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Print Job Spools but does not print from Easy Print

running windows 2008 ts-server easy print settings made (ie gpo settings).  printers redirected our xp clients , allowed adjust printer settings. our clients  have requirements installed.  (.net 3.5 & rdp 6.1)  when printing server, job appears in queue on server.  print job sits in queue minute , status changes say that job deleting , gone.  nothing happens on client side , no document printed.  there no errors in log; says following: document 14, test page owned mzavada2 printed on 30-12s-4000 on usprt002 (redirected 4) through port ts090. size in bytes: 0. pages printed: 1. no user action required. i noticed in log above size in bytes 0 when job in print queue says size of 131kb.  not sure if has it. any way, client somehow blocking redirected print job ts server?  appreciated. this issue resolved microsoft.  easy print work when removed server domain break on domain.  issued revolved around old gpo setting used our windows 2003 servers applied our windows 2008 server.  gpo se

Renewing SSL Certificate causes additional Windows Security login to appear for Remote App

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i running remote desktop services on windows server 2008 r2. have several customers have been running remote apps via rdweb on year no problem. last night installed renewed server ssl certificate replace expired one. applied certificate digital signature settings in remote app manager. applied rdp-tcp properties in remote desktop session host configuration. imported certificate in server properties in rd gateway manager. a long time windows 7 customer runs remote app through internet explorer has no problem initial login session host. but when clicks on icon remote app running yesterday no problem...he confronted new windows security login screen again asks credentials log in server. additional login screen not pop when try access login windows 10 machine. windows security screen not accept same credentials uses initial session host login via internet explorer. stumped. must delete , recreate remote app using? did renewed server certificate cause problem? thanks. sorr

Could not read configuration of interface?

hi i'm trying set nlb 2 servers running single nic in each. have set using nlb manager , works , both hosts converged , in cluster, error message "could not read configuration of interface" when view cluster through nlb manager. set is: 10.10.1.2 (nic1) 10.10.1.3 (nic2) and 10.10.1.1 nlb address configure on both nics, using multicast. ideas causing this? "appear" work. thanks paul is 2k3 or 2k8?  you need set tcp/ip properties on nics 2k3.  it should not set use dhcp.  verify have followed steps in document: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc782467(ws.10).aspx i think has changed w/ 2k8, i'm not sure. Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

Internet Explorer has stopped working- displayed when I close the window myself!

hi all,   i ahve problem cannot figure out. when close down internet window, screen turns white few seconds..... error message box appears, says:    internet explorer has stopped working windows searching solution problem...   then if click cancel, browser window restarts; , if leave alone displays error message box saying:   internet explorer has stopped working. a problem caused program stop working correctly; windows close program , notify if solution available.   this happens without fail, every single time i intentionally close down window. very annoying - can please?   please answer these 3 questions might able resolve problem: on which version of windows server 2008 experiencing problem? are experiencing problem when running internet explorer (no add-ons) ? is there more information in event logs regarding problem?   Windows Server

SBS 2008

i need install sbs 2008 premium edition customer, customer has received licenses keys, still have not received media pack. can use trial version media (download microsoft site) , activate later original licenses keys product                               media                                                                   licenses (original licenses) sbs 2008 premium            downloads microsoft site (trial)      use original keys activate product forefront client security downloads microsoft site (trial)    use original keys activate product or otherwise have wait till receive original media packs   hello,   thank post here.   i afraid cannot install sbs server trial version media. have install sbs server right media (fpp). cannot install retail sbs server oem media.   for   sbs issues, you'd post sbs newsgroups sbs folks share knowledge.   sbs 2008 newsgroup https://connect.microsoft.com/sbs08/community/discussion/richui/default.aspx?

Run once adm files

hi, how can ensure group policies run once on login? can login scripts creating txt file , checking existance of file on, adm files? i use 2008 r2 x64. thanks hi, do mean when apply group policy should apply settings on users computer , next time should not till setting changed server end. by default gpo check if there change in gpo list since last time applies changes otherwise ignores. please check below link better understanding http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc785665(ws.10).aspx kindly let know if other required   Windows Server  >  Group Policy

AD Certificate Services WEB Service. Certificate Templates not found.

hello guys, have installed ad certificate services along web service enterprise ca server. seems work fine management console, i've enrolled certificate iis. i need enroll certificate sccm, i've created certificate template written @ technet step-by-step guide, i've copied templates , it's visible through mmc snapin along default templates, i've set permissions template ad account. after tried issue certificate request through web interface, http://<server>/certsrv/, asked password, entered damain admin password , got error: "templates not found or don't have permissions issue certificate request or active directory error occured" (that's translation, might not accurate). probably that's related iis? so maybe has ideas solution? thanks in advance! hello guys, have installed ad certificate services along web service enterprise ca server. seems work fine management console, i've enrolled certificate iis. i need enrol

Can't ping my xbox

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so when linksys  e1000 router issuing ip addresses, able connect xbox pc.  life grand.  i'm playing around server 2008 r2 , xbox , pc not talking each other.  have whole network going though server meaning linksys not issuing out ip addresses,  dhcp server is.  have active directory running along dns.  pc hyper-v client.  add mix, xbox being seen server , gets ip address , can go internet check in xbox live.  can ping xbox or connect extender.  can server 2008 expert me because i'm sure not expert?  time! hi isu18, thanks posting here. > now i'm playing around server 2008 r2 , xbox , pc not talking each other. so if understand , using hyper-v ,ad,dns , dhcp role installed windows server 2008 r2 physical host issue addresses , provide internet connectivity clients in internal network. and current situation xbox device couldn’t connect virtual host hosed physical 1 , physical host either . so what’s virtual network setting of virtual pc in hyper

x86 driver nightmares on serfver 2008 R2

wow cannot believe how ridiculous trying x86 32 bit client drivers installed printer sharing on 2008 r2 server. unbelievable has not been fixed yet...totally unacceptable in opinion. after 12 hours of trying 'answered' questions here on problem gave , installed old server 2003 print server. what joke. disappointed 2008 r2 far. start getting core 32bit files installed pushing 32bit core files onto x64 server using 32bit vista or ideally windows 7 machine the core driver version same 64bit core drivers in use server.   add 32bit postscript printer driver , pcl printer driver not prompted core files again. anytime added 32 bit drivers 64bit shared printer, driver names must match.  driver_ps not match driver or driver_pcl, names have same.   alan morris windows printing team; search microsoft knowledge base here: http://support.microsoft.com/search/default.aspx?adv=1 Windows Server

Automating the application of a template to multiple files

i have ~200 documents apply word 2007 template to. instead of importing styles, etc each document, there elegant/automated way accomplish this? perhaps via the command line or batch file? thanks, steve had other day folder full of documents dim fd filedialog dim strfolder string dim strfile string dim doc document 'display dialog in user can select folder file saved set fd = application.filedialog(msofiledialogfolderpicker) fd    .title = "select folder contains documents."    if .show = -1 then        'the use pressed ok, load variable strfolder path folder selected user , append path separator        strfolder = .selecteditems(1) & "\"    else       'the user pressed cancel       exit sub    end if end with 'close open documents before beginning 'get new title used each document strfile = dir(strfolder & "*.doc") while strfile <> ""    'open document    set doc

invoke-command -computername RemoteServer {start-process c:\install\.bat}

i running invoke command pc run .bat file on remote server. see output of .bat file run in powershell window on local pc. tips on this? i have @ moment invoke-command -computername server {start-process c:\install\.bat} however completes without showing  me anything. can see output of .bat file on local pc? thanks in advance seems running trick. removed start-process command. invoke-command -computername server {c:\install\.bat} also had adjust maxmemorypershellmb limit on server.thanks Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

install failed KB2264107

i have 1 windows 7 x64 client refuses install update.  it'll try run update, update button pressed fails.  error code reported 80073712.  let me know if need windows update.log file or not. oh, forgot mention, tried downloading standalone package ms , running manually, same error.   thanks in advance!!   tim the stuff in application event log is: log name:      application source:        windows error reporting date:          1/19/2011 8:14:48 am event id:      1001 task category: none level:         information keywords:      classic user:          n/a computer:      computer.local description: fault bucket , type 0 event name: windowswcpstorecorruption response: not available cab id: 0 problem signature: p1: 6.1.7601 p2: filehashmismatch p3: \winsxs\manifests\wow64_microsoft-windows-ntdll_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20821_none_bfe6fcfe632ffc1c.manifest p4: p5: p6: p7: p8: p9: p10: attached files: these files

Unable to login remotely

dear all, unable login remotely (even administrator ) windows servers  in our domain ,every time try , is  giving following messages. windows 2008 message to log on remote computer, must granted allow log on through terminal services right. default, members of remote desktop users group have right. if not member of remote desktop users group or group has right, or if remote desktop users group not have right, must granted right manually windows 2003 message to log on remote computer, must have terminal server user access permissions on computer. default, members of remote desktop users group have these permissions. if not member of remote desktop users group or group has these permissions, or if remote desktop user group not have these permissions, must granted these permissions manually.   i appreciate if me fix issue.   your friend, asif.   dear asif, allow logon remotely kind of local policies , it's not defined default on default doma

Windows Server CAL

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hello, if have shared folder on server accessed users. do need cals that? or every user in ad need cal? or if have 3 shared printers deploy on server need cal also? thank you. please advise. you need user/device cal device accessing server. in license manager buy 30 cal for 30 user or device access ressource servers. if access windows 2012 server, need 2012 cal. if 2008, 2012 cal or lower, etc... a 2008 cal can't used access 2012 server. mcp | mcts 70-236: exchange server 2007, configuring microsoft translator widget - french moderator (technet wiki) twitter - @yagmoth555 ( ) blog: http://www.jabea.net  |  http://blogs.technet.com/b/wikininjas/ Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

VM running on 2 hyper-v servers

is there way me run vm in 2 cluster? jus want have way if cluster powered off accident, vm still runs on second hyper-v. this not move vm before power down... turn power down on cluster 1 example , still have vm running in cluster 2. thank you adelino araujo hi adelino i afraid answer not.  but can have  64 nodes in 1 cluster, if running w2012. can't imagine turning "by accident" entire cluster. you can though use hyper-v replica replicate vm 1 cluster or stand alone hyper-v, failover, source vm needs powered off. if post helpful, please mark such ________________________________________ alessandro cardoso mvp | microsoft heroes | mct blog: http://virtualisationandmanagement.wordpress.com http://virtualizacaoegerenciamento.wordpress.com Windows Server  > 

It is a Problem in Windows Server?

hello. i installed snort on windows server when want run it, show me below error :          --== initializing snort ==-- initializing output plugins! initializing preprocessors! initializing plug-ins! parsing rules file "c:\snort\etc\snort.conf" portvar 'http_ports' defined :  [ 36 80:90 311 383 555 591 593 631 801 808 818 9 01 972 1158 1220 1414 1533 1741 1830 1942 2231 2301 2381 2578 2809 2980 3029 303 7 3057 3128 3443 3702 4000 4343 4848 5000 5117 5250 5600 5814 6080 6173 6988 700 0:7001 7005 7071 7144:7145 7510 7770 7777:7779 8000:8001 8008 8014:8015 8020 802 8 8040 8080:8082 8085 8088 8090 8118 8123 8180:8182 8222 8243 8280 8300 8333 834 4 8400 8443 8500 8509 8787 8800 8888 8899 8983 9000 9002 9060 9080 9090:9091 911 1 9290 9443 9447 9710 9788 9999:10000 11371 12601 13014 15489 19980 29991 33300 34412 34443:34444 40007 41080 44449 50000 50002 51423 53331 55252 55555 56712 ] portvar 'shellcode_ports' defined :  [ 0:79 81:655

Why are some users fast/slow on a terminal server?

i tech support glass cutting company uses own software detailing , tracking of orders based on terminal server. server running windows server 2008 r2. server has intel xeon e5504 , 12gb of ram. there 30 users in terminal server @ 1 time. understand of terminal services (and quite new it) should not require resources of computer using, needs send input , run display. therefore though many of computers quite old shouldn't have effect on speed of remote desktop session. expect terminal server not prioritise sessions on others, should see same speed. unfortunately not true, there users run slower on terminal server others. kind of troubleshooting can done determine cause of this? my first thought poor cabling have tried replacing cable on 1 of users no effect, , don't know of network diagnostic tools allow me test network speeds specific computers. any ideas? hi,   actually, there many causes affect performance of terminal server, including network issue, user exper

Can't update single policy

i running agpm 4.0.  morning updating few policies.  1 of them when went check in, disappered list of controlled policies.  not under uncontrolled policies.  can still see in gpo objects node, , view history.  history says last checked in, can not deploy it.  when try deploy error says: [error] process cannot access file 'backup.xml' because being used process. when try settings or difference report recieve: failed generate html gpo settings report. the following error occurred: the system cannot find file specified. (exception hresult: 0x80070002) system.io.filenotfoundexception (80070002) i have restarted agpm service , restarted server, neither of these have helped.  i , running quick possible.  have ideas? matt howdie! mclanem wrote: > running agpm 4.0. morning updating few policies. > 1 of them when went check in, disappered list of > controlled policies. not under uncontrolled policies. > can still see in gpo objects node, , view history. > history

0x8007007B Filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.

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i getting error when trying activate windows server 2008r2.  great! you error code 0x8007007b if service pack installed prior os activation. if case, please uninstall service pack, activate os , install sp. for instance, trying install 2008 r2 (without service pack)  cd key activate  2008 r2 sp1. ~santosh Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

ForestDNSZones and DomainDNSZones from two different domains.

prod environment: root/child domain dev environment: single domain 1 way trust prod env. both prod , dev environments pointing same dns servers. we installed microsoft crm on prod , able installed it. when tried install microsoft crm on dev environment, kept on failing @ end of installation. ran network monitor , failed when tried query forestdnszones. i ran:  dnscmd /directorypartitioninfo forestdnszones.domaindev.com  dnscmd /directorypartitioninfo domaindnszones.domaindev.com and received message saying not exist see both forestdnszones , domaindnszones under domaindev. decided delete both application partitions , recreated following command: dnscmd dnsserver1 /createbuiltindirectorypartitions domaindnszones.domaindev.com dnscmd dnsserver1 /createbuiltindirectorypartitions forestdnszones.domaindev.com i recreated domaindnszones , forestdnszones , able execute these commands:  dnscmd /directorypartitioninfo forestdnszones.domaindev.com  dnscmd /directorypart

HyperV 2008 R2 - VM to VM data transfer slow speeds

hyperv 2008 r2 cluster 2 nodes. host host traffic expected @ 75-100mb/s. inter vm traffic when on same host @ 5-6mb/s. i installed latest firmware/drivers host nics. disabled tcp connection offload, large send offload, rss , chimney globally using netsh,  and  virtual machine queues. speed improved 20mb/s still drastically slow.  we experiencing on other 08 r2 cluster's. has experienced , found solid solution? have followed lot of other threads no 1 seems have definitive answer/solution this? look thois articles http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2263829 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2517329 Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Prevent adding local printer by AD policies

hi every one, i have question, need block option add local printer, path is: start + devices , printers + add printer, here appears 2 options: add local printer , add network printer, need block first 1 option...  by using policies ad, pc's using w7. if 1 knows if posible, i'd preciate answer. best regards. hi, we can configure printer-specific settings users in active directory restrict users adding local printers. following steps can referred workaround. click start , point programs , point administrative tools , , click active directory users , computers . click active directory container of domain want manage (an organizational unit or domain). right-click container, , click properties . click new create "new" group policy. in group policy editor, expand following folders: user configuration , administrative templates , control panel , , printers . enable disable addition of printers. the following article how use group policy se

Group Policy Preferences not deploying printer driver unless already pre-installed

hello, we have several konica mfd's trying deploy many windows xp (sp3) devices. using group policy preferences, computer configurations, , set printers "replace" , item level targeting , remove if no longer applied. i have found unable deploy printers pc's unless 1 driver installed manually first. after running gpupdate /force, other printers appear on pc. can here? thanks alan hi, this fixed now. although trying deploy both 32 , 64 bit, issue print processor. chaned winprint / raw per: http://www.petenetlive.com/kb/article/0000492.htm now ok. thanks alan Windows Server  >  Group Policy

2008 R2 Functional Level and WSUS

our active directory environment (forest , domain) is @ functional level windows server 2003.  using wsus 3.0 sp2 using group policy.  planning on upgrading and raising our ad functional level to windows server 2008 r2.  know if there problems or issues after domain or forest functional levels raised 2008 r2?   as recall, dc's "update" gpo's use r2 server since console uses admx template opposed adm.  if helps confuse more, have windows 7/2008r2 policies existing in 2003 domain because created on windows 7 box.  dc's push out you've created, , hopes client knows how interpret them.  thankfully, does. =)  answer question, no, there no real problems long you're not doing weird domain trusts or that. ok, changed name...you can still call me tom if like. it's a...jump...to conclusions...mat. blog site: http://tmagnuson.wordpress.com Windows Server

2012 std evaluation upgrade to 2012 R2

hello, i've got problem upgrade (i want to keep files , installed programs) 2012 std evaluation 2012 r2, in 1 step installation show me:  "windows server 2012 standard evaluation cannot upgraded windows 2012 r2 standard (server gui). can choose install new copy of windows server ra standard  (server gui) instead, different upgrade....." what can do?? need install new installation of 2012 r2?? want keep old system , upgrade new 2012 r2 please :) jur@s hello, you can activate  windows server 2012 , upgrade windows server 2012 r2. evaluation upgrade not supported. pls check . http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj574204.aspx article- converting evaluation versions of windows server 2012 full licensed versions valid product keys upgrade options windows server 2012 r2 regards, elgüc Windows Server  > 

2012 Datacenter redirecting com ports to my VM

i have installed windows 2012 datacenter , enabled hyper-v.  installed pci-e card increase serial ports x 2. after installing vm server on windows 2008 r2, i'm trying figure out how com 3 , com 4 enabled newly created vm.  possible?  settings states name pipes, how configure name pipes vm recognize com 3 , com 4? ~ wes wes chew hi! physical ports redirection vm not supported on hyper-v (it never has, , according prior msft responses, never will). the usual recommendation to connect com ports inside vm hosting machine (could hyper-v host, microsoft not recommend other applications or roles running besides hyper-v @ host level) using sharing serial ports on ethernet software, one: http://www.eltima.com/products/serial-over-ethernet/ a forums user created own application once, allows redirect virtual machines configured named pipes actual serial ports on hyper-v host: https://github.com/downloads/albertjan/pipetocom/np2com.zip it's not official piece of

Configuring Windows Defender advanced settings from Group Policy

i attempting configure windows defender advanced settings group policy in windows 2008 r2/windows 7 environment. far have following of administrative template settings configured: check new signatures before scheduled scans: enabled configure microsoft spynet reporting: disabled turn off real-time monitoring: disabled turn off windows defender: disabled turn on definition updates through both wsus , microsoft malware protection center: enabled turn on definition updates through both wsus , windows update: enabled (for redundancy) i've begun testing policy against windows 7 virtual machine , far has enabled windows defender , several optimal default settings. however, there 2 settings under "advanced" tab in program options want enable group policy, do not enable default : scan e-mail scan removable drives i can't seem find guidance on net on how enable these 2 advanced settings through group policy. suppose manually walk around several hun

Spawn new Powershell window/process from within a .ps1 script

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i running script requires me load vmm , dpm snapin. there known issue both of these snapins being loaded in same powershell session. work aroud execute .ps1 kickoff .ps1 file. during time second .ps1 script running first script needs wait. start-job c:\scripts\dpmreports\exportprotectedvms.ps1 | wait-job this not work because snapin loaded in job, hense getting same error bug: Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Unable to modify NTFS permissions as domain or local admin

a user created 4 folders on our file server mac computer. reason unable take ownership of folders, receive access denied when tried to. i've never see happen before while logged in domain admin , local administrator. when go security tab of folder, shows if not logged in administrator. instead of showing list of users, has continue button right under "to continue. must administrative user permission view object's security properties". when click continue on that, takes me directly advanced security settings instead of displaying "group or user names". i've tried deleting folders via command line no success. this file server windows server 2008 r2 sp1.   any ideas? hi, test run cmd administrator , use takeown or icacls set permission before testing delete it. if not work, have on article see if step provided can help: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320081 technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please c

In windows2012, IIS is not able to configure in Microsoft Failover Cluster

hello all i configured iis under microsoft failover cluster of below link. setup working successful. configured on windows2008. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970759/en-us i verified below test cases. 1.) kill pid of w3svc , failover executed. 2.) stopped default web site, failover executed. 3.) stopped default application pool, failover executed. 4.) stopped other application pools, failover executed(after changing script under above mentioned link). please note: used following links configure setup on windows2008 , windows2012 http://zahidhaseeb.wordpress.com/2014/02/12/how-to-configure-iis-web-site-and-application-pool-in-microsoft-failover-cluster/ but, when create same environment under windows2012, see happen below. i verified below test cases. 1.) kill pid of w3svc , failover executed. 2.) stopped default web site, failover executed. 3.) stopped default application pool, failover executed. 4.) stopped other application pools, the failover not

Errors with Domain Controllers (Windows 2003)

hello all, i'm running serious network lag issues mapped drives dropping , other weird group policy inconsistencies.  we have 2 dc on our domain , i've run dcdiag on 1 of dcs - output included below.  any appreciated! also, there have been lot of repeated errors on dc1 machine including: application - userenv - eventid 1053 - windows cannot determine user or computer name. system - kerberos - eventid 4 - kerberos client received krb_ap_err_modified error... password used encrypt kerberos service ticket different on target server... etc dns server - dns - eventid 4000 - dns server unable open active directory... dcdiag results dc1 - "pe2800" domain controller diagnosis performing initial setup:    done gathering initial info. doing initial required tests    testing server: default-first-site-name\pe2800       starting test: connectivity          ......................... pe2800 passed test connectivity doing primary tests