined user class @ dhcp server level option selecting user class if add new option scope missing in advanced tab. so question it? gone? hi, thank post. if direct select “003 router” in scope options , input ip address apply, work? if not, receive error message? regards, nick gu - msft Windows Server  >  Network Infrastructure Servers

hi guys, i want push search providers through gpo in ie9. below shows links took reference from: http://www.bibble-it.com/2010/05/18/vista-windows-7-custom-google-search-engine-policy-ie7-ie8 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/918238 the search provider populates in ie9, doesn't show icon (favicon.ico) neither settings work. (showsearchsuggestions) ideas? hi, if want change default search providers in ie9 through group policy, suggest refer following article , similar threads, methods mentioned in these references may useful us. group policy - changing default search provider in ie 7, 8 , 9 http://blogofanitadmin.blogspot.com/2011/05/group-policy-changing-default-search.html setting ie9 default search engine via gpo http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/w7itproinstall/thread/19acac90-4de2-4e70-a695-659db837115a ie9 - choosing default search engine. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7itprogeneral/thread/78c2f14b-6e

i have bitlocker network unlock , working.  works fine using pc's , surface pro 3's not work surface pro 4's.  looking in network unlock log on server not trying unlock , has the same settings setup computers working.  ideas? hi, based on research, uefi , tpm required network unlock client, kindly check whether requirements met. if requirements met, suggest use network monitor capture network traffic perform further analysis. here related article below specific phases documented may refer to: bitlocker: network unlock https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/dubaisec/2016/04/14/bitlocker-network-unlock/ best regards, amy please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . Windows Server  > 

i can access folder share can't see when browse drive itself. the folder fine until updated archived files robocopy robocopy  o:\ f:\folder /copyall /e /xf /r:0 /dcopy:t i attempted elevated cmd: attrib -s -h "f:\folder\*.*" /s no effect. i still cannot remove physical hidden attribute. i've rebooted , folder there, can't see unless allow explorer view hidden operating system files. odd happened. other ideas how remove bad attributes? attempting utility fix it. http://lallouslab.net/2009/06/14/resetting-ntfs-files-security-and-permission-in-windows-7/ think problem came when robocopy encountered shortcut link in directory looping folder in question. not sure why, far source of trouble think of. shortcut marked read , locked users wouldn't delete desktops or lose on vpn. when got copied on archived folder, possibly created condition rest of robocopy. think stretch. W

situation: -mainftp    -usera (virtual folder)    -userb (virtual folder)    -userc (virtual folder) when these folders beeing created manually, can change default allow rule(configured on mainftp) read read,write there 1 rule, after doing so now when try in powershel looks bit diffrent... creating virtual directory:   import - module webadministration new - item 'iis:\sites\mainftp\usera' - type virtualdirectory - physicalpath c:\temp now can see allow rule read, because it´s default. what set read, write i´m trying this: set-webconfiguration -filter /system.ftpserver/security/authorization -value (@{accesstype="allow"; users="*"; permissions="read, write"}) -pspath iis: -location "mainftp/usera" but throws error key missing.... don´t know which? anyone? idea?   what tried set adding new rule: add - webconfiguration - filter / system.ftpserver / security / authorization - value (@{accesstype

olá, poderiam me ajudar? ambiente: grupo de trabalho com um server 2008r2 e 10 clientes w7. server: compartilhamento de arquivos, com 6 partições e um usuário local para cada compartilhamento. problema: ao mapear mais de uma unidade de rede no cliente é apresentado o erro "atualmente pasta de rede específicada está mapeada com um nome de usuário e senha diferente. para conectar-se usando outro nome de usuário e senha, desconecte os mapeamentos existentes para este compartilhamento de rede." obs. É possível um segundo mapeamento quando este feito ip e não pelo nome server, porém nada mais. grato. hi,   thanks posting here.   however, an english forum. appreciated if can address issue again in english.   otherwise, other languages support, please visit http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx .   thanks your understanding , hope issue resolved soon!   best regards. jeremy wu technet community support

i set following option on several servers: allow users connect remotely using terminal services - i wanted limit users able access server through rdp in process of being enforced users access server through unc paths , mapped drives no longer able access machines. does know if expected side affect of making change or odd? thanks make sure security software updated rdp pretty standard, depending on security needs corsair carbide 300r window corsair tx850v2 70a@12v asus m5a99fx pro r2.0 cfx/sli amd phenom ii 965 c3 black edition @ 4.0 ghz g.skill ripjawsx ddr3-2133 8 gb evga gtx 6600 ti ftw signature 2(gk104 kepler) asus pa238qr ips led hdmi dp 1080p st2000dm001 & windows 8.1 enterprise x64 microsoft wireless desktop 2000 wacom bamboo cht470m place rig specifics signature have, makes 100x easier understand! hardcore games legendary way play! Windows Server

hi all. i'm writing small powershell script, last part of script fire 4 .bat scripts simultaneously, i'm having little trouble finding way. way i'm writing now, runs them sequentially (i have manually close each 1 fire next) : if ($fileexists) { cmd /c c:\temp\ps\bat001.bat $var001 cmd /c c:\temp\ps\bat001.bat $var002 cmd /c c:\temp\ps\bat001.bat $var003 cmd /c c:\temp\ps\bat001.bat $var004 } use start instead of cmd. rich prescott | infrastructure architect, windows engineer , powershell blogger | mcitp, mcts, mcp engineering efficiency @rich_prescott windows system administration tool 2.0 ad user creation tool Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

not sure if appropriate location question, if not appoligize. here issue, have machine(lenovo r61 running xp pro sp3) that unable join domain, type in qualified domain name including name of specific pdc , bdc(both on site) , excluding server names, can ping , resolve both fqdn , and pdc , bdc have tried multiple dnc , dc's(4 total, 2 onsite , 2 offsite), windows firewall on servers off, while using mcaffee hips , antivirus. have tried deleting , recreating computers profile in dc's no avail, required on domain have computers profile entered domain before allowed add it. while 1 machine having issues joining domain machine exact same brand new build , hardware setup able join domain using same information tried. im @ loss else here, other send machine in question manufacture warranty repairs nic. swapping hdd shell verify if nic. if solve problem, thank time , im sorry jumped gun in asking. any input issue appreciated, provide requested information possible. 1st bat

after have installed os, added applications require, , setup machine, run sysprep c:\windows\system32\sysprep\sysprep.exe require. when error out no entries in event viewer, how carry on sysprep, without re-installing os? hi,   please refer following article troubleshoot issue:   http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929828/en-us   http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947212/en-us   tim quan   Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

i have windwos server 2008r2 machine.  woundering if there anywway have files delete user in profile(ex:documents) sent recyclebin on server.  restoring delete files? thanks   no. files on local machine go recycle bin when deleted. files deleted network shared files gone.   bill bill, may wish update knowledge in roaming profiles. in windows server 2008, roaming user profiles store recycle bin file @ root of users profile. if user has redirected user profile, note hidden file/folder stored @ root of directory on remote server. however, if users empty recycle bin, do. data lost. you might however, able lucky file recovery software installed on server itself. data isn't gone, marked delete bit. rest of data still there long not overwritten. hard disk not overwrite file until restarts cycle of writting when physical disk full @ end of disk. record player... should have fair amount of time recover data in space. steve kline microsoft certified professional: serv

i'm developing powershell script creates user accounts in active directory.  the data needed create accounts entered user via form i've created winforms.  i have working version of script amount of code used create form has become unwieldy.  as such, i'm working on alternate version creates form using couple of loops , 40-50 lines of code.   the code below i'll briefly explain way works.  i have 2 (2) text files, 1 (labels.txt) contains names of labels , text values , (textboxes.txt) has names of textboxes.  inside labels.txt file multiple lines of text in format <labelname,"labeltext"> (without '<>') , inside txtboxes.txt file several lines of text have have <txtboxname>.  a couple of foreach loops read in values of each file , each line of file create corresponding form element.   it works , form looks great, granted there other more aesthetically pleasing changes made.  the problem i'm unable extract values of textbox

hello, is there way check whether hyper-v running / stopped  in remote machine using wmi query. thanks copy , paste following code in notepad, save hvq.bat @echo off sc \\%1 query vmms > nul if %errorlevel%==0 goto ok if %errorlevel%==1060 goto no if %errorlevel%==1722 goto fail :ok echo hyper-v role installed on %1: yes goto end :no echo hyper-v role installed on %1: no goto end :fail %1 did not respond :end usage: hvq servername this script should tell whether hyper-v installed or not on remote computer. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

i updating atrribute cn value 'arellano dueñez'. encode , again decode through app(perl script, require this). but after decoding not getting correct value updating in target directory. getting 'arellano dueñez'. so question how ad lds support different language characters? or issue encoding (utf-8, utf-16, unicode). please suggest me if question not belongs directory portal. hi, did use ldap v3? active directory structure based on ldap v3 requirements, defined in series of internet engineering task force (ietf) rfcs, summarized in rfc 3377. ldap v3 uses ucs transformation format (utf)-8 text string attributes support extended character sets. active directory sends responses in utf-8-encoded form. this directory service forum, can ask msdn forums: http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home regards, mandy ye Windows Server

i've been asked provide additional security companies data drives encrypting them.  don't want spend money on self-encrypting drives @ moment i'm looking use bitlocker. my reading , limited testing on non-production server show okay what's required.  before start process off want check there no harm in enabling bitlocker whilst dfsr still running?  although inclined stop dfsr service whilst bitlocker doing it's thing precaution. thanks. thanks reply, i'd seen blog already. main concern wasn't if bitlocker work dfsr, happen if enabled bitlocker whilst dfsr running run risk of corrupting data on either end. since posting i've setup small virtual environment test further , far enabling bitlocker whilst dfsr enabled hasn't caused problems looking good. Windows Server  > 

hello, have two w2k8 standard servers running on hyper-v 2008 r2 sp1, 1 with sql , 1 webserver. the webserver must connect sql software runnig on it. best way config this? think webserver on dmz how setup in hyper-v? if possible. thanks! marc march network addressing , routing same in virtual world in physical world.  have define networks connect proper subnets , ensure routing works. .:|:.:|:. tim Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

some of our users keep getting warning cannot sychronize network profile due lost of permission , login temp user profile. happens files in "recent" folder or urls in "favourites", domain admin or server admin account not take control of files, giving "access denied" error. have keep creating new network profile folders user every morning. profiles stores on our file server running server2008 r2 sp1 , client pcs running windows xp sp3. having similar issue or can provide solution? hi, first know if user , administrators have correct permission (full control) on subfolders , files under roaming profile folder (except files in problem). if so, check if there specific on files in problem, such invalid file name, path of file on 255 bytes etc. technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server

since upgrading ad 2003 native 2008r2 native, unable to connect hyper-v manager on 1 server hyper-v instances running on server 2008 core. when try connect following pop-up: remote desktop connection authentication error has occurred. encryption type requested not supported kdc. remote computer: vm1.lan.com i able rdp these hyper-v instances, cannot connect hyper-v manager console. any ideas??? thanks!!     i able resolve problem rebooting 2008 server core server.  suppose there kerberos issues not clear our without reboot. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

i've got 2012 r2 server running wdt / mdt.  we have dhcp running on separate server.  pcs can boot pxe , load fine if they've been connected network.  if take brand new pc that's never been connected before won't acquire ip address.  what setting have incorrect?  these pcs are on subnet different dhcp server.  the dhcp server , mdt / wds server on same subnet. hi jeremy d jensen, you can refer following simlar issue thread solution design dhcp server. wds pxe dhcp, clients on different subnet https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/10998e36-c5cb-4548-9c68-0224217c118d/wds-pxe-dhcp-clients-on-different-subnet wds , dhcp same subnet, yet clients cannot ip https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/e4a165ca-0e1f-41ff-8dcf-6d105eee9b0e/wds-and-dhcp-same-subnet-yet-clients-cannot-get-ip best regards, please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact

so im reading posts can find on topic figured ask well.  we have unix servers nfs mount volumes on our netapp. these shared accessed unix clients exclusively , auth/access are handled via uid/gid's in unix, have ldap , nis. handle auth/access these shares via ad (we @ 2k8 r2 domain functionality) seem missing conceptually. do need server nis , if so, have master nis domain? im makes unix side here nervous if so. im still not getting how managed regardless. know our cifs shares can remote manage netapp , setup share/ntfs permissions windows server. netapp pointed ad im missing how access handled nfs shares exported fromnetapp , mounted on unix system. hoping become more clear pieces fall or read/learn more. as always....thank pointers   correct - need the server nis component of identity management for unix (that's new version of services unix available on windows server 2008 r2). in addition, component can not subordiinate master nis server running on unix

newly installed wsus 3.0 on windows 2008 although cannot detect clients thoughts on check. hi you have configure group policy - windows update policies force client computers detect wsus http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc720520(v=ws.10).aspx and run command wuauclt.exe /detectnow to detect cleints immidiately. -vkp Windows Server  >  Group Policy

hi all i have 2 nodes cluster in environment configured nodea , nodeb  os installed windows server 2003 enterprise edition. i not using domain id login nodea , node b.for login both node using local id created in local sam database of both nodes.all required encryption keys other information stored in local users profile of nodea. if node goes down clusters resources moved node b user logon on node b local id created in node b application not work expected reason encrption keys , other information stored in node user profile.in situation node id down.however cluster node online application not work due encrption key unavailability. centralised profile management can use roaming users profile,folder redirection policy due specific reason i am unable use active directory domain id. can move node user profile share location,then configure same profile both nodes user profile. if right click user profile can see profile tab in local users account both user accout can share

hello all, we using sap based identity tool creation , deletion of active directory users. in active directory have promoted 2012 domain controllers. have provided necessary rights tool creating , deleting users. for last 4 years tool uses 544 upon creation of id, 2008 r2 sp1 domain controllers. last few days ad ids not able disable via 546. attached error seen in identity tool. apart domain controller change 2008 r2 2012 r2, there not single change in ad? there difference in user account control in 2008 r2 to 2012 r2? thanks ha the value 544 useraccountcontrol means: normal user + password not required. value 546 means same, plus account disabled. there no change in useraccountcontrol introduction of windows server 2012. the error indicates lack of permissions. doing when got error? saying able create user, not able disable account? also, rights need granted user creating or modifying user accounts, not tool being used. edit: should note not recommended use &qu

hello, converted physical virtual server in hyperv 2012 r2 has broadcom network card. had known problem of vmq, after disabled response time returned normal , transfer rate. , updated drivers. however, users use file server still complaining failure access shares. - slow access sharing; (delay list content) - disconnection share, after being file open; the physical server network configured this: nic1> virtual switch 1> ip: 198.162.60.60 / mask 255.255.254.0 / gateway: 198.162.60.253 team nic dynamic (nic2 , nic3)> virtual switch 2> no ip virtual file server network configured this: network> virtual switch 2> ip: 198.162.61.60 / mask 255.255.254.0 / gateway: 198.162.60.253 enabled virtual file server part of team nic. after posting question, made changes: - disable vmq vm hyperv; - disable ipsec offload; - noticed virtual switch 2, dhcp , ip: 198.162.61.24. cleared option of managed operating system , no longer has ip.

hi, i have array $a contains id in different frequency, , sorted. want know "array position" id number changes. array given here result i'm looking - 0,4,9,12 array ($a): 1001 1001 1001 1001 1002 1002 1002 1002 1002 1003 1003 1003 1004 1004 1004 hi, you can solve follow: # multiline for($i = 0;$i -lt $a.count;$i++) { if($a[$i] -ne $a[$i-1]) { $i } } # oneliner for($i = 0;$i -lt $a.count;$i++){if($a[$i] -ne $a[$i-1]){$i}} malte Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

hi everyone, here story, i'm in process of replacing our old windows sbs 2008 server windows server 2012. windows sbs 2008 serving domain controller, , first step of the plan make windows server 2012 become second domain controller , demote sbs server. followed instructions migrating active directory domain controller , let windows server 2012 joined exsiting domain, promoted domain controller. 2 servers showing in active directory users , computers, dns manager, everthing looks normal. proceeded transfer fsmo roles on windows server 2008 using ntdstil command (transfer schema master, transfer naing master, transfer pdc, transfer rid master , transfer infrastructure master). when tried verified result of transfers using "netdom query fsmo" command, returned me "the parameter incorrect" on both servers, although 5 roles showed sbs server hold fsmo roles before ntdsitl transfer command initiated. then used netdom query pdc, netdom query dc commands, whil

in recent post (yesterday june 10) "isolate" access rdsh hosts in rds farm created kind of abracadabra question involving remoteapp , appv explanation of needs. want ask basic question about apps installation on rdshs and functionnality of connections redirection in rds 2012 r2 environment. so... in evironment 2 rdsh hosts , 2 brokers (load balancing configured) same apps installed on both rdshs. happen  if third rdsh added farm not have applications installed? connections distributed between 2 rdshs having apps , trird 1 not involved because doesn`t have apps.? or broker do: first user connected rdsh1, second rdsh2 , 3 rdsh 3 doesn`t have application , connection fail? --- when hit wrong note next note makes or bad. --- miles davis hi, if add rdsh3 same collection rdsh1 , rdsh2, connections will be load balanced rdsh3 , fail because doesn't have applications installed.  in case want create separate collection rdsh3. please note clien

i using microsoft remote desktop on macbook air , have used mac dictation on macbook. when connect  microsoft remote desktop using app dictation shut down , can not dictate on sever in ms word or other program. works on ipad w/o issues. mac dictation work on the sever using sever 2008.  hi, 1. we have released v10.0.1  mircorsoft  remote desktop mac, please install latest version , check if works fine: https://aka.ms/rdmac 2. for advice , suggestion,you go uservoice site give feedback,here link: https://remotedesktop.uservoice.com/forums/287834-remote-desktop-for-mac best regards cartman please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop clients