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During a ADMT migration, does the source domain have to be live on the network?

hello, for admt migrations of user , group accounts, there faciility perform 'pre-migration' store info source domain , later use info real user , group migration when source domain not available on network? “pre-migration” , “real migration” ?   what mean this?   what trying   to accomblish?   you need perform 1 time migration.   at time source domain needs online.   after migration, object in target domain.     santhosh sivarajan | mcts, mcse (w2k3/w2k/nt4), mcsa (w2k3/w2k/msg), ccna, network+ houston, tx blogs - http://blogs.sivarajan.com/ articles - http://www.sivarajan.com/publications.html twitter: @santhosh_sivara - http://twitter.com/santhosh_sivara posting provided no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  ...

How to create 3rd Party CA NTAuth trust without autoenroll

as sets certificate authentication third party web applications, 1 of hardest things in windows troubleshoot certificate authentication failures.  during process, unless iis involved in particular step (checking crl / validating account), getting logging near impossible.   i have tried looking security audit event logs information security audit logs not have detailed error information indexed anywhere. site listed below provides great example of logon failure status , sub status codes codes normal authentication methods.  i have yet see guide on troubleshooting logon failure events coming lsass.exe , schannel.   windows security log event id 4625 - account failed log on my sub-status code, 0x80090325, not included in guide. where can list of comprehensive failure status codes future troubleshooting?  how can more advanced logs active directory mapped client certificate authentication iis 7/8? for future reference capi event log in: event viewe...

Install Additional Domain Controller

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hi, i have 2 windows 2003 server domain controllers dc01 , dc02. dc01 have roles , dc02 acting additional domain controller. additional domain controller dc02 has been dead hdd failed. want install again additional domain controller same name /ip addresses dc02. can use previous name of dead additional domain controller.? please suggest me best practice , best solution. thanks faisal farooq remove old dc , introduce new dc same name , ip address http://blogs.msmvps.com/acefekay/2010/10/09/remove-an-old-dc-and-introduce-a-new-dc-with-the-same-name-and-ip-address/ regards, biswajit mcts, mcp 2003,mcsa 2003, mcsa:m 2003, ccna, enterprise admin, itil f 2011 blog:   script gallary:   linkedin:    note: disclaimer: posting provided & no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights.. Windows Server  ...

New User Folder Redirection Not Working

i have windows server 2008 r2 windows 7 pro clients. created new user in active directory (actually copied existing user). new user unable access network folder folder re-direction pointed. group policy shows applied (gpresult /v), user's folder on server not created (\\server\homedirs\%username%). have checked permissions on homedirs folder , running "effective permissions" user. shows have permissions need. in fact, have full control. however, when trying navigate folder through windows file explorer, warning says user not have permissions folder.  i think reason folder re-direction not working may permissions on homedirs folder. have ideas? jks > user's folder on server not created > (\\server\homedirs\%username%).   home directories never auto-created. must create them manually (or provisioning mechanism).   greetings/grüße, martin mal ein gutes buch über gpos lesen? good or bad gpos? - blog… , if bothers me - ...

Can't delete self signed certificate

hi,   i started self signed cert purchased an installed proper cert. working other services (iis, remotapp signing.etc...). the problem is cannot remove self signed cert computer cert store under remote desktop proper cert in there, when try delete self signed 1 keeps reappearing after few mins. when user tries connect via rdp warns of cert mismatch because keeps reverting selft signed cert. please me rid of it! thanks, ken djken2000 what version of rds using? on rds server, open certificate manager (open mmc, add certificates (computer) snap-in). navigate remote desktop / certificates folder , delete self signed cert (it should there). then real cert personal / certificates folder (do import). now go rd config tool , select cert in rdp-tcp, general tab. ok. close , re-open rd config , make sure right cert selected. let me know if works.   hope helps, kristin l. griffin co-author of windows server 2008 terminal ser...

Offline Files Not Syncing

hello, we have offline files enabled our laptop users. our file server crashed , unrecoverable. able recover version of server 2013. restored documents backups until date of crash (19th). expected files on laptops created , modified since the 19th sync file server doesn't appear working. users created documents while server inaccessible cannot find files server up. didn't sync supposed new files created or never synched disappeared. have missing files since cannot find document on laptops , weren't synched file server. why did happen? shouldn't have synced server once came online? or @ least still accessible on laptop , not just disappear? there way view files in csc folder restore missing files? any appreciated! hi mike, sorry delay in reply. i think "restore" of file server working link "authenticate restore" - think hold updated version data synced clients incorrectly. if there still clients not synced file server yet, test i...

System error 6118 on Win 8 server beta x64

hi, try run "net view " on win8 server beta x64, private network, network discovery enabled, firewall disabled, shows me "system error 6118 has occurred. list of servers workgroup not available". but click network in left panel of explorer, show me servers on network correctly. can explain ? hi, do perform " net view " computer name? regards, terry | blog:  http://terrytlslau.tls1.cc Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

Other machines cannot join the domain - DNS issue

created new domain server....internal office environment.. totally default values windows server 2012 r2 domain name: zenrx.org   .... example client "pc01" join pdc become pc01.zenrx.org client machines configured correctly, gateway, internet access, network browsing enabled.  cannot join domain, because cannot find domain server. on domain server, dns server is... basic.   have make other machines see domain controller "zenrx.org" not go outside public addresses ....ie. [248.45.145.33] forward lookup zone zenrx.org? forward lookup zoen ..... _msdcs.zenrx.org  ? reverse lookup zone? additionally, have error messages dn logs rpc service running. an when @ dns - manageability detail view .... there 1 entry: online - cannot event data the description event id ( 4013 ) in source ( microsoft-windows-dns-server-service ) cannot found. either component raises event not installed on local computer, or installati...

LDAP Query for OU and the OU's child OU

im trying query 1 top ou , 2 sub ous withing first ou. my ldap looks this: (&(objectclass=organizationalunit)(name=users)) basedn: ou=users,ou=root,dc=admin,dc=domain,dc=lcl in ad ou called "users" have 2 other ou called ou1 ou2, not follow, should do? oh solved it, deleted " (name=users))" Windows Server  >  Directory Services

BSOD termdd.sys

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hello, we using 2 years remote desktop server. os server 2008r2 sp1, virtual machine on esxi 4.1 host. since last week server stopped 2 times unexpected. with nirsoft blue screen view following information: dump file crash time bug check string bug check code parameter 1 parameter 2 parameter 3 parameter 4 caused driver caused address file description product name company file version processor crash address stack address 1 stack address 2 stack address 3 computer name full path processors count major version minor version dump file size 071712-36328-01.dmp 17-7-2012 10:45:25 system_service_exception 0x0000003b 00000000`c0000005 fffff880`03639903 fffff880`114e28d0 00000000`00000000 termdd.sys termdd.sys+1903 x64 ntoskrnl.exe+7f1c0 c:\temp\071712-36328-01.dmp 4 15 7601 276.640 can me fix problem? best regards, willem hendrik berkhof hello, ...

Does WSUS force uninstallation of unapproved updates (prev. installed on clients)

dear all, i'm getting no hits on rather simple question. i have wsus server handing out auto-approved updates 15 clients xp/vista/7 mix. <unnamed> company makes product not work particular update word 2007 issued in oct 2010. thats fine, unapproved update , uninstalled clients using control panel / add remove|programs , features. my question is: if staff member using notebook update using regular ms updates @ home , gets 'unapproved' update, brings notebook office , connects domain (sbs 2003). wsus server detect naughty patch has snuck in? wsus "the system" in cleverness, hunt down , destroy unapproved updates returning clients? or need manually check (script etc.) manually uninstall?? many tia answer one. cheers, ring0   kebugcheck(42); what if staff member using notebook update using regular ms updates @ home , gets 'unapproved' update, brings notebook office , connects domain (sbs 2003). wsus server detect naughty patch has snu...

RDS Gateway smart card support

windows server 2008 rd rds gateway has smart card support, according documentation. 1. there definitive list of smart cards , tokens supported? 2. possible use smart card support provide 2 factor identification (i.e. password , security token) or ssmart card/token replace password? hi, thanks question. for first question, can refer following: the secure access using smart cards planning guide http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc170941.aspx windows smart card technical reference http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff404297(v=ws.10).aspx smart card deployment @ microsoft technical white paper for second one, possible use smart card provide 2 factor authentication. http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/enterprise/products-and-technologies/virtualization/rds.aspx more information: smart card , remote desktop services http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff404286(v=ws.10).aspx hope helps. best regards j...

monitor internet usage in domain

is there windows tool available monitor how internet data used in domain per machine or per user? i know usage in past.i'm using windows server 2008. please asap. thank you pf yes, think there many third party tools. http://bit.ly/1b7ieyj       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Management

Remote Desktop / SSL / Authentication

i understand basics , ssl , basics of kerberos (the kerberos part i'll explain in moment). when make remote desktop connection on internet, remote rdp gateway server, encrypt connection , give me warning certificate isn't trusted authority (didn't install certificate on end, or use well-known ca). (i think called self-signed?) anyways, assume bad security model because of potential man-in-the-middle attacks, one.  could password (or password hash?) my question is: there way setup rdp (or similar connections) functions more kerberos; in which, password (hash) encrypts connection attempt, , server can read because knows password (hash), making secret key password. or doing , i'm confused? to me, seems first establish connection using ssl cert, way before passes authentication information. any ideas on this? rdp ssl security enabled default self-signed certificate on windows server 2008 , above , why receive certificate validation er...

GPO not working for new Users (Background)

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terminal server 2012 in hosted environment i've set below policy set default background wich can changed users after this. the target networkdrive. (the reason behind have multiple resellers have same networkdrive pointing different store) lets example p:/background/resellerbackground.jpg the policy linked resellers ou. this works existing users. for new users not working @ all. run policy create profile after running policies. so above setting gets overruled default windows server 2012 background. runonce atribute set now, not load again. i have read lot of different sollutions far, none working in environment. (from changing default hive changing default picture etc) one sollution came close, not working either, removing runonce atribute register, , letting new users log in again. not wanna let new users login twice. before windows 7/8/2012, in xp copied default user , policies ran. here problem not exist. makes profile after running policies. anyone ha...

External DNS in Hyper-V

with hyper-v vm guest running server 2008, there reason shouldn't able run an external dns server? i've had external (i.e., separate our internal ad-integrated dns) dns server running on standalone server 2003 machine. i'm decommisioning machine, set server 2008 vm , installed dns role on it. however, doesn't respond nslookup queries, nor can telnet via port 53. there reason shouldn't work?  how removing the network policy , access services role briefly see if makes difference? can add again, if it's not 1 causing problems. best regards, henrik Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Hyper V on Win 8.1 Pro - can you use a wireless nic or does it need to be ethernet

on desktop win 8.1 pro installed win 8.1 pro on hyper v going on chapter in school. got loaded fine when start have no internet on virtual 8.1 pro os. desktop uses wireless nic , i'm wondering if problem. able work once, when shut down no longer had internet connection on host os. went in , removed virtual switch , did - have internet on desktop when turned virtual machine on, created virtual switch again - no internet on virtual machine. have feeling i'm configuring wrong - find out monday @ school decided post here because bugging me! any appreciated s vender   hi, wlan , hyper-v should work without problems: https://rowell.dionicio.net/allowing-windows-8-1-hyper-v-vm-to-work-with-wifi/ best regards marc grote - www.it-training-grote.de Windows Server  >  Hyper-V...

Product activation and licensing

please tell me in forum can discuss product activation problems? hi,   for general activation issues, can freely post here. if prefer real-time communication on activation problems, can contact microsoft activation centers dialing local service telephone number published in following link:   microsoft activation centers http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/resources/vol/numbers.mspx   for licensing questions, cann call 1-800-426-9400 (select option 4), monday through friday, 6:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. (pst) speak directly microsoft licensing specialist.   worldwide customers can use guide worldwide microsoft licensing sites http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/index/worldwide.asp find contact information in locations.   thanks.   best wishes -------------- morgan che   Windows Server  >  ...

WSUS Windows 10 Upgrades on Server 2008 R2

hi all, i know there many questions i've been through many , nothing has worked. ive installed hotfixes updates , still nothing. i've added .esd mime cast , see upgrade approve on both systems , starts download gets end of download 5,182.01mb upgrade 10 pro gb , stays there not move further , fail , when next sync start download same bit of software again , on , on until decline upgrade. 2008 r2 - 3.2.7600.256 2012      - 6.3.9600.16384 the main wsus on 2008 r2 server want started testing on 2012 make sure want 2008 issue. log file clipit. 2016-07-25 11:28:44.361 utc    info    wsusservice.29    eventlogeventreporter.reportevent    eventid=366,type=information,category=synchronization,message=content file download succeeded. digest:  source file: /c/upgr/2016/05/windowsupdatebox_b9744ed4f5420d595651e274dd7e36b1a739ddb5.exe destination file: f:\wsus\wsuscontent\b5\b9744ed4f5420d5...

WinPE, DISM, Static IP

i use winpe 4.0 kick off deployment process.  problem is, @ remote site, haven't built first domain controller yet, there isn't dhcp.   is there quick way dism one-off copy of winpe boot disk static ip address? hi xjosh5150, thanks posting here. >> is there quick way dism one-off copy of winpe boot disk static ip address? you configure dhcp relay agent on router achieve purpose. for more info configure dhcp relay agent, please refer link below: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd469685.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 best regards, andy_pan Windows Server  >  Setup Deployment

Scheduled Task only fails to print when user not logged in

    setting stage: i trying print pdf reports networked printer scheduled task @ 6am daily.  i have powershell 2.0 script on windows 2008 r2 checks trigger file path folder pdf reports in , iterates on files looking 3 specific files print , prints them default printer installed network printer.  this task set run "whether user logged in or not" , set "to run highest privileges".  it set run under service account admin access user installed printer.  the code used print default printer is: start-process -filepath "$archivepath\$($pdf.name)" -verb print  the problem: issue having process prints if user logged server.  everything else works, logging opening of pdf in adobe reader, everything.  it not send report printer.  if log in @ 5:55am , watch process , print spooler can see work, if log in @ 6:01am can see processes running in task manager , track log reports never sent printer. have tr...

Problem with Product Key for MS Money Deluxe

  i bought ms money deluxe staples product key not fit in boxes provided.  suggestions? hello,   this forum dedicated questions windows server 2008. seems question related microsoft money plus deluxe. inquiry best posted following public newsgroup money. provide access others read money public newsgroups regularly , share knowledge.   http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.money&cat=en_us_3cae8298-078c-4734-b707-9e08dca21769&lang=en&cr=us   thanks.   regards, neo zhu -msft   Windows Server  >  Server Core

Setting up WSUS for remote SQL

greetings, the "appendix c:remote sql" section of microsoft document "deploying microsoft windows server update services" has instructions on how install wsus remote type sql configuration. the command install wsus on front-end computer is: wsussetup.exe /f the command install wsus on back-end computer is: wsussetup.exe /b these command line parameters not valid wsus30-kb972455-x64.exe file, current name of wsus 3.0 sp2 download. does know correct command line parameters wsus30-kb972455-x64.exe front-end install? does know correct command line parameters wsus30-kb972455-x64.exe back-end install? thanks. hi, thank posting here. setting wsus remote sql 3 step process. 1. install , configure sql server 2005 or higher on back-end server. 2. check administrator going install wsus 3.0 has permissions on sql server 3. install wsus 3.0 on front-end computer, , configure use database on back-end computer. now install wsus on fro...

the configuration information describing this enterprise is not available. the rpc server is unavailable

when click on active directory domains , trusts msg "the configuration information describing enterprise not available. rpc server unavailable" i trying move  domain naming. this 1 may help. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/4494.windows-server-troubleshooting-the-rpc-server-is-unavailable.aspx       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Server Manager

Print Spooler Service keeps crashing?!?

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i have windows 2008 server used terminal server in small office.  reason, today, print spooler service keeps crashing.  had printers installed on server, after latest reboot, of printers gone.  check see if spooler service running , is.  try add new printer , tells me spooler service not started.  start service or restart computer.  when go @ service, stopped. any ideas why going on or how can remedy without having format server , start scratch?   thanks sb hi stephenmbell,   please following below steps clear printer spooler files , restart spooler service, see if helps.   steps: =================== 1. click start , type services.msc in search box , press enter. 2. double-click printer spooler in services list. 3. click stop , click ok . 4. click start , type %systemroot%\system32\spool\printers in search box , press enter, , delete files in folder. 5. then, open serivices.msc again. double-click pri...

Inconsistent tab behaviour in content controls

hi, i'm using word 2010 set order form filled in colleagues. i've laid out form using tables, , filled various content controls (rich text, check boxes, combo boxes , date boxes) text descriptions around them. group document , save template file. however, can not tabbing behaviour consistent. when reaching end of 1 table, marker gets stuck , won't move next content control in next table (next section of document) when tab pressed, , @ other places stops jumping next content control , instead selects entire content of next cell in table. can not see pattern might trigger - not seem matter type of content control i'm trying jump to or from. have not encountered problem when creating forms before in word 2010, time i'm stumped - i've restarted blank document several times , built form in different ways still encounter exact same issue. grateful idea might come with. i able reproduce problem when using plain text controls versus rich text controls. app...

NAP Mac authentication -vs- OS X computers.

just rolled out nap instance , having major problems getting our os x computers auth using 802.11x.  our os x computers bound via ad , have computer accounts in domain.  i created network policy nap "windows groups" , added both users , machine accounts security group. the server keeps rejecting clients stating "the connection request did not match configured network policy".  if remove "windows groups" , add "user groups" can auth no problem mac's.  anyone heard of similar?    hi,   thanks posting here.   for macintosh or other third party hosts in nap scenario, may take client side program in link below:   nap clients linux , macintosh available http://blogs.technet.com/b/nap/archive/2008/12/16/nap-clients-for-linux-and-macintosh-are-available.aspx   thanks.   tiger li please remember click “mark answer” on post helps you, , click...

Returning single-element multi-dimensional arrays

there times when write function, designed return multi-dimensional array. now, know functions in powershell not "return" values in way typical programming languages do, rather pass objects down pipeline, however, doesn't affect outcome, , can treated identically way you'd treat calling/returning in other languages. with advantage can return multiple values, awesome. however, when i'm writing powershell script process large amount of data, it's logical lay out in multi-dimensional array -- table.  example, have been writing series of scripts generate csv data, , successive scripts read in csv data , process in new way. when reading csv data in, find logical store multi-dimensional array.  each line index of "outer" array, , each value index "inner" array. however, there times when csv file has 1 line in it. when try , call function takes filename of csv file, , parses appropriate multi-dimensional array, , returns array, if "outer"...

RSS in converged network scenario

if have converged network 2 teamed pnics in lbfo on windows server 2012 hyper-v node, teamed adapter assigned in vswitch used tenant, management, live migration, cluster , storage networks, can enable rss on pnics leverage cpu performance storage network or attached on vswitch can leverage dvmq? i guess attached vswitch considered vnic , answer dvmq must used instead of rss receive additional performance , system offloading prefer have opinion. thank you hello ysdimov, for more information v-switch, please read following article. thanks. what's new in hyper-v virtual switch http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj679878.aspx best regards, alex du please remember click “mark answer” on post helps you, , click “unmark answer” if marked post not answer question. can beneficial other community members reading thread Windows Server  >...

ssl error web access

when logon remote webaccess home following error, iam asuming got somthing certificates? you attempted reach  192.168.0.102 , instead reached server identifying domainnamehere .remotewebaccess.com . may caused misconfiguration on server or more serious. attacker on network trying visit fake (and potentially harmful) version of  192.168.0.102 any gladly welcomed thanks fixed it, taken out image boot , image wds , re added them wds, restarted service , checked settings rebooted server , checked again, booted laptop via pxe , bingo!, working. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Essentials

Windows 2003 DC in two AD Sites

have windows 2003 dc listed in 2 sites. recommended way correct without having disjoin server domain , re-dcpromo? active directory sites , services wouldn't let me delete server, dc containing objects. however, pointed me thought - adsiedit? well, worked charm... deleted server site in configuration - sites - site - servers , things good-to-go. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Anyhwere Access: An error occurred while setting up your domain name

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migrating sbs 2008 server windows server 2012 essentials. when attempting configure anywhere access following error seen: review dashboard.log file, confirm have internet access (im sure do). how far wizard before happens? robert pearman sbs mvp itauthority.co.uk | title(required) facebook | twitter | linked in | google+ Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Essentials

Windows 10 Build 9926 Domain join on Active Directory 2003 Domain Level

hello, i've joined correctly windows 10 tp (build 9926) on domain when login using domain account "administrator", start menu , search taskbar don't work "i can't click or type on search form" seems not enabled". deafult domain policy applied (without restrictions or changes on system) using local account works correctly. idea? many thanks jose carlos chirinos hi, according description, seems current user profile corrupt, can try leave domain , rejoin domain test. on other hand, if have windows 10 technical preview installation disc in hand, can use installation disc make system repair test fix problem. please remember mark replies answers if help, , unmark answers if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  ...

Install winpe 3.0 on local disk of windows 2008 R1 (x86)

i'm trying install winpe 3.0 x86 image (.wim file) on local disk. followed steps technet , able 64 bit image on windows 2008 r2. 32 bit image on windows 2008 r1 (x86) fails boot same steps. here's bcdedit entries failing box: windows boot loader ------------------- identifier              {default} device                  ramdisk=[c:]\test.wim,{ramdiskoptions} path                    \windows\system32\boot\winload.exe description             rackware capture agent image (cai) osdevice                ramdisk=[c:]\test.wim,{ramdiskoptions} systemroot        ...

Need help with very strange wireless gpo settings problem

trying make new wireless setting policy, using nps , users automaticaly connect wireless network. no problem making this, dont't have option in security let user re-authenticate, can check user or computer authentication, computer, user og guest, ever experienced before. have other domains installed , there user re-authenitcation option. please me. stoldal hi, as the issue more related to network policy s erver, regarding network policy s erver issue, please post network infrastructure servers forum . support professionals there better equipped assist you. for convenience, i’ve included link of network infrastructure servers forum : network infrastructure servers http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservernis/threads/ wilson jia   technet subscriber support in forum if have feedback on our support, please contact tngfb@microsoft.com this posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. ple...

Windows 7 and Server 2003 TS printer redirection problem

i have users ungraded windows 7 connect app running on windows server 2003 terminal server. when go session printers (both network , local) aren't being redirected (redirection turned on. server in question has latest patches. interesting side note "launch application" part of rdp client on 1 of clients isn't working. had create shoprtcut on ts server desktop launch application. no 1 else experiencing issue. is redirection turned on on client , not denied in ts config on server? have same driver on client , server? hope helps, kristin l. griffin co-author of windows server 2008 terminal services resource kit (and super big fan of microsoft rdv team!!!)  started blog: blog.kristinlgriffin.com Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services) ...

MMC error

hello there,, i have windows server 2008 r2 x64 edition. today morning noticed when move mouse cursor down right side of  taskbar on ethernet connection show mmc error not click ethernet icon , try restart server mmc stopped error msg displayed. try stopping services , try safe boot using msconfig server restart several times totally die restore service took me 2 3 hours revert changes on msconfig. any appreciated  problem event name: bex64   application name: explorer.exe   application version: 6.1.7601.17567   application timestamp: 4d672ee4   fault module name: stackhash_7f8a   fault module version: 0.0.0.0   fault module timestamp: 00000000   exception offset: 0000000003dc0208   exception code: c0000005   exception data: 0000000000000008   os version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.272.7   locale id: 1033   additional information 1: 7f8a   additional information 2: 7f8a11d4...

Shadow Copy Optimization Writer

hello, i try backups software uses vss (replay4), hangs. the writers in stable state, except one, "waiting complete" (translated from italian). machine w7 + sp! , exact state, in italian, here: nome autore: 'shadow copy optimization writer'    id autore: {4dc3bdd4-ab48-4d07-adb0-3bee2926fd7f}    id istanza autore: {150e02fa-ab0d-4f41-9b3f-43f9c0ba4390}    stato: [5] in attesa del completamento    ultimo errore: nessun errore i think problem this, don't know how troubleshoot. may me, please? thanks in advance hi, as per information contained here , state = 5 means writers waiting backup complete. being case, might pay check obvious in no backups in fact running @ time. i'm guessing weren't (or @ least weren't meant be), in case try following sequence of events: stop replay 4 job agent service (as long it's not actively running backup, of course) restart volume shadow copy service wait ten or ...