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Workbench crashing on OS import

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background information: i've moved build server (2008 r2) virtual proxmox vmware san.  the move went fine , works.  i made copy of server different name test upgrading fro 2010 2012. the upgrade finished without errors , can deploy win7 sp1 machine no problem.  monitoring , dart work ok. the problem can't import other os's ds.  i've tried win7, win8 , winxp  each time workbench crashes error: mmc has detected error in snap-in , unload it.: description: stopped working problem signature: problem event name: clr20r3 problem signature 01: mmc.exe problem signature 02: 6.1.7600.16385 problem signature 03: 4a5bc808 problem signature 04: microsoft.managementconsole problem signature 05: 3.0.0.0 problem signature 06: 4a5bda5a problem signature 07: 33d problem signature 08: b problem signature 09: n3ctrye2kn3c34sgl4zqyrbfte4m13nb os version: 6.1.7600.2.0.0.272.7 locale id: 2057 read our privacy statement online: ...

Delete files on remote server

hi, is there example delete files starting da*, , file extension dll , dla? thanks, http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/del.mspx?mfr=true stacy simpkins | mcse sharepoint | www.sharepointpapa.com $session = new-pssession -computername  myremoteserver1, myremoteserver2 invoke-command -session $session {del da*.dll} invoke-command -session $session {del da*.dla} these commands run del command on 2 remote servers named myremoteserver1 , myremoteserver2, sub server names stacy simpkins | mcse sharepoint | www.sharepointpapa.com actually documentation link incorrect.  doc old dos/cmd del command whioch si built cmd.exe , cannot run powershell without cmd.exe try these see mean. cmd /c del /? del /? del -? del in powershell runs remove-item. the no need create whole buch of connectiosn when can @ once. invoke-command -script { remove-item -path c:\test\* -include *.dll,*.dla -whatif } -compute...

WDS

hi.......   if using single boot images deploy win xp, win 7 & win 2008, how can select on client computer have read beet menu displayed if multiple boot images @ wds server in store folder?   thanx in advance vipin tyagi (mcse 2003) windows admin you correct.  boot.wim windows pe, platform install.wim or installation files.  also, make sure evaluate microsoft deployment toolkit 2010 update automates of deployment challenges.  dave guenthner [msft] posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. http://blogs.technet.com/b/davguents_blog Windows Server  >  Setup Deployment

Word 2010 Pro: Blank New Page not coming up at Word startup

computer: win7 ult 32b, office 2010 pro plus  :: not part of ad or on domain i have cleared , saved normal.dotm file in templates directory. did not work. once started word same doc file came up. i have deleted nomal.dotm file.  have noticed normal.dotm file not being recreated once word restarted.        delete normal.dotm restarted pc then start word did not work.        delete normal.dotm close office apps restart word, not work. in word 2010 template directory define correctly: c:\users\username\appdata\roaming\microsoft\templates i have reset, deleted , cleared i know how , have read about. 1 has me perplexed. the doc file word opens up too located in users documents folder. removed file , put on desktop , word still opened up the document cached somewhere. help please.....   djo_network support tech if delete normal.dotm file, word create...

Get Antivirus and firewall details in windows server using c#

hi can give me  details of  wmi path or registry or find antivirus , 3rd party firewall status in windows server machines. ex: in windows client machines wmi path detect antivirus product: get-wmiobject -namespace root\securitycenter2 -class antivirusproduct. hi, please check these similar threads reference: get antivirus information using c++ or c# https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/c966abb4-7f0e-4370-8641-077ad20d6e7c/get-antivirus-information-using-c-or-c?forum=netfxbcl detect antivirus on windows using c# check third party firewalls on machine and script problem,please post on msdn forum further assistant: https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home best regards, cartman please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . Window...

VM Windows 2008 R2 lose its default gateway

i have primary exchange 2010 server hosted in virtual machine microsoft windows 2008 r2. we have been facing particular issue not able find clue on internet. the server loses default gateway. i've checked event viewer , events registered related cluster (since server in dag secondary exchange 2010). the information have found on internet related windows server 2008 , not 2008 r2.  just rule out chance, followed step windows server 2008: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;973243   issue happened again. it happened randomly , it's second time occur i have been loing time since happened let know. opened case microsoft support , turned out issue virtual nic. server vm, looks issue connection between guest os (win 2008 r2) , hypervisor. we disabled network card win 2008 r2, removed vmware , shut down server. re-add new network card , configured once again. ...

DFS Shares not appearing for VPN users

little quirk going on.   windows server 2008 r2 dfs enabled , sharing folders.    in office can see shares no problem.   users remote in on vpn either software or hardware can see home folder , profile folder.   can't see of other folders shared in namespace.    when browse either server hosting actual folders appear fine , able write files , read files. christopher holley ec technologies hi, it can caused several possible. please first check whether /insite enabled. force clients access insite targets, affect vpn users cannot find insite targets. you can run following command disable it: dfsutil /root:\\domain.com\dfsrootshare /insite /disable also please check whether domain internal name , external name same one. if not, users using vpn need use external one. shaon shan| technet subscriber support in forum| if have feedback on our support, please contact tngfb@microsoft.com ...

pushprinterconnections.exe and Windows XP Prof SP3

we have windows server 2008 r2 x64 print server, several windows xp professional sp3 (32-bit) clients, , few windows 7 enterprise x64 clients in our active directory. trying deploy of printers server clients using "deploy group policy" feature in printing role of server. works windows 7 clients without problems. deploying pushprinterconnections.exe windows xp clients in startup script allows me deploy printers them well, but... when change group policy objects apply windows xp clients (either moving clients between ous or unlinking gpos ous), printers not uninstalled clients, persist if try delete them manually. trawling through registry deleting connections can make xp clients forget printers. not enough! originally used 32-bit windows-2008 version of pushprinterconnections.exe file (file version 6.0.6001.18000), of previous forum answers advised use 32-bit windows-2003 version of file (file version 5.2.3790.2075), did, without success. th...

Powershell MessageBox

hi, i add messagebox in powershell script. i have 2 scripts, first launch script specific credentials. first script : start-process powershell -argumentlist "c:\scripts\script1.ps1" -credential (domain\user) in second script use messagebox : [system.windows.forms.messagebox]::show("test messagebox" , "information") when run first script, have error :  unable find type [system.windows.forms.messagebox]: make sure assembly containing type loaded. i run command :  add-type –assemblyname system.windows.forms but have same error . if run second script, don't have error. how can fix this? thanks. add-type –assemblyname system.windows.forms - add command top of c:\scripts\script1.ps1 same error. try add command  to second script. Windows Server  >  ...

Error while creating an AD User

hello, i trying create user in active directory using script below , getting error create object not available.  is there wrong script or need install else past this? running on windows 2003 server thanks help     $url = "ldap://localhost/cn=users,dc=idmdev,dc=local" $container = new-object directoryservices.directoryentry($url,"cn=administrator", "password") $container | get-member $user = $container.create("user", "cn=test.user" )     error message:   the following exception occurred while retrieving member "create": "unknown er or (0x80005000)" @ c:\ad\add-userad2.ps1:10 char:8 + $user = <<<< $container.create("user", "cn=test.user" ) + categoryinfo : notspecified: (:) [], extendedtypesystemexceptio n + fullyqualifiederrorid : catchfrombasegetmember       typename:...

TiWorker.exe causing high latency every 10 minutes.

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we have 5 windows 2012 r2 vm's getting spike of latency every 10 minutes few seconds.  i watched disk usage in resource monitor , found out 5-10 tiworker.exe show around 30 seconds if in esxi see large spike latency hits around 800 ms.  does know fix this.  it started happening around march 1st.   i able track down wmi service corrupt , running scripts comments from form fixed issue  https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/askperf/2009/04/13/wmi-rebuilding-the-wmi-repository .  i had rebuild repository system32 folder , syswow64 folder on 1 of servers fixed. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

Problem with this website security certificate

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build 10240. browser : ie11 this starts happen today. beginning receive following message when tried toggle between technet forums or trying go previous page within technet forums. is browser , computer issue or technet issue ? problem has been resolved. https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/09e31286-aad3-47f3-801d-ba73528fc17b/there-is-a-problem-with-this-website-security-certificate?forum=reportabug Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  Windows 10 Insider Preview Feedback

Class not registered

hello, i turned on new toshiba , cannot open tiles...mail, onedrive, or on start menu. way i'm able open things going desktop. cannot access pc settings not sure do. time try open maybe there wrong profile. able able login new account? can try using mmc and create new local account. if cannot locally can try doing remotely computer. if able login new account remove existing windows profile of account causing problem. if not might need repair system install. in case, better inform vendor before doing new pc , believe under warranty :) this posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. get active directory user last logon create active directory test domain similar production one management of test accounts in active directory production domain - part i management of test accounts in active directory production domain - part ii management of test accounts in active directory production domain - part iii reset ac...

ADMT and Bitlocker

we migrating 2003 a 2008 domain.  have migrated vista machines have bitlocker enabled , not able keys migrate over.  there anyway vista bitlocker recovery key infomration migrate workstation? hi, i think may take @ following articles: how use bitlocker recovery password viewer active directory users , computers tool view recovery passwords windows vista http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928202 how use bitlocker repair tool recover data encrypted volume in windows vista or in windows server 2008 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928201 hope helps. Windows Server  >  Migration

RDS 2012 R2 with Network Load Balancing NOT round robin

i tried use page , dozen others, reference, still stuck.  have dns setup collectionname.domain.com , pointed our connection broker.  have rdsh servers configured in collectionname (right one, more added when proven work desired).  problem when try rdp collectionname.domain.com (which based on write-up should send me rdsh) logs me connection broker server itself, , not rdsh.  there step missing work correctly? i need not use 'round robin' dns (moronic) way of "load balancing". sadly, intended use of web access or radc control panel item not work us.  in fact, tomorrow goal remove rd web access , gateway roles our deployment completely, utterly useless our scenario.  have our users connecting internal networks (we literally can not allow them connect externally, union rules , that), , of our workstations configured thin clients automatically log restricted user account allowed 1 thing, double click .rdp icon on desktop, , log our r...

How to skip confirmation prompts

hi all, i'm software developer , no nothing powershell sorry if is a dumb question. i'm running exchange commandlet remote wipe device (the source below in batch file): c:\windows\system32\windowspowershell\v1.0\powershell.exe -psconsolefile "c:\program files\microsoft\exchange server\bin\exshell.psc1" -command "clear-activesyncdevice -identity test@airwatchportals.com\airsync-pocketpc-b6be604c8373b93a96073e7d7f2f787a" the command works except can't automate because prompts confirmation. confirm are sure want perform action? clearing mobile device "test@airwatchportals.com\airsync-pocketpc-b6be604c8373b93a96073e7d7f2f787a". data on device permanently deleted. [y] yes [a] yes [n] no [l] no [s] suspend [?] (default "y"):n is there way of running exchange commandlets in silent or unatented mode? in case you're wondering why need behavior: our product manages mobile devices enterprises, can remote wipe windows mobile , blackberry devi...

Active Directory

i facing 1 issue 1 server (proxy server) which in domain gives error of trust relationship not there, once domain controller gets restarted. please help. hi do have connectivity lan?  can ping active directory server?  i've seen message before , think first attempt @ installing isa 2004 on w2003 server after joined domain. suggest test lan connectivity first. way fix broken trust relationship disjoin , rejoin domain. can't isa proxy server installed on server - doesn't let join domain. there must way around deva don't others - listen them, feel doing. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Access other users' Remote Desktop sessions as the administrator

i administrator able log other remote desktop sessions administrator's account.  i think can set screen sharing type of environment, meaning the administer can control user's account while user still logged remote desktop session. i think our server configured (windows 2008 r2) not remember how proper administrative tool.  can post instructions on how this? thanks, adam hi adam, you may open remote desktop services manager (tsadmin.msc) while connected via remote desktop, right-click on user session, , choose remote control.  default target user prompted allow remote control. please note remote control not supported in cases.  example, may not remote control multi-monitor session, or remoteapp session, or session has full aero glass. -tp Windows Server  >  ...

Recover Administrator Password of Domain Controller

i have lost administrator password of domain controller. how can recover administrator password. hi manoj, you can refer following links windows 2000 , windows 2003 password reset. http://www.petri.co.il/reset_domain_admin_password_in_windows_2000_ad.htm http://www.petri.co.il/reset_domain_admin_password_in_windows_server_2003_ad.htm   thanks , regards, mukesh. posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Management

"Password remains valid for"

i'm trying understand "password remains valid for" attribute. used lockoutstatus.exe tool @ user got himself locked out , found "max password age" 90 days, "current password age is" 90 days 5 hours, 40 min , "password remains valid for" value 49710 days. what? the internet-mention found attribute technet article windows 2000 server , can't find anywhere in gpmc. thanks. the "password remains valid for" value isn't active directory related attribute rather calculated field takes max password age, subtracts current password age, , tells how longer password valid. think experiencing error might triggered fact password older allowed (hence account locked out). what domain / forest functional level? if at a level > server 2003 might experience issues tool designed server 2003. hope helps. Windows Server ...

How would one go about Forcing .lnk association in gpo to prevent change?

greetings , salutations. network administrator school district , rolled out new server 2008 r2 domain. know quite behind in times have understand how stubborn board of education can in regards upgrading existing domain. got rid of nt servers. anyway beside point, new domain have been rolling out windows 7 machines , have been running strange phenomenon. when of our students log computer changes .lnk association seemingly randomly. know not virus because of windows 7 machines brand new clean images. more frustrating let's have 2 students, student , student b. student logs computer , .lnk association connected ie unknown reason. student b uses computer b , .lnk association connected adobe reader. both students swap computers , student logs computer b , .lnk works intended, same student b on computer a. not user based, , not computer based have been racking brain on since school started right after labor day. right solution have involves applying registry setting in gpo foll...

Disk space full

hi , have windows 2012 server . when check c drive says total capacity 150 gb. used 142 gb , free 8 gb . when check size of folders , files, shows total size is  75 gb . when rest 67 gb ? how check, these 67 gb being used ? thanks could file system corruption chkdsk might solve or may system attribute set might need uncheck "hide protected operating system....."       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows server] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

Move Computers to specific OU

hi, i'm looking script can run on our computers container , check computers in there. example: sts001 or sps002 or sms003 those servers joined domain using djoin. need move them automatically correct ou. for example: sts001 needs move to: org/servers/test sps002 needs move to: org/serves/production sms003 needs move to: org/servers/management i found various scripts, not worked out me (as new scripting). powershell, vbscript, whatever needs our requirements ok. our policy not allow run scripts on dc. perfect after installed servers, joined them , after can run script , servers move correct ou. any great. thanks this looks easy script, what's missing according rules should moved. base of script following: [array]$computers = <an enumeration of computers> import-module activedirectory foreach ($computer in $computers) { #nested ifs or switch, depending on possibilities { get-adcomputer $computer | move-adobject -targetpath "<the target ...

Pass User Principal Name (UPN) From Smart Card Login To Office 365 For Activation?

we have bit of unusual scenario here we're trying resolve.  use smart card login our primary method authenticate our active directory environment.   x.509 smart card certificates mapped altsecurityidentities attribute on ad user accounts , upn mapping disabled via usesubjectaltname=0 value in registry. the issue encountering related our office 365 cloud email , productivity solution.  when log workstation using smart card, office 365 applications (word, excel, outlook, etc) prompt users enter email address activate product instead of activating automatically.  if log workstation using username/password instead of smart card, autoactivation works fine.  not want users prompted activate , according microsoft documentation if environment configured synchronize office 365 , network user accounts, user won’t see prompts. office 365 proplus should automatically able necessary information user’s account in office 365. our environment conf...

Cannot System.string to System.Management.Automation.ScriptBlock

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hi i try execute script invoke-command -scriptblock "get-date" and recive exception: invoke-command : cannot bind parameter 'scriptblock'. cannot convert "get-date" value of type "system.string" type "system.management.automation.scriptblock". my question why? of scripts working way. you're using string, not scriptblock. invoke-command -scriptblock { get-date } Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Slow performance from Domain Controller

good morning, i'm having problem on 1 of our domain controllers in forest.  there no errors in log.  issue if try add new user, takes 10 seconds pop box add user , same thing trying add user group.  it's on first domain controller in forest. my setup root domain dc1-windows server 2008 r2 (forest level 2003)-problem child dc2-windows server 2008 r2 child domain dc1-windows server 2008 r2 (forest level 2003 dc2-windows server 2008 r2 old domain trusted bi-directional child domain dc1-windows server 2003 (forest level 2003) dc2-windows server 2003 i don't have problems can see in application/system/dns logs.  here something.  created 2 test dc's test upgrading forest level behind scenes.  built 2 vm's , promoted them dc's.  cut off network adapters outside , had test vm(windows 7) test upgrading forest level without hits network.  trashed these machines.  deleting entries out of dns, , sites , services....

Downgrade 2012 RDP Device CALs to 2008

i have customer bought 0c19612 (microsoft windows server 2012 remote desktop service) needs downgrade 2008 - lenovo oem part number. we directed them activate microsoft account however, have responded saying ' i've been pointed site before when i've attempted install licenses - when try on server, still receive "invalid license" there no option on page me downgrade' can please advise thanks hi, they need contact microsoft clearinghouse telephone.  in rd licensing manager (licmgr.exe), select server name , choose activate server.  in wizard please choose telephone connection method, select country, , telephone number call shown.  after activating server please inform them need install rds cals , assist well. if rd licensing server has been activated, please edit properties in rd licensing manager, select telephone connection method, save change, open install licenses wizard , follow prompts. thanks. -tp ...

Tools or Script to Reset Password Local admin From Domain (Bulk operation)

dear forum, i ask experience managing reset password local admin multiple computer using tools or scripts. can not put reset local password gpo disabled. thanks sokneang sam hi, this script used reset local administrator password. script language independent. can use on localized version of windows. don't have know admin name reset password. reset local administrator password https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/reset-local-administrator-e3023c3a best regards, alvin wang please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . Windows Server  >  Group Policy

File Server Resource Manager failed to enumerate Share Paths; Event ID: 12317

i have following errant posts within application log of 1 of dc's (we have small domain based upon ws'03 controllers):   source: srmsvc, eid: 12317, description: file server resource manager failed enumerate share paths or dfs paths. mappings local file paths share , dfs paths may incomplete or temporarily unavailable. fsrm retry operation @ later time.   error-specific details: error: (0x80045306) specified path invalid. data: pmcachec766.....pmcachec738.....   this condition surfaced after installation of sql'08r2; installed 2 instances of sql'08 dc errors (maybe related 2 pmcache posts).   i found domain compliant kb924035 prescription; authenticated users member of users domain.   any on appreciated; i'm lost. hi glenn, you may need check if there unauthenticated user exists. issue should caused user not have necessary permission. as mentioned bug "dfs rpc endpoint configured allow both builtin\administrators access , b...

Unable to retrieve the session collection properties

hi, we're facing following issue while trying add new remote desktop session hosts session host collection  : "unable retrieve session collection properties". server can added deployment can't added session host collection , message above returned. error never happened before , ennoying need deploy more servers/collections. collegue noticed adding couple of servers @ once (from gui) succeeded ... can't find related on eventviewer (brokers / database server) known bug ? can't find related on microsoft support.microsoft.com appreciated, thanks. mcts windows server virtualization, configuration hello, rds session collection settings configured allow  :  - domain local security group    (that usually have members different global security groups containing users ...) and - global security group (domain admins) removing dl_xyz... domain local group session host collection settings solves issue can add ne...

Powershell Variable trimming

geeks, im trying trim below string unable acheive- $string = "\\winfile01\d$\share01\2016\may\dept" i $string trimmed , saved value "dept" stored in variable. i tried various trim functions, not able want. let me know how proceed it. cheers, alan. hi alan, try this: $leaf = split-path $string -leaf $leaf cheers, fred there's no place 127.0.0.1 Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Restrict Users to Delete files in Shared Foder

dear friends i have share folder. want users access it, create folders , files , edit them.  restrict users delete files , folders inside shared folder any solution? m. zubair akhtar mcp+i, mcse, mcts, ccna hi, you remove "delete" permission folder. stop user renaming files , folders too. meanwhile please noticed when open office documents, create temp files editing. user cannot delete files, temp files created office programs not deleted.  workaround give creator owner – delete permission temp file created office app still deleted person access file. you refer following thread troubleshoot issues: user can save not delete http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/b7a8b44d-901b-4077-99eb-829b100f944e/user-can-save-but-not-delete in additional, can use icacls tool set required permission , set required acl per own requirement. icacls http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753525.aspx regards, mandy ye ...

What does Windows actually do behind the scenes when you request to delete a file from a file share?

if user site b connects share on server in site , deletes large amount of data, why there large amount of bandwidth being used action?  what process occurring?  hi, the behaviour governed client operating system you're running. server side doesn't of it's own initiation other delete files. if you're running windows vista or 7, you're going find great deal of traffic generated preview function responsible generating statistical information see (number of files, folders, estimated time complete, etc). if perform same function command line, won't see of traffic nor take anywhere near long remove files. personally, work command line, i'm unaware of if there's way disable functionality within windows explorer. if want confirm what's happening, there's couple of avenues can pursue depending on client operating system , how prepared diagnostics: windows 7 / server 2008 r2: resource monitor need administrator run this. it's extremel...

Windows 2008- Account Lock not working and getting Domain Policy access denied

hi windows 2008 root domain tried edit policy , getting error "access denied on domain policy template" resolved giving write permission authenticated user on template. later applied account lock out policy. not applying , automatically reset 0 in account lockout tool. error:"access denied:\\sysvol\domain.com\policies\{31b2f340-016d-11d2-945f-00c04fb984f9}\windows nt\secedit\gptmpl.inf.make sure have right permission object. hi, >windows 2008 root domain tried edit policy , getting error "access denied on domain policy template" resolved giving write permission authenticated user on template. were using common domain user edit domain policy? default, users administrative rights can edit domain policy. >later applied account lock out policy. not applying , automatically reset 0 in account lockout tool same issue, need use account enough permission that. if user account using can trusted, can add domain admins group. delegate permissions g...

Delete DHCP leases in batch?

hi, i want able schedule regular deletion of leases in scope  end, i've been looking command line way delete leases.  far, no luck. i hopeful when came across netsh, came believe deletion available in netsh deleting addresses scope, , that's not i'm looking for. anyone know used schedule deleting leases? (btw - cleanup doesn't seem what's needed.  what's happening people can't leases, though dhcp management says scope not 100% used (sometimes below 100%).  if manually delete leases, selecting them in dhcp management , deleting, ok again, though scope utilization climbs same percentage @ before deleting...) tia... for reason can set lease time in dhcp config. manually rebuilding process mean have to:  - leases  - filter these leases find ones older <your lease time>  - delete filtered leases. double check dhcp config, works supposed do. for reference: netsh dhcp commands: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc787...

Windows 2008 R2 Failover Cluster resources, IP , Name and Quroum Disk

i have cluster 4 nodes, , detects @ 1 point quorum disk on server , other name , ip of cluster. this should not together? implente several failover cluster , around in same node ... has information on how theme? what version of windows cluster based on? there should cluster core resource group.  group should have cluster core resources on 1 node.  possible have disk designated witness disk, not assigned via windows server failover clustering.  in case, in available storage group, on node core resource group. geoff n. hiten architect microsoft sql server mvp Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

Activating windows via powershell

hi, trying activate windows via powershell , have found script: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/office/en-us/9fcdb039-f9f0-48a9-8253-1f52c0257a80/activate-windows-using-powershell?forum=winservergen problem is, cannot run it. exact version of script: ##### getting serial key bios #### $key = (wmic path softwarelicensingservice oa3xoriginalproductkey)[2];break # getting activation object# $service = get-wmiobject -query 'select * softwarelicensingservice' ##### install product key , activate #### $service.installproductkey($key) $service.refreshlicensestatus() i tried create $key parameter manually this  $key = "xxx-xxx-xxx-xxx";break i tried both variations without break my problem line: $service.installproductkey($key) it gives me following error: exception calling "installproductkey" : "" @ line:1 char:1 + $service.installproductkey($key) + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ + categoryinfo ...

Running previous versions of Windows on WS 2012 R2 Datacenter Edition

hi everyone. my company acquire licenses of windows server 2012 r2 datacenter edition run on our virtualized environment. though isn't hyper-v (we're using hypervisor), we're aware can run unlimited instances each license (2 physical processors). question is: gain rights run previous versions of windows server using these licenses? i hope clear enough. thanks! something here may help. http://www.microsoft.com/oem/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/downgrade_rights.aspx#fbid=dnuvq85dxaq?hashlink=server or can call them here. https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/servicecenter/help/contact.aspx     regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  ...

.NET Runtime Event ID 1021 after patch Tuesday updates

i've searched google/technet following , have come empty.  performed updates came out week (01/10/2013) , i'm receiving following error on 2008r2 sp1 servers: log name:      application source:        .net runtime date:          1/10/2013 4:23:06 am event id:      1021 task category: none level:         warning keywords:      classic user:          n/a computer:      servername.domain.local description: .net runtime version 2.0.50727.5466 - executable "c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework64\v4.0.30319\mscorsvw.exe" appdomain "defaultdomain" deleted obsolete native image "c:\windows\assembly\nativeimages_v2.0.50727_64\mscorlib\74a5f0c2bc0d0e6e3c4ec4886b9be891\mscorlib.ni.dll...

Sort numbers with multiple periods in them

using word 2010, if have table first column looks this: 5.11.1 5.10.1 5.4.1 and sort table based on first column numbers, get 5.10.1 5.11.1 5.4.1 i tried sorting text , same results. how can sort kind of data? i got work without mucking header row.  had in 2 steps: first, had go options page of sort popup, select other , ".", ok, , ok again. then selected whole tagle (alt-keypad-5) , able sort col3, field1, col3, field2, col 3, field 3. man, pain!! thanks resolution on this, andy Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

account unknow problem after using cacls command to update folder security

hi, i use cacls command to remove , add user's account (or group) with full control on some folders. after couple of days, saw account unknown on security tab of folder. there 1 have suggestions? account unknown(s-1-5-21-4009522309-1728746466-358... the command used is: cacls temp /e /p username:f (or groupname:f) cacls temp /e /r everyone thanks, matthew   hi,   you can try resolve sid using tool psgetsid. if tool not find out account sid, can delete entry acl.   psgetsid v1.43 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb897417.aspx Windows Server  >  Directory Services

server 2008 windows installer problems.

very slow installs taking hours complete or windows installer stops responding. help - thanks.   for general troubleshooting steps, can try perform clean boot see if affected third party program or service: perform clean startup determine whether background programs interfering game or program http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796 if issue persists, go services.msc, try stop , start service see if there error. meanwhile, please let me know if issue occurs on specific program, or if issue occurs on programs or updates requests using windows installer. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

2012R2 VM not listening to UDP

have reviewed many docs, rds box appears not listening. enabled local policy settings remotefx , basics think of , discovered, netstat output when connecting either win 10 or 7.  same win 8 rdp client.  fw open , testing within domain.  seems it's off?   udp    0.0.0.0:500            *:*   udp    0.0.0.0:3389           *:*   udp    0.0.0.0:3391           *:*   udp    0.0.0.0:4030           *:*   udp    0.0.0.0:4500           *:*   udp    0.0.0.0:5355           *:*   udp    127.0.0.1:50006     ...

DS Role service stopping automatically

hi there my server domain server , i have red color in manageability dash board , in local server service "dsrloe service" stopping automatically users can't authenticate , massage appears when want put security permission users while sharing in file sharing server  "this advance page cannot opened because following error :the server not operational " thank you support hi hamaz soud, would please let me know current situation of issue? as calin suggested, had used dcdiag command-line tool analyze state of dc? if clue, please feel free let me know. in addition, please run ipconfig /all command , verify settings? please check , ensure configure dns server properly. there similar thread. provided more suggestions troubleshoot issue. please refer to. the advanced page cannot opened because of following error server not operational hope helps. best regards, justin gu ...

Best Windows edition for DC

we designing new large scale windows 2008 forest , trying determine benfits of using enterprise on standard dcs.  there microsoft best practice?  based on edition comparision http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/compare-features.aspx  the enhanced features available enterprise not applicable dc role. adfs, certificates, dfs and ias features have been considered. thanks input, i'd suggest using x64 bit version (in essence, want able cache entire dit) - @ point, memory benefits of 32-bit based enteprise edition no longer relevant (32-bit version of enterprise gives 64gb vs. 4gb in standard)... hth marcin Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Windows Home Server 2011 - Quicksync not working

hi guys, have installed whs2011 , latest drivers can not quicksync running. using media converter 7.5 no hardware acceleration can checked. espresso same in no hardware acceleration can checked. have... p8h77-i motherboard intel 3450 ivybridge cpu 4gb mem 60gb ssd os. had spare hdd installed win7pro , quicksync works fine know not hardware issue. thing can think of whs2011 not compatible intel quicksync or not using correct drivers whs2011. latest drivers downloaded intel site either windows server 2008 r2 or win7 64bit. if no drivers available ws2008r2 use win7 64bit drivers. has had issue before or knows fix? thanks, neil. hi, whs forums on here: http://social.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/windowshomeserver don Windows Server  >  Windows Server General...

Virtual machine locked in critical stopping

hey guys, how can hypervisor force stop virtual machine in critical stopping mode? i have restarted hypervisor server doesn't let me virtual machine in critical stopping. thanks. had found this: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/lync/en-us/b5fbbd7b-eae0-461b-84f8-53844e18673c/hyperv-usability-stoppingcritical?forum=winserverhyperv brian ehlert http://itproctology.blogspot.com learn. apply. repeat. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Can't install printer drivers on Server 2008 R2

i trying install several printers on new serverr running 2008 r2.  trying install both hp , sharp printers several of old , not appear have driver installed.  have tried install printers using setup program came driver, "add device" option in devices , printers window, , through print , document services.  none of them have worked. the "add device" option takes me identify .inf file driver , starts install.  gives me error 0x00000057 code.  process through print , document services gives me same result. i found entry in blog said problem related permissions .dat files in driverstore folder , gave instructions changing them.  i've had limited success because permissions keep getting reset original settings.  permissions see files system full permission , users read permission.  have tried adding group full permissions , changing permissions users group. any ideas on need able add these additional drivers? i found pro...

Domain rename

hi, we have forest with single domain. 2 dc windows 2008r2. forest , domain level windows 2003. need rename domain "hd.comp.net" "new.hd". not have dfs, roaming profiles, ca or exchange server. i have couple questions: can leave forest , domain functional level windows 2003? can rename windows 2008 not r2 terminal server? should create primary active directory integrated "new.hd" dns zone , records in it? able run "shutdown -m \\all_pcs  -r -t 0" to reboot twice pcs , servers? have rename domain controllers separately or is enough reboot them after "rendom /do"? successful if follow link " http://www.techieshelp.com/how-to-rename-a-server-2008-domain/ "? thank you, n first off not recommend domain reaname unless , untill there strong business required simple mistake can lead big headache.if ad architecture large , nos of users more go fo admt instead of dom...

"No disks were found on which to perform cluster validation tests" - why not?

i new clustering, , i'm trying create first cluster. have 2 hp dl585 servers, each raid configuration of raid1 c: (system drive) , raid6 data drive. both logical drives on each server ntfs, , 2 data drives (the drives trying cluster) empty. when ever try run validation test failover cluster manager between 2 servers, error saying "no disks found on perform cluster validation tests". why not? need logical drives in order allow them seen/accessed/used failover cluster manager? any gratefully received. have verified each disk has been assigned drive letter, formatted ntfs , has been presented both nodes @ same time?  present disks both nodes attempt access , format them 1 node until disks added cluster. dave guenthner [msft] posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. http://blogs.technet.com/b/davguents_blog Windows Server ...

Restricting Forest Trust Traffic Patterns

we have forest trust 1 of our partners on vpn link.  partner has single dc forest in single site (subnet.)  have 10+ sites across several subnets.  @ present, ip traffic wide open between 2 organizations, we'd restrict bit. i've been doing traffic audit , have discovered partner dc communicating multiple dcs in our forest, across wan links.  there way restrict relationship communication takes place between specific dcs? thanks in advance, hello, trust not built use specific dcs authentications default. see expected. have article see options possible: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-ie/winserverds/thread/28f8884f-c073-41e0-b2ee-0dbb2dff5a1f best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  ...

License for Session Hosts

we have 50 user cal for license windows remote desktop services, cover more 1 session host server? hi, please edit post , remove extraneous information clear. to answer question, yes, user has been assigned per user rds cal may use multiple rd session host servers.  server 2012 r2 make of rdsh servers part of same deployment , configure rd licensing server information in deployment properties.  way of rdsh servers contact same rd licensing server needed. additionally, rdsh servers need made part of session collection in order pick deployment settings. thanks. -tp Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

GPP for certain systems

i trying apply gpp laptops. gpp not applying laptops. following tried: made gpp within computer preference. gpp must copy files desktop of desktop on laptop netbios name: laptop* or lt* (after laptop name , lt name comes number, therefor *). the gpp not applying not desktops. have linked gpp computer ou , user ou not apply. when make gpp beneath user preference know sure gonna work, cannot say: apply if system lt* or lap* because system not user. can gpp may apply security group not sufficient me... anyone know how solve this? freddie i have tested %commondesktopdir% , working. destopdir not work when working under computer preference... freddie Windows Server  >  Group Policy