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roles/ features

hi , have rtm server core installed. when run oclist.exe can not differentiate between roles , features. so can list roles , features available rtm server core ? hi , roles are  server role name                                               server core role name used oclist web services (iis)                                              iis-webserverrole (incl. subroles) print services                                                      printing-servercore-role (incl. subroles) hyper-v                                                               hyper-v (separate download) active directory domain services                        directoryservices-domaincontroller-serverfoundation active directory lightweight directory services  directoryservices-adam-servercore dhcp server                                                       dhcpservercore dns server                                                         dns-server-core-role file services                                       ...

I/O pegged, need help diagnosing why

we have server 2003 r2 sp2 server keeps getting pegged i/o every day around same time.  http://i.imgur.com/ra9wj.png for life of me can figure out why.  here's relevant proc explorer info:   top i/o:  http://i.imgur.com/ijfrw.png   process , stack:  http://i.imgur.com/bzrnu.png   any appreciated! check link  http://blogs.technet.com/b/yongrhee/archive/2009/10/12/troubleshooting-slow-disk-i-o-on-windows-server-2003.aspx http://www.arabitpro.com Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Windows restart when I open a web site with any browser!!!!

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hello. when open web site browser windows crashed. disabled plug-ins and... problem not solved. can see event viewer , "crypt32". any idea? hi, we recommend “ perform clean boot in windows ” or “ start computer in safe mode ”. these 2 ways useful troubleshooting issues programs might not start correctly or might prevent windows starting correctly. please go through following technet article more information: how perform clean boot in windows http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135/en-us to start computer in safe mode https://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/boot_failsafe.mspx?mfr=true best regards, alvin wang please remember mark replies answers if , un-mark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >...

Root CA migration

we have domain controller "dc01" has enterprise certificate services role installed , ca on domain controller named "dc01" the cdp location on ca "dc01" <servername> it's ldap://dc01 (only ldap published on certificates, no http etc.) the ca "dc01" issues version1 "computer" certificates autoenrollment clients , our internal clients , external clients have "computer" certificate ca "dc01" now have uag sp3 server direct access , our clients connect successfull direct access it's setup now in uag configuration (wizard) on ipsec certificate authentication screen on option "use certificate trusted root ca" "dc01" root ca certificate selected as microsoft best-practises want move enterprise certificate services new member server "cs01" , create new root ca "cs01" as use version1 "computer" certificate template cannot select ...

Trust Relationship

hi, i've read lot of articles regarding "trust relationships" issues wherein easiest way resolve disjoin/rejoin computer though still on domain if issues happens me wherein there's policy not allowing multi user login, wherein need logoff previous user before user(including local accounts) can login. here in our office, i've seen lot of users after locking computer , came lunch break, log in, "trust relationship" shows up. luckily of users i've encountered has no files backup before forcing laptop shutdown pressing on power button if i'm going have user hasnt save files , doesnt want force turn off? thanks jeff i think rather should try determine why happens in environment, common scenario 1 computer trying update computers password in active directory, how computers installed manually/image/ghost etc? important thing here image syspreped. enfo zipper christoffer andersson – principal advisor http://blogs.chrisse.se - directory...

Where did it come from?

hi, i'm running personal computer , noticed 'power shell' existed on it. in fact, upon studying properties of the program i noticed installed onto computer on 24/2/11 (yesterday). don't remember ever authorizing installation. is possible program represents security risk computer?   thanks ben_879, program installed default in operating systems. can't see os you're using. powershell isn't security risk computer. decide de-install if want. can clicking "uninstall program" in control panel if you're using windows 7. or press windows key + "r" , type in appwiz.cpl followed enter. greetings, squ1zzy Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Pros and Cons of Cross Certification versus using Commercial Certificate ?

hi all, i considering following options 2 way tls mutual authentication using digital certs applications 1. getting cross certification 2. using commercial certificate 3. issuing cert other party app , getting root ca certificate installed there. can please give me detailed pros , cons option considering.. 1. advantage of cross-certification can define exact parameters of trust. namespace, eku, issuance policies, depth of chain. controlled on side, computers in organization use crossca certificate have defined build certificate chain on app server , implement qualified subordination constraints have defined in cross ca certificate. but, rules enforced domain members download crossca certificate ad. 2. commercial certificate, described in other answer thread, provides best scope of trust. if reputable commercial provider, browsers trust certificate.  3. luck on one. unless own other entity, there no way "get" them install root certificate. t...

EmailAddresses are being saved as System.Object[]

hi guys, i have written powershell code , requires tweaking. values being returned fine emailaddresses being coming system.object[] how can value outputted in csv format. appreciate if can review , point out error. ################################################################################## # powershell script mailbox data collection # navdeep www.alivebits.com # date 09 jan 2015 version 1.0 baseline # date 08 feb 2015 version 1.1 added mailbox statistics # date 29 june 2015 version 1.2 updated columns database exchdb, whendatacol # datacollectiondate, mailbox size return in mbs ################################################################################## # import modules needed script add-pssnapin microsoft.exchange.management.powershell.e2010 set-adserversettings -viewentireforest $true $startdate = get-date -format g $sheetname= ge...

Help with Windows 10 on Lenovo A540

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i'm looking (regretful) move install windows 10 technical preview (build 9926) on a540 all-in-one machine... everything seems ok apart 2 problems: the realtek sound drivers don't work... instead of sound burst of white noise ever sound (i tried uninstalling drivers, default audio drivers are very quiet , i'm not sure how install externals speakers (does have speaker out socket?)) the cpu usage moderately high (20%) , task manager says 'system interrupt' process consistently higher should be. can provide me solution above problems or... other problem... how windows 8.1 installation - recovery partition still intact, 'invoke' it? any suggestions welcomed, thanks. hi wig, for first issue, in opinion, can manually specify local driver installation file device, check if device work properly: note: please download driver windows 8.1. for system performance issue, please download following update address kind of issue: https://support2.m...

W2K8 R2 IIS version

need understand iis version on w2k8r2 iis console on w2k8r2 doesnot show iis version 7.5 , still shows 7.0. logic behind it  or needs updated? is 7.0 , iis 7.5 known iis 7 http://learn.iis.net/page.aspx/29/installing-iis-7-on-windows-server-2008-or-windows-server-2008-r2/ http://www.virmansec.com/blogs/skhairuddin Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Create New Domain Tree vs Create New Forest?

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hi, i have scenario our company has changed it's name, , we've been tasked set new domain corresponding new name (this largely purposes of management not seeing name of old company on they're logging into.  from point of view, we're 'ok' part migration if makes less work and/or  simpler  migration.  i.e. part-migration mean we  would  be comfortable leaving elements/servers in old domain, trusts new domain.   my question is- considered, should go for: 1) new root domain in same forest; or 2) new forest, new domain.  with trust between new forest , old forest. what more work? more complicated?  example notes: domain1.local (already exists) functional level:  server 2003.  exchange 2003 newdomain.local (either new root domain in existing forest, or new domain in new forest) intended functional level: server 2008 r2, exchange 2010.  intent is that existing , future mailboxes migrate exchange ...

Automating creation of playlists (ASX) based on folder contents

i have configured windows media services  on windows 2003 r2 server. new daily  recordings (mp3) being added proper folder on server (content type: directory). at point i'd automate creation of .asx file should list tracks contained in folder above. should used list of playable tracks in folder. how can achieve this? thanks riccardo Windows Server  >  Streaming Media Services

Windows internal database will not re-install

hi all, i run sbs2008. i have situation sharepoint broke, , in trying fix broke wsus, , can't reinstall windows internal database. i did full removal of internal database following http://support.microsoft.com/kb/920277/en-gb when trying reinstall wsus fails 0x80070643. i tried ot reinstall internal database fails also, , logs fails "failed find installation media path due datastore exception in findsetupfolder()" i can't life of me figure out why can't internal database reinstall. help woudl appreciated :)     http://msmvps.com/blogs/bradley/archive/2009/08/27/repairing-wsus-3-on-sbs-2008.aspx lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa solarwinds head geek microsoft mvp - software packaging, deployment & servicing (2005-2013) mvp profile: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/lawrence.garvin the views expressed on post mine , not reflect views of solarwinds. ...

What Does Turning Powershell 2.0 OFF in Windows Features Actually Do ?

what turning powershell 2.0 off in windows features ? a lot of home users have no need of powershell wish disable on systems.  however, turning it off in windows features not disable powershell - can still execute.  actually, can't figure out turning off accomplishes.  i've searched high , low documentation explain no avail. it's common sense, reasonable expectation if turn off, means disabled. powershell in windows built in , required.  powershell 2.0 (support) optional. home users should not worry ms components , worry more things install net.  ms components aggressively monitored errors , vulnerabilities.  other software never monitored vulnerabilities. just have never been able uninstall cmd.exe, in modern windows, cannot uninstall powershell. \_(ツ)_/ Windows Server  >  ...

Event Log of 'change logon /disable'?

hi there, is possible event log entry whether 'change logon /disable' status entered? don't find in event logs.  windows server 2008 r2 terminal services greets hi, firstly, need enable audit policy: audit policy settings under local policies\audit policy http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd941595(v=ws.10).aspx system auditing http://www.informit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=366893&seqnum=9 regards. vivian wang Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Out of disk space - VHD and snaphot woes

ok, did stupid thing :)   made .vhd big disk on, , playing around , took snapshot , didn't realize how bad complicate life! can't expand disk vhd , snapshot on easily.  it's downright impractical.  have 1 of 2 solutions see (all done vm's shut down, obviously):   1)  copy vhd , avhd files drive pleanty of storage , use procedure manually merge:  http://itproctology.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-to-manually-merge-hyper-v-snapshots.html   2)  install new physical hard drive has pleanty of space, create partition, format, copy vhd , avhd files new drive, take old drive offline, assign same dirve letter new hard drive , delete snapshots , have them work enough free space?   will either of work?  on number 2, can copy 2 files on , long drive letters match , hyperv happy?  or there hidden crap in ntfs stream , need clone partition original  hard drive new 1 , use disk utility in host os expand partition can hav...

Cannot display Namespace on one DC/DFS Namespace Server, othes are fine...

when select namespace add diaplay following error in details pane.                 \\<domain>\<dfs root>\: namespace cannot queried. element not found it @ point give me:                \\<domain>\<dfs root>\: namespace cannot queried. rpc server busy complete operation. the server i'm doing on dc (dns, wins) , fileserver , pretty idle of time.  replicates data to/from remote offices.  replication working fine between servers.  other servers/dcs can add namespace display.   there nothing in of event logs on troublesome server noteworthy it looking @ of results of dfsdiag see dfs namespace listed as:  \\<nt domain>\<dfs root>                \\domain\root \\<fqdn domain>\<dfs...

Windows update Active hours

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within windows server 2016 can set active hours use server. server not patched/ rebooted within time frame given. this server backup server operates @ night time :) cannot set time frame 19:00 until 10:00. i hope microsoft sees , able suggest fix? kind regards, louis i'd mention here on uservoice. make appropriate selection second list box on right. https://windowsserver.uservoice.com/forums/295047-general-feedback       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows server] datacenter management disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2016 General ...

Windows 10 doesn't honour scaling settings

as can seen in image have attached, windows not honour scaling settings. have 24" display main display , 42" tv secondary 1 seems confuse windows though have manually set scaling 100% on both displays; default windows thinks want use 150% scaling on tv (it never asks me , terribly annoying). edit: ugh, tried attach image, these forums won't allow me because account "unverified." , there's no way me verify it. how exceedingly useful. replying myself in case else stumbles on this: had raise scaling on both displays separately , relog in between, lower scaling 100% on both displays separate again , relogging each windows recognize it. Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  Windows 10 Insider Preview Feedback ...

WinRM dependency over HTTP SSL

hi, we have http ssl service installed on server 2003 standard which appears left iis not present on the system.  windows remote management service has dependencies on http ssl now. not need http ssl service due compliance issues,whreas winrm needed server monitoring. can suggest way http ssl service uninstalled, doing 'sc delete httpfilter' works on test server, there safer option available. thanks hiya, have updated tools accordingly windows server 2003? an update available windows remote management feature in windows server 2003 , in windows xp http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;936059 1 here might handy: winrm (windows remote management) troubleshooting http://blogs.technet.com/b/jonjor/archive/2009/01/09/winrm-windows-remote-management-troubleshooting.aspx Windows Server ...

Migrating from Server 2003 32-bit to Server 2008 64-bit on the same hardware.

hello all. migration of servers new concept me.  i've been digging best solution "upgrade" 32-bit server 2003, 64-bit server 2008 installation on same hardware without utilizing "temporary" server. i have windows server 2003 running several roles (ad, dns, dhcp, file, printer, exchange, iis).  has 4 hard drives in raid 10, , 5 network cards.  the migration path provided microsoft "replicates" data old server new server.  upgrading on same hardware 32-bit 64-bit not supported.  however, not needing build new server , want continue use hardware.  i want know recommended method upgrade 2003 32-bit 2008 64-bit on same hardware without reconfiguring including workstations. thanks. if want re-use existing hardware need use temporary (or swing) server.  process transfer system roles the swing server , original server rebuilt 2008 64-bit.  going non-trivial have exchange in mix. there no in-place option moving 32-bit 64-bit os. might opportunity con...

diskpart won't make disks offline

hi. i have hyper-v server 2012 single vm server 2012 r2. gave vm access to two 1tb disks physical disks, , had server 2012 r2 add disks storage pool. configuration worked awhile, , i added third 1tb disk system. when rebooted hyper-v server, physical disk mappings in vm lost. on hyper-v server, diskpart reports 2 older drives online. can diskpart change status of new drive, , naturally new drive show option use physical disks in vm. diskpart reports older drives online, 0 bytes free, , there's '*' in gpt column. when ask make disks online, diskpart reports success; status never changes. rescan doesn't make difference, show online. i've tried making them online, , diskpart reports online. i've tried booting vm without these drives; status same. i live without content of these drives; i'm not sure nuking them ever allow them made offline again. so, i'd rather try persist data awhile. thanks help. brian klamik, software design engineer - d...

Server 2012 Essentials Active Directory users

i in process of setting small business 40 users , 12 workstations, of users working in client site on workstation , have access anywhere access. i'm aware of essentials limited 25 users, question can create 25 ad accounts or can create 40, 40 users not require concurrent access @ sny given time? hi, à when essentials role experience included, include remote anywhere feature in essentials? the windows server essentials experience role available in windows server 2012 r2 standard , windows server 2012 r2 datacenter. when install windows server essentials experience role, can take advantage of features available in windows server 2012 r2 essentials without locks , limits enforced in it. windows server essentials experience role enables to use anywhere access functionalities on server (such remote web access , virtual private networks) access server, network computers, , data remote locations in highly secure manner. more details, please refer following article. ...

Sentinel security key pass through to Hyperv 2012 VM

hi, i facing massive problem windows 2008 sp1 32bit server virtual machine. the host running hyper-v 2012 r2 server (the free host no gui) , managed p2v existing physical server running windows 2008 sp1 32bit using disk2vhd. the physical server has parallel sentinel superpro hardware security key , in hyper-v not believe can pass through parallel ports. i read can usb. now virtual machine fires fine, financial application complains cannot detect sentinel key , therefore not run. i tried emulate dongle using 1 of dongle services websites. the software runs fine 1 user, not allow me run multi-user. so have gone web , found there parallel usb adapters, not sure if trick. i tried contact rainbow technologies (dongle makers) in regards issue, have had no reply far. has been successful this? if can give me direction? thanks in advance best regards alfred56 if having problems support in physical environment, moving virtual environment may make worse yet.  the...

Terminal Services App child windows open in the background

we set app server win server 2008 r2 standard.  apps work great, have strange issue child windows open within apps.  example, if open outlook, main window comes front/top of screen.  when open first email comes front, other emails open behind main outlook window.  happening in program called great plains helps manage quantities in warehouse , shipments, problem there whenever quantity incorrect error window pops has closed before can change window, opens behind main window, can't change error window close , have kill program in task manager , reopen.  users have windows xp w/sp3 , use office, great plains, adobe , quickbooks apps.  i'm sorry if question has been answered before, eyes sore reading many forums similar, not quite same problems.  please help! hi, description,this issue may relate 3rd party application incompatibility issue with remoteapp.i suggest ask in great plains forum issue.application vendor provide fixes , sugge...

repairing ntds.dit file

hi..if want repair corrupted ntds.dit file, how can it? you can use esentutl repair active directory database. for more information: http://www.windowsnetworking.com/kbase/windowstips/windows2000/admintips/activedirectory/useesentutlwhenntdsutiltoolfailstorepairtheactivedirectorydatabase.html   posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. microsoft student partner microsoft certified professional microsoft certified systems administrator: security microsoft certified systems engineer: security microsoft certified technology specialist: windows server 2008 active directory, configuration microsoft certified technology specialist: windows server 2008 network infrastructure, configuration microsoft certified technology specialist: windows server 2008 applications infrastructure, configuration   Windows Server ...

Multicast Not an option

i sure missing something, not know what.  have working wds unicast.  when try setup multicast, seems fine on server, when pxe boot client, there no option pick multicast transmission.  have of standard choices had before setup multicast.  image win7 works fine unicast.   thank help   ryan i have found answer!!!  after many google searches, answer found on technet team blog austria!  not aware multicasting requires ip address in called multicast range of 239.0.0.0 239.0.0.254.  servers set default of letting dhcp handle ip address, fine unicast.  no american documentation has information! http://www.microsofttranslator.com/bv.aspx?ref=ie8activity&a=http%3a%2f%2fblogs.technet.com%2fb%2faustria%2farchive%2f2008%2f01%2f18%2fmulticast-wds-unter-windows-server-2008.aspx thank help!  appreciated! thank you, ryan ryan Windows Server ...

Saving text with comments as autotext in DOTM template

i've got problem saving text comments autotext in dotm template. when save , insert inserts comments until document open. after reopening template or creating new document template comments not insert inserted text. simillar thing happens when saving autotext normal.dotm this known issue versions of word. see thread in microsoft community: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_2013_release-word/disastrous-building-block-with-comment-bug/86dac35c-47a2-4340-bb22-a0ee66427565 stefan blom, microsoft word mvp Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

Merge Sequence work fine in directory mode, all other format section break stops it from working

i have tried several way work, have tried build in directory process, once each page (user) has seperate page tried send via e-mail , not allow me this.   i need able use merge sequence similar 1 on the microsoft support page, need remove section breaks , have page break each person , there details. you can use edit>replace ^b in find what: control , ^m in replace with: control replace section breaks manual page breaks if want want. it not clear me trying , referring unidentified "microsoft support page" without giving link page, means nothing. hope helps. doug robbins - word mvp, dkr[atsymbol]mvps[dot]org posted via community bridge "zebzz" wrote in message news:b5762121-71ed-44fa-9c3c-6941f86e40c9@communitybridge.codeplex.com... i have tried several way work, have tried build in directory process, once each page (user) has seperate page tried send via e-mail , not allow me this. need able use merge sequence similar ...

SSTP VPN

hello, i want configure sstp vpn on port 443. i force using certificate install , execute sstp ? or certificate optional? hi, a certificate on server side secure sstp connection mandatory, computer certificates client authentication optional. see following blogpost steps configure sstp in windows server 2008/r2. http://www.windowsecurity.com/articles-tutorials/authentication_and_encryption/configuring-windows-server-2008-remote-access-ssl-vpn-server-part2.html /johan mct mcse: private cloud/server, desktop infrastructure Windows Server  >  Network Infrastructure Servers

How to implement search text in zip-archive using powershell

$search = read - host "string:" [ system.reflection.assembly ] :: loadwithpartialname( "microsoft.system.environment" ) | out - null $machinename = [ system.environment ] :: machinename $path = "\\$machinename\projects" set - location $path $dirs = get - childitem foreach ( $dir in $dirs ) { get - childitem - path $path \ $dir \traces - recurse - include * .trace | where - object {(gc $_ ) | select - string $search } } how organize search in zip file how organize such search in archive, unpack , manually search not possible because zip archive huge amount (> 1000) from original post, sounds want find text string inside lot of text files inside of zip package. i don't know there's method of doing you're asking. think need follow process similar this: extract contents of zip package temporary location perform search clean temporary extraction path hope helps. if post helpful, please click little ...

Windows Server 2012R2 - Cannot RDP, server hangs at logon from console after pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL

we have several machines have exhibited behavior far. once state, option reboot. hp proliant bl460c g7 blades. the behavior exhibited is: you can no longer rdp machine.  times out. console access via ilo shows you'd expect, asking ctrl+alt+del, when press that, goes dark blue screen "windows server 2012 r2" written @ bottom , doesn't go further. there doesn't seem unusual notes in system log can see. hi mitch, have assigned limitation new remote login or other setting don’t allow new connection , hangs server part? recheck log whether can useful information. might possible hang cause due overload on server various remote session, less memory , hardware capacity, please check above points. try running sfc /scannow , if error can find please correct it. reference can go through beneath article might helpful case. remote desktop connection stuck on "securing remote connection" screen http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2915774 hope...

DNS reverse lookup zone records dissapeared

hello, we created on our dns server reverse lookup zone 192.168.x.x , populated rrs.than 1 of colegues created new reverse zone the 192.168.1.x subnet , automaticaly records gone 192.168.x.x reverse lookup zone.can tell me why happens? is there somewhere documented why behaviour of dns?(windows 2003 ad integrated zone) thnx debugr hi debugr,   thanks posting here.   are there other dns servers containing zone 192.168.x.x? have enabled aging , scavenging feature on server ?   you might verify disappear cause using dns auditing feature, here workaround :   how to: set dns auditing records disappear zone   1. enable directory service access auditing in default domain policy:   a) edit domain security policy b) navigate local policies -> audit policy c) define 'audit directory service access' success , failure d) refresh policy on domain controllers   2. enable auditing on dns zone:   a) open adsie...

Access 2002 Database under Windows Server 2008 64-bit

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i have visual basic application (developed in visual studio 2008) installed , running on windows 7 , windows xp workstations.  application manages/updates access 2002/2003 database has been residing on network server running windows server 2003. if network server updated windows server 2008 64-bit, experience compatibility problems? hi,   you may try run application in compatibility mode.   1.      right click on .exe file of application , select properties. 2.      switch compatibility tab. 3.      check box of “run program in compatibility mode for” , select windows server 2003.   if not work, may need redevelop application. in addition, may try ask further assistance microsoft access forum.   regards, arthur li technet community support Windows Server ...

Question on upgrading inetres.admx in the Central Store with Win8/2012 version

i've got question before update of .admx files in central store windows 8/server 2012 versions.  i'm making assumption here (which way off , negate question) i'm thinking windows 8/server 2012 version of inetres.admx ie10 version deprecates internet explorer maintenance form of setting internet explorer policy.  if case, upgrading inetres.admx file in central store break of existing group policies have out there using iem?  more specifically, upgrading inetres.admx file prevent of users getting iem policy via existing gpo's utilize iem? thanks in advance responses! bd yes, inetres.admx win8/ws2012 ie10 version. no, updating won't affect *existing* gpo's @ all. no, won't stop *existing* iem functions on client machines. but do, is: - won't able edit/modify existing iem gpo's - won't able create new gpo's iem settings also note it's not inetres.admx changes things, e.g. if install ie10 (or target client os of win8/ws...