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RDS 2012 R2 RemoteApps ColorDepth

hello, is posible change maximum color depth per pixel for remoteapps? or collections? or have use gpo accomplish whole server? computer configuration\policies\administrative templates\windows components\remote desktop services\remote desktop session host\remote session environment thanks answers! hi, rdp 8.0/8.1 connections 32 bit color depth.  old rdp client versions you may connect low 16 bit. for server 2012 r2 preferred connect using rdp 8.1 client. -tp Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Most easiest way to convert physical machine to VM?

i have physical win 7 machine serves many purposes. i'd convert virtual. there 2 drives (c , d), d drive 1tb , half full, c drive (system) 100gb , 1/2 full. is there tool allows me accomplish task? i'm using 2012 r2 standard hyper-v server disk2vhd free msft tool sysinternal folks https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee656415.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 be mindful - free tools give pay for.  mileage may vary. brian ehlert http://itproctology.blogspot.com learn. apply. repeat. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Bypassing Execution Policy for a specific host

is possible have execution policy set remotesigned have specific hosts set bypass? administering sccm 2012 environment , want able run powershell check existence of packages or applications keeps erroring out script not signed. tried adding server wsman:\localhost\client\truestedhosts did not seem work either. possible? thanks! tony hi tony, i found forum has similar issue may helpful you, solved editing registry: powershell script-based application detection method during osd in addition, blog helpful start powershell detection in sccm: configmgr powershell application detection methods i hope helps. Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Database Trust Relatioship

i have server in malaysia , 1 server in việt nam.two servers replication each other. met trouble site việt nam. user (việt nam) can't log on windows , received message "the security database on server not have computer account workstation trust relationship". resolve issue temporary unjoin , rejoin domain. don't know reason why. please me fix issue , tell me know reason why. much. i'd ask them on here. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/home?forum=winserverds       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services ...

Programmatic Access keeps changing back to 'Warn me' in Outlook 2016 on Server 2012 R2 with RDS

hi have re-occuring issue outlook 2016 on server 2012 r2 randomly decides change programmatic acess 'never warn' 'warn me' causing users on terminal server pop when using 3rd party application links outook send out emails clients. knwo way of making setting change permanent ? or diagnose , stop whatever causing change back, it;s driving me , users nuts ! thanks in advance, edd         hi, you may download office 2016 administrative template files, configure option via group policy , apply setting clients. more information you: overview of security , protection settings outlook 2013 https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff657852.aspx office 2016 administrative template files (admx/adml) , office customization tool http://www.microsoft.com/en-hk/download/details.aspx?id=49030 disable outlook programmatic access via group policy http://yourcomputerguru.com.au/windows/disable-outlook-programmatic-access-via-group-policy change outl...

How to setup Failover Cluster for managing resource group with database services of Sybase Unwired Platform

hi, need in developing failover cluster new implementation. planning host servers (data tier) in failover setup microsoft failover cluster can have full control on starting , stopping database services. in microsoft failover cluster, want define managed cluster resource group, , add database services it,  move current active node (1) new active node (2) when active node(1) fails over. active / passive type setup. i have gone through step step guide. although not sure if @ right thread implementation. tia you might want take sybase.  clustering can handle this, third party applications provide own instructions on how best configure in microsoft cluster.  worst case sybase not support product on microsoft cluster.  assistance provided here moot. .:|:.:|:. tim Windows Server  >  ...

slow file sharing performance on windows server.

hello enabled file sharing on network. both server , client in ad domain. servers connected full speed gigabit conenction. have tested , connection gos 110 mb/s. both servers have raid10 arrays. problem when copy or create folder in share ( example administrative shares ) won't go further 10 mb/s, that's 10%. are there limitations on this? don;t understand. further test added virtual machine server , lcoally connected network full virtual @ 10 gbps , still... 10 mb/s. any help  please... found issue. domain controllers have write cache disabled. managed enforce it Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

unable to copy file access form Sql Server on RDP connection

dear all, i notable copy files form remote system(sql server) local system, able same on other servers like"ad , web server" even treed administrator account. if setting has done in sql server ? note : servers in amazon cloud. thanks, srinivasan.b srinivasan.b do error when try copy files ? please check whether port 445 (smb on tcp) open between source , destination servers either using telnet or portqryui. http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=24009   press key... ... where's key ? this posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. about me ? Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

An HTTP error occurred

hello! me how solve problem please: when try synchronize ms first time (and other time after that) in first-time configuration wizard, error: webexception: underlying connection closed: not establish trust relationship ssl/tls secure channel. ---> system.security.authentication.authenticationexception: remote certificate invalid according validation procedure. @ system.web.services.protocols.webclientprotocol.getwebresponse(webrequest request)    @ system.web.services.protocols.httpwebclientprotocol.getwebresponse(webrequest request)    @ microsoft.updateservices.serversync.serversynccompressionproxy.getwebresponse(webrequest webrequest)    @ system.web.services.protocols.soaphttpclientprotocol.invoke(string methodname, object[] parameters)    @ microsoft.updateservices.serversyncwebservices.serversync.serversyncproxy.getauthconfig()    @ microsoft.updateservices.serversync.serversynclib.internetgetserverauthconfig(ser...

Error Downloading Updates

hi, recently, appears of windows xp clients having problems updating wsus server (v3.0 sp2 on windows server 2008 r2 box). on last few days have tried multitude of things try , repair but, despite seeing few updates go 1 of problem clients morning, same issue has occured again: 2012-03-14    12:05:43:500    1428    ddc    dnldmgr    error 0x80072efe occurred while downloading update; notifying dependent calls. 2012-03-14    12:05:43:500    1428    978    au    au checked download status , changed: downloading paused 2012-03-14    12:05:51:437    1428    a30    au    no pending client directive so far, have used ms fixit tool - reset wu components 50202, various scripts clear down , rename softwaredistribution , catroot folders etc (basically same fixit t...

Cross-Forests LDAP Connection string

hi, is possible have ldap connection string searches across forests? if have 2 forests: forest domain a, forest b domain b, there one-way trust between domain , domain b. domain b trusted domain, domain trusting domain. can write ldap connection string binds domain able forward users searches domain b? eg: ldap://domaina - forward searches domain b if authenticating domain b users or ldap://domaina/dc=domainb does asp.net active directory membership provider support scenario , traverse trust? hi see following post: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverds/thread/266c1862-8aad-4f18-8072-4fd859027ae1 information ldap referrals. enfo zipper christoffer andersson – principal advisor Windows Server  >  Directory Services ...

The computer has rebooted from a bugcheck.

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hi all, reason our terminal server rebooted bugcheck. event viewer said stated: "the computer has rebooted bugcheck. bugcheck was: 0x00000044 (0xffffa800b1af2c0, 0x0000000000000eae, 0x0000000000000000, 0x00000000000000). dump saved in c:\windows\memory.dmp. report id: 100212 - 20281-01. xml code event viewer: - < event xmlns =" http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event " > - < system >   < provider name =" microsoft-windows-wer-systemerrorreporting " guid =" {abce23e7-de45-4366-8631-84fa6c525952} " eventsourcename =" bugcheck " />   < eventid qualifiers =" 16384 " > 1001 </ eventid >   < version > 0 </ version >   < level > 2 </ level >   < task > 0 </ task >   < opcode > 0 </ opcode >   < keywords > 0x80000000000000 ...

WebDav Publishing Permissions Changed After RDS Install

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i had webdav publishing rule setup on server 2012 default website. working perfectly, until made domain controller , installed rds (rd web) on it. i can still browse mapped webdav drives remotely, cannot open documents or make modifications directories since rd web/rds installation , dc promotion. both rd web & webdav share default website. i've tried moving webdav on new site, not work either. i've attempted create new application pool , put webdav on - still no go. i've verified ntfs permissions , not cause. seems issue in iis , after spending afternoon reading need - thank in advance.  - pete jones hi pete, thank posting in windows server forum. can use published remoteapp? after have deployed remoteapp programs, rd gateway, , rd web access, must configure firewall allow windows management instrumentation (wmi) traffic rd web access server rd session host server. configure remote desktop web access server allow access internet in addition,...

Unlock User is not greyed out.

hello, i have interesting issue here think. the environment: domain 2008r2 , 2003 domain controllers if open rsat uac-tool , check user account, see different results. (replication fine!) the user not locked! if have uac connect 1 of 2003-servers, see option "unlock user" greyed out expect it if connect uac 2008r2-server, option allways(!) there select, though user definately not locked... is bug or how can explained? domain , forest mode 2003, pdc still on 2003 well. thanks ideas stefan regards stefan it not bug design in win2008 option not grayed out.in win2003 grayed out if account not locked. on win2008 if account locked out see user currenly locked out sentence below "unlock user" option "unlock user" never grayed out account locked or unlocked. best regards, sandesh dubey. mcse|mcsa:messaging|mcts|mcitp:enterprise adminitrator | blog disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or gua...

Automatically Set "Use fonts that are stored on the printer"

i looking way either through group policy or registry automatically set "use fonts stored on printer" option true.  use virtual printer convert documents faxes , requires option selected in word 2013.  need way able make default behavior current , future client computers in domain. i don't see relevant option in admx templates word 2013 nor see promising in registry. can shed light on this? i found key: go hkcu\software\microsoft\office\15.0\word\options and set dword value of useprinterfonts 1 i use following in batch file: reg add hkcu\software\microsoft\office\15.0\word\options /t reg_dword /v useprinterfonts /d 1 /f Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

Change Replication Monitoring Interval to Multiple Days

i figure out how extend period of time hyper-v replication collects statistics for. extend cover multiple days have better picture of mx / average size of replication data before extending on wan connection.  found following powershell command - set-vmreplicationserver -monitoringstarttime 06:00:00 -monitoringinterval 12:00:00 which says should able extend interval 7 days.  however, cannot figure out format need type in numbers make monitor more 1 day. if try put in 96:00:00 following error - set-vmreplicationserver : parameter invalid. value monitoring interval not valid. value must an fraction (in hours) of 24-hour day or whole days. valid range 1 hour 7 days. @ line:1 char:1 + set-vmreplicationserver -monitoringstarttime 06:00:00 -monitoringinterval 96:00: ... + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~     + categoryinfo          : invalidargument: (:) [s...

Windows update software error code 8007000B

the windows update software not installing , provides error code 8007000b. there 17 updates available have downloaded manually , updater still stating them available install. i have tried following fixes: fix 1  please check txr folder in (c:\windows\system32\config). if not there create , issue resolved. if not follow following commands. 1. bring elevated (administrator) command prompt 2. execute following commands sequentially: a. fsutil resource setautoreset true c:\ b. cd %windir%\system32\config\txr c. attrib -r -s -h * d. del * 3.type: cd c:\windows\system32\smi\store\machine type: attrib –a –h –s *.tm* type: del *.tm* issue fixed. result: attrib –a –h –s *.tm* give parameter error , there no.tm files visible in folder (c:\windows\system32\smi\store\machine) see schema.dat files. fix 2 downloaded rebuild windows updater install , provided same error code 8007000b fix 3 tried the  sfc /scannow  no problems detect...

Re-installing CALS after installing RD Session Host Role Service

hi. i have server running server 2008r2. had install rd session host service allow more 2 rdp users @ once, , had install license manager wasnt on server previously.  my copy of server 2008r2 came 2 cals. have no documentation telling me cal license numbers other generic white paper included in cd case telling me how many licenses have. have product key , have set per user.  where can go these cals set up? running @ moment license manager isnt happy. dont know if cals got wiped when isntalled services? or if never installed in first place.  thanks  gota love technology hi, no rds cals included server 2008 r2, must purchased separately.  may have maximum of 2 active remote desktop connections administrative purposes without purchasing license.  use these administrative connections need use /admin command line switch, this: mstsc /admin regular users/devices (your choice) connecting server using remote desktop , running appli...

how to backup the automatic approvals

hi, i deploying replica mode , noticed automatic approvals between both servers linked not copied to replica srv , if link down automatic approvals no more matched is there way replicate automatic approvals not @ upstream server ? hi, no,in replica mode,all management controlled based on central upstream server.configurations , options limited on replica server. regards, clarence 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  >  WSUS

File share server with deduplication

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hi all, i have customer uses deduplication on file server 2012 r2 on server file shares created , there seems problem. until certain depth there no problem opening, renaming, copy & past files. if go 1 step further cannot opening, renaming, copy & past files. i don’t see options if wright click folder ore file. exaple deduplication: \\server\d$\aaaaa\bbbbbb\ccccc\ddddd\eeeee\ffff   ggg\hhh\2002\ii 2304 jjjjjj kkkkk lllll\0x-mmmm nn nnnnn \0x-oooooo-ppppp qqqq rrrrr\2304 rrrrrrrrrr ssssss\tttttttt vvvvvvv\ i can’t see options copy, past, rename, … if create share on folder “0x-oooooo-ppppp qqqq rrrrr”, options. ani idea why? thanks hi cmillian, thanks post. >> until certain depth there no problem opening, renaming, copy & past files. i'm afraid caused limitation of  the folder path length. by default cannot create path longer 256 characters. programs (generally third party programs) can create long file path. not ac...

Differences between Server 2008 and 2008 R2 re PKI?

i’m attempting follow through ‘windows server 2008 pki , certificate security’ book brain komar implement pki in windows 2003 r2 domain. i’ve set test virtual environment , got far trying locate \sources\adprep folder on cd - on 2008 r2 cd located in \support\adprep is windows server 2008 r2 pki supported windows server 2003 r2 domain controllers? yes, can use windows 2003 r2 dcs, need have infrastructure updated adprep first.  adprep adds required objects, attributes , settings allow installation of windows server 2008 r2 ca server. fr3dd Windows Server  >  Security

Autoenrollment keeps requesting new certificate every group policy update

hello, i have problem setup autoenrollment certificates. each computer configured autoenroll certificate request during each group policy update. created new computer template , turned on autoenrollment test workstation , found next: 1. there ca in forest, removed; 2. gpo configured autoenroll certificate, renew expired certificate , update certificate use certificate template; 3. certificate enrolling 1 year 6 week renewal period; 4. pkiview.msc show ok ; 5. rsa\machine keys permissions default; 6.certificate enrolling sucsessfully; 7.there no errors in pki enhanced logs; 8.workstation have enrolled certificate's in personal store. i be appreciate advice should check. hi, please check if enrolled certificate has certificate template information? if no, may root cause of issue. please try to enable certificate template information, please refer link below, http://blogs.technet.com/b/pki/archive/2007/01/03/how-to-exclude-the-certificate-template-na...

Win 2008 R2 - email notification upon logon by specific user(s)

it seems event viewer in win2008r2 can trigger email when eventid logon event generated. i'm wondering if there's way same when user(s) logs machine. hi, please check following blog. how use eventtriggers.exe send e-mail based on event ids http://www.petri.co.il/how-to-use-eventtriggersexe-to-send-e-mail-based-on-event-ids.htm brent 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  >  Windows Server General Forum

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Set-ClusterOwnerNode is not setting anything

i added new node cluster , reason none of disks set possible owners on new node. of hyper-v vm's though.. anyhow while can go through , cluster.exe res command on each 1 individually fix figured instead quick powershell command problem not appear working... not command listed example works. below iswhat doing have ideas how makes work? need ot 30 disks , i'd love able ot @ once in 1 or 2 liner. ps c:\users\administrator> cluster.exe res "winbatch disk" /listowners listing possible owners resource 'winbatch disk': possible owner nodes -------------------- vms-node2 vms-node1 ps c:\users\administrator> get-clusterresource -name "winbatch disk" | set-clusterownernode -owners vms-node1,vms-node2,vms-node3 ps c:\users\administrator> cluster.exe res "winbatch disk" /listowners listing possible owners resource 'winbatch disk': possible owner nodes -------------------- vms-node2 vms-node1 y...

Deploying using WDS is not fully automated

 hello, i ve had problems wds.  ve gotten of work.  except 1 little detail. so let me first tell trying do. i trying have windows xp sp3 imaged onto wds. then after formatting original computer.  have image go onto newly formatted computer in unattended setup. so have aik , wds installed & working. 1 - copy sysprep components localy included in deploy.cab came windows xp  ( \support\tools\deploy.cab ) 2 - launched setupmgr.exe , went through wizard chose sysprep setup windows xp , checked box says "yes, automate installation".. setup manager gave me fields , boxes fill .. , did .. 3 - made file called sysprep.info ;setupmgrtag [unattended]     oemskipeula=yes     installfilespath=c:\sysprep\i386 [guiunattended]     adminpassword=824838e4e7201edaaad3b435b51404ee0df17b7360c722387be931ec088622b3     encryptedadminpassword=yes     oemskipregional=1     timezone=85     oemskipwelcome=1 [userdata]     productkey=xxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx     fullname="admin"     orgname=...

Windows Server 2012 R2 Update 1 issue

hello everyone, i have weird situation.. once install kb2919355 update through windows update, error when try scan more updates, 80072f8f. i'm not using s wsus. please let me know if have ideas. thank devon. hi devon, just addition. please refer following steps , check if can you. please check if install kb2919442 before applied kb2919355 ? did install third-party application on problematic server? please perform clean boot , manually download , install update (kb2919355). please check if issue still exists. meanwhile, please use inbox deployment image servicing , management (dism) tool , check if solve issue. in addition, if issue still exists, please reset windows update components , monitor result. if update, please feel free let know. hope helps. best regards, justin gu Windows Server  >  ...

Setting Server Gateway

hi all... please me...i have server gateway host host, how configure gpo instalation server gateway security. hardening server : password policy,account lockout policy,audit policy,user right assignment, security option   thanks before   hello,   see below links.   password policy http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc875814.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc784090(ws.10).aspx account lockout policy http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc783851(ws.10).aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc781491(ws.10).aspx audit policy http://blogs.dirteam.com/blogs/jorge/archive/2008/04/29/auditing-in-windows-server-2008.aspx user right assignment http://vanstechelman.eu/windows/group_policy_settings/local_policies/user_rights_assignment security option http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/w2k3/gp/group_policy_security_options.htm http://vanstechelman.eu/windows/group_policy_settings/...

Event ID 6032 Source EFS + Event ID 4 Source Kerberos

the actual issues is intermittent extremely slow smb transfers. id 6032 floods system event log. server not part of cluster.    win2k3 server r2  sp1 pdc   any getting bottom of appreciated. kerberos event issue?    content of 6032:      efs not support encryption on network sessions established using ntlm protocol. content of 6032:     efs not support encryption on network sessions established using ntlm protocol. mentioned, efs not support encryption on network sessions established using ntlm protocol. i think disabling use of ntlm protocol in domain should solve issue. to disable it, can use gpo: jump poilicy (gpo) under computer settings - windows settings - security settings - local policies - security options - network: choose network security: lan manager authentication level specify send ntlmv2 response only\refuse lm & ntlm should disable use of...

Logon scripts in server 2008

hi! techies! please me create logon script in domain ures or group map network drive? usman hello, you don't need them if use windows xp or higher, can work group policy preferences. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc770902.aspx   http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2009/01/07/using-group-policy-preferences-to-map-drives-based-on-group-membership.aspx if still use scripts see: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverds/thread/7db4b7a7-bacf-45f7-9902-0f90bc48aa4f/ best regards meinolf weber mvp, mcp, mcts microsoft mvp - directory services my blog : http://msmvps.com/blogs/mweber/ disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Group Policy ...

Does Outlook RSS feeds policy affect IE?

we're using windows xp ie8.  have user adds bunch of rss feeds ie, next day when logs on they gone.   can close , reopen ie after adding them, , stay.   redirect application data network share, , looked in application data\microsoft\ there not feeds folder manually created one, did not help. also, not sure if related, in gpo, have 2 outlook policies regarding rss feeds, not sure if these affect ie but, synchronize outlook rss feeds common feed list disabled, , turn off rss feature enabled. any ideas can check next?  in advance help. looks affect ie can gather in testing here. Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Users cannot change their own password - affecting 2 out of 3 domains

hi, on 1 of 3 domains in out forest users unable change password if forced @ first logon or when passwords expiring or expired.  error saying not have permission change password. initially though might down lack of a password policy on domain.  set following on default domain policy: enforce password history: 3 passwords remembered maximum password age: 42 days minimum password age: 0 days minimum password length: 7 characters password must meet complexity requirements: enabled store passwords using reversible encryption: disabled this didn't fix problem. the domain child domain, running w2k8 sp2, forest , domain functional levels windows server 2008.  clients windows xp sp3. ideas might causing this? cheers adam. are sure domain controller holding pdc emulator fsmo role accessible these users? if not cause of problem.   posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. ...

AzMan replacement for Hyper-V on Windows 2012 Server

the following articles on technet say, azman deprecated in windows server 2012 first article. what's new in hyper-v. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831410.aspx second article. things removed or deprecated in windows server 2012. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831568.aspx both articles refer mythycal new management tool s. question is: these tools , how should manage access virtual machines now? appreciate information topic. in windows server 2012, authorization manager (azman) replaced simple authorization. simple authorization implemented creating local security group on hyper-v server called hyper-v administrators. however, can't find more guides it. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V ...

Algunos equipos no se reportan en el WSUS

buenos días, su ayuda, tengo un wsus en windows server 2008 r2 hace un mes no se me están reportando algunos equipos en mi organización, revisando el log de cada equipo me sale lo siguiente: 2013-03-19 08:31:59:131  928 f3c misc ===========  logging initialized (build: 7.6.7600.256, tz: -0500)  =========== 2013-03-19 08:31:59:146  928 f3c misc   = process: c:\windows\system32\svchost.exe 2013-03-19 08:31:59:146  928 f3c misc   = module: c:\windows\system32\wuaueng.dll 2013-03-19 08:31:59:131  928 f3c service ************* 2013-03-19 08:31:59:146  928 f3c service ** start **  service: service startup 2013-03-19 08:31:59:146  928 f3c service ********* 2013-03-19 08:31:59:536  928 f3c agent   * wu client version 7.6.7600.256 2013-03-19 08:31:59:536  928 f3...