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Can't use Windows Auth through browser on 2008 R2

i have classic asp websites use windows authentication access administrative section. i've found neither ie nor firefox allow me authenticate using window auth when using browser on 2008 r2 server. are there security settings on server disabling this? popup credentials, response same if i'd put in invalid credentials. thanks in advance insights! hi scott,   according description, understand can not use windows authentication through browser on windows 2008 r2. please check these links see if helps: http://forums.asp.net/t/1427202.aspx   http://forums.asp.net/t/1514893.aspx http://forums.asp.net/t/1481720.aspx http://forums.asp.net/t/1427202.aspx 910439   troubleshoot forms authentication http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;910439   as issue more related asp.net, suggest initiate new thread in our asp forum better , accurate answer question. community members , support professionals there more familia...

unattended installation questions.

good morning. i have question regarding way im imaging pc's.  firstly want point out im using imagex capture completed image desired drivers , software.  this has worked perfectly.  i able deploy image wds 100% now here question.  during deployments im noticing 3 things.  first , foremost product key.  we not use vlk yet. using oem licences.  is there way setup unattend file prompt product key during deployment?  also im looking relatively same thing happen computer name. keep in mind pc captured image has activated product key installed. want deployment overwrite key , install proper oem key on new target pc input manually. same thing pc name.  alternatively there way use "bogus" key (for lack of better term) on reference image cannot activated?  then re capture image using imagex, use unattended install prompts key input , pc name input?? thanks assistance. mike human knowledge belongs world mdt ...

Crazy Speed!! Spartan Edge?

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maybe, it's due spartan edge being used but, speed (that not slow or anything) has gone crazy!!  surfing faster speeding bullet!  internal functions seem snappier browsing super-fast.  , wasn't slow before spartan edge. cheers, drew     drew ms partner / ms beta tester / pres. computer issues pres. computer issues www.drewsci.com yeeesh!  it's browser on bennies drew ms partner / ms beta tester / pres. computer issues pres. computer issues www.drewsci.com Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  Windows 10 Insider Preview General

High LSASS usage, need help please

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i having high lsass usage on ldap server.  suspect out there has ldap query eating cycles, , need track down ldap query doing this.  found following website: http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2007/08/20/troubleshooting-high-lsass-cpu-utilization-on-a-domain-controller-part-1-of-2.aspx  that seems deal problem, has downloading micrsoft windows server 2003 performance advisor, wouldn't work enterprise 2008 (which our dcs running). does know of way check ldap query being used most?  (similar how above article shows)  lot. you can use windows reliability , performance monitor . here's similar situration reference: monitor active directory ldap queries  http://blog.misthos.com/2010/04/monitor-active-directory-ldap-queries.html (note: since site not hosted microsoft, link may change without notice. microsoft not guarantee accuracy of information.) regards, miya miya yao technet community support ...

About internet connections

hi. @ home, i'm using lan connection connect internet. if connect wireless, can better connection?  like; lan = 100 mbps wireless = 72 mbps = 172 mbps =)  and if can, how can manage connections? example, want messenger connects wireless explorer connects lan. thanks replies. basically connect speed going slowest segment link isp connection. more in range of 1 - 3 mb unless have direct fiber connection. regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Server 2008 R2 Standard Folder Redirection Nightmare!

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hi everyone i creating new domain has 1 dc , 10 windows 7 pro clients , couple xp pro clients. have domain controller , running fine. problem started when tried deploy folder redirection. what have user's documents/pics/music/etc folders redirected spot on server manage files. i've done server 2003 in past , never had issues setting or while in use. files saved e:\users\%username%. i've named server "server" because 1 have. have created folder on server , have shared folder "user$". has full permissions on share. ntfs permissions have authenticated users modify permission. how setup 2003 1 , worked fine. then setup gpo called "folder redirection" in group policy , linked whole domain. each folder setup basic redirect. root path \\server\user$. applied restarted , folder redirection appears work fine logged in administrator account on server. however, when try logging in on computer joined domain, folders not redirect properly. inste...

Huge enthusiasm for Powershell but facing several problems with variables in ForEach loop and functions

hello, first post here please forgive me week english , beginner questions. have huge enthusiasm for learning powershell , use daily basic task if mange write 400+ lines active directory script, have huge headache when comes to functions, foreach loop , pipeline. don't have "linux bash" background when comes scripting let me describe my problem. i've created 2 functions: function cutstringtolength{ param(     [string]$string,     [int32]$length     )     if($string.length -gt $length){         $results=$string.remove($length)         }else{         $results=$string.padleft($length)         }     return $results -replace '\s+', '' } and function cleanup { (((((($args -replace "ä", "au") -replace "ü", "ue") -replace "ö...

Strange issue with DHCP Clients

we have setup 2 dhcp servers, 1 in local site , 1 remote failover. have iphelper statement on switch if local dhcp server unavailable clients address remote dhcp server. issue having 90% of clients getting addresses remote dhcp server. have ideas why happening? thing know failover working, not want clients getting addresses remote server unless server down. thanks, gavin hi gavin, >>we have iphelper statement on switch if local dhcp server unavailable please disable iphelper statement , try renew client's ip again. >> the issue having 90% of clients getting addresses remote dhcp server. other clients obtain ip address local dhcp server? if yes, please check if iphelper configuration correct , contact switch provider effect support. you catch packet analyze issue after you disabled iphelper, please check if client has sent request or dhcp server has received broadcast packet. best regards john please remember mark replies answer...

Windows 10 Group Policy Help

i wondering if me out windows 10 group policy.  i have windows 10 1607 education image ready roll here testing out group policy now.  i bit disappointed in lack of options having trouble finding , hoping steer me in right direction.  i've done countless hours of searching , haven't been able find clear cut answers following issues. 1.  "settings"  is possible hide categories in "settings" menu, cannot see scenario our students playing around things network & internet, accounts, windows update, ect. 2.  if 1 not possible, why selecting " users can’t add or log on microsoft accounts" not working or not greyed out completely.  while ms account doesn't work sign in, other account yahoo or gmail works without issue if policy set. 3.  we specify proxy in "internet settings" via control panel locked down our staff/students changing.  however, can go proxy via "settings" menu , turn off...

Windows 10 Startmenu.admx

hi, will uploading windows 10 version of startmenu.admx central store break or disable existing version of same file? need control start menu windows 10 , windows 7. thanks jason hi,   am 11.07.2016 um 21:48 schrieb n74jw: > uploading windows 10 version of startmenu.admx central > store break or disable existing version of same file?   no. settings stay same. why think startmenu.admx behave differently others replace aswell?   mark -- mark heitbrink - mvp group policy - cloud , datacenter management   homepage:  http://www.gruppenrichtlinien.de - deutsch aktuelles: https://www.facebook.com/gruppenrichtlinien/   Windows Server  >  Group Policy ...

Problem Mapping to DFS Shares

hi, we have logon script maps drives our dfs namespace using "net use" script failing "system error 53 network path not found" if enter unc path in explorer can sucessfully dispaly drive. after if logon.bat file run manually drives mapped. occuring on machines (xp,vista,win7) test i've created new namespace , i'm able map successfully, dfs seems working fine not our existing namespace. i've run several of test documented here - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975440  and conectivity appears fine. hope can help hi, i believe you're having script available in netlogon folder. \\domainname\netlogon\   can check access folder? similiar issue happend me in 1 of site,.the dc not replicating properly. after fixing permission issue,it started working.ofcourse,replicated dc manually. :) regards, mohan r sr. administrator - server support Windows Server ...

Application (which uses Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express) Is Very Slow Over Windows VPN

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hi! work small company department me, appreciate can get. company comprised of 8 computers (all windows 7 – 32, others 64 bit) in small lan , 1 single windows 2008 server r2 on cloud vpn, nat, application server , else. basically, trying put our resources on our server in cloud, including new educational application have purchased. application uses sql server 2008 express r2 database. i configured server (via remote desktop connection) routing , remote access including vpn , nat. so, when computers in office connect vpn via pptp, able internet through server fine excellent speed. however, application bought crawling on windows vpn. mean, takes 2-3 minutes information popup in screen when first open application. after that, takes 1-2 minutes each single action when browsing through application … when test odbc connection in odbc data source administrator screen (from of our windows 7 machines), takes less second test complete successfully. below steps have taken in vain...

Some updates not able to approve, new to WSUS server so it probably is a rookie question.

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hello all, i apologize new wsus server.  i have server , running , client computers connected , reporting , downloading approved updates (hooray!!)  i wondering if there need know approving updates require accepting license terms , such feature packs , update rollups.  i have attached screen shot or 2 show ones , message receive.  any info appreciated. martin i wondering if there need know approving updates require accepting license terms , such feature packs , update rollups. eulas must accepted wsus admin @ time of updates being approved. you cannot auto-approve update requires eula. in this particular instance appears wsus unable display eula. caused because eula has not yet been downloaded. wsus server have pending downloads completed? if so, you'll need wait downloads completed (the eula may still in download queue). if not, run wsusutil reset, re-queue request eula download. lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa solarwind...

OpenSSH issue in Windows 2003 32 bit Std Edt

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hi, am facing openssh application issues on windows 2003 32 bit std edt.  here had configured openssh version -openssh windows v3.8.1p1-1. earlier when tried login through sftp, able connect, in of occassions, gettinf following error 'connecting 10.*.*.*...ssh_exchange_identification: connection closed remote host connection closed'  this error getting. if tried simentonousoly system allow me login. while examine application event logs, getting below attached screenprint error. earlier server running 1gb ram, post upgraded 4gb ram. still same issues.. before going memory upgrade, tried reinstall openssh couple of times higher versions too.. still no luck could someone pls suggest solution this. thanks.. regards, rajeev parambil hi rajeev, for more related openssh which is third-party tool, in order better help, can ask third-party support. openshh http://www.openssh.com/index.html openssh faq (frequently asked questions) http://ww...

Different revision levels for Microsoft DSM QFE Number

hello everyone, i creating failover cluster right , i'm encountering 'indicates 2 revision levels incompatible' failure after validating. ibm sdddsm doing fine not microsoft dsm. qfe number reflected @ microsoft storage spaces controllers driver's versions. how can update drivers in there? 'update drivers' buttons greyed out in case. my 2 servers running on 2012 r2 datacenter. please help. thanks. p/s: love include screenshot of account new , not verify yet. hi boyanmetal, are nodes built same hardware? which oses nodes running? have both installed latest updates? best regards, leo please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  High Availabil...

Password Expiry Alert

hi everyone, i reduce password expiration alert on users alerting guys in 5days. ( i.e "your password expire in 5 day, want change" - not more this) how accomplish ad? running forest & domain functional level 2003 on server 2003 r2 and  2008 r2 ads. meshack this best done via "interactive logon: prompt user change password before expiration" setting in group policy.  this setting can found under computer configuration\windows settings\local policies\security options. note default in win 7/8 , server 2008 r2/2012 5 days.  the default previous versions of windows 14 days. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

DBA + PowerShell = Why?

i have been taught dba use powershell in following list: 1. creating sql server database inventory 2. listing installed hotfixes , service packs 3. listing running/blocking processes 4. killing blocking process 5. checking disk space usage 6. setting wmi server event alerts 7. executing sql query multiple servers 8. reorganizing/rebuilding index 9. running dbcc commands dont understand in each point why need it? if havea real based example in worklife apply 1 or many of list better understand. you need able via powershell, because there scenarios need perform these actions on large collection of servers, or many databases on same server. one of servers manage has on 100 databases on single server. have had scenarios security configuration each server needs change, or index has created on each of databases on table. powershell enables go through list of servers / databases foreach statement, , perform actions on each server. you don't want doing the...

Directory Issues

we had domain server 2012 essential server deployed. working towards decommissioning numerous reasons , purchased 2012 essential server. deployed it, joined it, , promoted new server domain controller. server functioning couple weeks , started having authentication issues. i moved fsmo roles new server , still had authentication issues. realised after fact essentials doesn't allow multiple domain controllers. removed original domain controller , having authentication issues. i have deleted/removed dns references old server, opening aduc responds with  "naming information cannot located because: the specified domain either not exist or not contacted." i went through , cleaned metadata information using ntds util. here dc diag output here dcdiag output: directory server diagnosis performing initial setup:    trying find home server...    home server = server    * identified ad forest.  ...

Trying to login with domain administrative account on the window server 2012 R2 Standard it get failed after joining the windows server 2003 SBS.

hi currently have windows server 2003 sbs infrastructure , running fine. now had member of 1 windows server 2012 r2 standard, has joined done other client machine. but while trying login domain administrative account on window server 2012 r2 standard failed. not being accepted credential. your suggestion highly appreciated. regards, md ehteshamuddin khan opinions expressed here mine. posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. hi, according description, understanding domain administrator failed log on windows server 2012 r2(member server of sbs 2003 network). there error message when domain admin credential failed log on member server? log on below format , confirm result: domain name/account name password if problem persists, new domain admin permission account on sbs server, , use new account log on , confirm result.  best regards, eve wang please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if pr...

How to change format of phone numbers in PowerShell?

we need append area code , hyphen in front of office phone number field in domain user account our users have office phones changing 7 digit numbers 10 digit numbers. i found script finds , edits phone numbers, author chose different way format numbers. this part of script need change: # format number xxx xx xx xxx.          $phone   =   '{0} {1} {2} {3}'   -f $phone .substring(0,3), $phone .substring(3,2), $phone .substring(5,2), $phone .substring(7,3) i'm trying figure out how edit formats xxx-xxx-xxxx (3 digit area code, hyphen, 3 digit prefix, hyphen, 4 digit number) instead of xxx xx xx xxx. can show how rewrite section? the modified script: # format number xxx-xxx-xxxx. $phone = '{0}-{1}-{2}' -f $phone.substring(0,3),$phone.substring(3,3),$phone.substring(6,4) hope helps. regards, thennet please take moment "vote helpful" and/or "mark answer", applica...

remapped keys not working on rdp session

i have 2008 r2 rdp server want remap numlock key function tab key , r-ctrl key function numlock key. add scancode map regbinary 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 03 00 00 00 0f 00 45 00 45 00 id e0 00 00 00 00 hklm\system\currentcontrolset\control\keyboard layout in registry. works fine when log directly console of server not when connecting though rdp even when connecting with mstsc /admin connection.  have same entry added 2003 server , works rdp sessions.  appriciated. hi,   whether keyboard mapping incorrect in terminal sessions. default, terminal services client map local keyboard layout terminal server in session automatically.   if using windows xp & vista client, should install rdc 7.0. remote desktop connection 7.0 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969084/en-us   please check following local resources keyboard options in remote desktop connection , can modify registry key in local client devices, remap settings target server....

Windows Server Essential LaunchPad Config URL to remopte web access

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hello i have server 2012 r2 (std) installed, , have essential role installed. i don't have anywhere access installed, link idea of quick click access remote web access web site. what know if possible do, change url of remote web access else. ie https://remote.servername.com/remote http://portal.servername.com also able change name of event in lauchpad remote web access company portal can done? thanks andrew hi, <domain name> . remotewebaccess.com 1 of url formats, provided microsoft. when use built-in set anywhere access wizard configure it, there several options choose set domain name, below picture shows (.remotewebaccess.com): if has domain name, may choose first option “i want use domain name won” , enter name, click next , follow wizard complete configuration. or, can choose “purchase profession domain name supported provider” manually define name. reference link below details how choose/set domain name: https://technet.microsof...

HELP ME WHY ?

hi there i try hyper-v i installed win 8.1 update 1 , enabled hyper-v , again installed win 8.1 update 1 now when running vm , work in vm in host windows hides language bar until turn vm off when it's off language bar show while vm running language bar hiding this hard click on item such network or other item in erea because when try click on network language bar appear , instead of clicking on network item click on lang bar auto  help me why , if know way fix me  regards  raha whit best regard : raha hi raha, i tested on server2012 , server2012r2 without update1, hyper-v host hide language bar when move focus onto vm . based on understanding , cased taking on keyboard input when switching focus between host , vm . as workaround please click task bar on host fist , clicking network . best regards elton ji we trying better understand customer views on social support experience, participation in interview project appreciated if h...

How to find if service account is running on server or from workstation

i need know if using service account local machine or on server in local services accounts not in use tested powershell script my target find users using service accounts  #get-adprincipalgroupmembership srv-vmw-esx-501 | select name  #edit below variable input name of account want find services logging on as  $account="srv-abc-123" #—————————————————–# #imports active directory powershell module import-module activedirectory     # gets servers in domain $servers=get-adcomputer -filter {operatingsystem -like "windows *server*"} -property *   # each server, find services running under user specified in $account foreach ($server in $servers){ $services=get-wmiobject win32_service | where-object {$_.startname -like "*$account*"}   # list services running $account in powershell console # if there no services running under $account, output console. if($services -ne $null...

how to add a 3rd Node to a 2 node w2k8r2 cluster.

3rd node added 2 cluster.the cluster has sql 2008 need add server , sql later storage provisioned off  the other members how add node not fail over? validation wizard shows issues,but in yellow hi,   please check following guide.   how to: add or remove nodes in sql server failover cluster http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms191545.aspx     best regards, vincent hu     Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

Windows Server 2008 DNS 4015

windows server 2008 problem active directory domain services working year. problem can no longer configure dns.  red no entry sign. error 4015 reports ad problem.  3 changes before problem.  1)       i installed virtual pc 2007 (since uninstalled) 2)       added reverse lookup zone (cannot now access dns configuration) 3)       applied hotfix .net 3.5 (uninstalled) other updates on 11 march. guy thomas guy thomas   hi thomas,   does error 4015 happen on rodc computer?   are there other domain controller in environment? if yes, please tell me operation system of other domain controller?   if possible, please take screenshot of error message , problem mentioned, , send tfwst@microsoft.com   meanwhile, please refer following p part in document check 4015 error message.   dns updates clients located in rodc site http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754218.aspx#bkmk_ddns   hope helps. this posting provided "as is" no warranties, ...

Windows Update keeps asking for a reboot to apply nonexistent modifications.

hi everyone, i’m looking answers issue concerning windows update. before starting, have specify english isn't native language, forgive me several mistakes you'll see. here go: it happens on server on installed windows server 2008 r2. when windows update detected new updates, installed them , rebooted server (everything’s fine here). but, since did that, windows update keeps asking reboot install updates which, actually, failed apply ! can reboot again , again, when ask windows update search new updates afterwards, it’ll ask reboot. to more specific, there 2 updates concerning .net framework (and these ones failing): “security update .net framework 3.5.1 on windows server 2008 r2 sp1 x64-based systems” (yes, both have same name). tried install them automatically first , manually, nothing works: installation of updates fails , still, windows update asks me reboot server apply modifications. the thing have .net framework version 4.0.x installed, not 3.5.x, , can se...

ADFS 3.0 rule to block MS outlook Access to Office 365 from External Network

hi, i have block ms outlook 2010 , 2013 , 2016 access office 365 external network, activesync must continue access internet. outlook 2016 configured use adal modern authentication. what custom rules can configured on adfs accomplish need? thanks lourh hi, thanks post. it looks query more related adfs feature part, our forum doesn’t focus on. dedicated support, suggest open new thread query in our adfs forum, understanding appreciated. https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/home?forum=adfs&filter=alltypes&sort=lastpostdesc the reason why recommend posting appropriately qualified pool of respondents, , other partners read forums regularly can either share knowledge or learn interaction us.   thank understanding. i have found 1 related article, here link reference: configuring client access policies https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn592182(v=ws.11).aspx thanks understanding. best regards, alvin...

KMS for Server and Clients

hi, i activated first kms during last days succesfully on windows server 2008 r2 kms c-key. working planned , servers activated. there still questionsmarks in brain, ask around following statements (true or false): now have windows 7 enterprise kms-key, liked install on same machine (w2k8 r2), server key. after researching found, can't activate 2 separate kms-keys on 1 machine. further can install kms key activation of windows 7 enterprise windows 7 machine, because won't able add or windows 7-key on w2k8 r2-host. is right , way? i'm confused little bit, because saw statements in technet like: "a kms hosted on windows 7 can activate client operating systems , kms hosted on windows server 2008 r2 can activate both client , server computers." (source: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd979804.aspx ) for me, means, should able distribute both keys on w2k8 r2 - servers (kms c) , clients (w7 ent.). thanks clarification! ;-d cheers, andre...

File tab and new from template

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in word 2010 when select file tab>new available templates. "my templates" button brings folder location templates required city via gpo. have multiple city locations each have thier own templates, have users require access templates in cities. can tell me how can add section "office.com templates" section?  able have folder here each city, subfolders "records" folder in office.com templates section                            anyone have ideas on acceptable solution? hi, this quick note let know performing research on this. max meng technet community support Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussi...

Group Policy Problems on Windows 10 machines after installing KB3163018

we use group policy automatically place shortcuts file shares on our users' desktops. morning told few of our users icons had disappeared when logged on morning. after looking @ affected machines determined windows 10 machines seemed affected , ones affected had been automatically updated last night. after additional testing determined after removing 1 of updates installed (kb3163018) group policy started working again. part of reason i'm posting here in case else finds information useful i'm curious if there way resolve issue short of uninstalling update? hi roark, thanks post. this issue may occur if group policy object missing read permissions authenticated users group or if using security filtering , missing read permissions domain computers group. to fix problem, try perform 1 of following steps: add authenticated users group read permissions on group policy object (gpo). if using security filtering, add domain computers group read permission. i...