True or False - Calling Windows Security expert to debunk a possible myth
Hello,Calling all Security Experts: Is it possible to elevate a regular Windows 2008 domain account when that account has no privileges what so ever other than a domain user? In other words, if...
View ArticleChanged Priorites in Task Manager don't stick
I can change the priority of an exe in Task Manager but rebooting the server restores the original priority. How can I change a priority and make it survive reboots?edm2
View ArticleAnyone know how to rename a reacurring task to include last time modified?
So I have 40 machines that all run unattended scheduled tasks.. primarily file copy from internal drive to desktop for data recovery in an emergency. These are reacurring tasks 6 times a day every...
View ArticleWhere is DiskDiag.exe
I am trying to check the offset of my dynamic drives on a Windows Server 2008 box but I cannot find DiskDiag.exe. Does anyone know how I can get this application? Thanks.
View ArticleStrange problem while home folder mapping for users
Some of users are facing issue in mapping home folders.Users are able to login in client pcs using AD account but when they check home directory,none of files where there.WE ARE RESTORING THE FILES...
View ArticleWin Server 2008R2 cannot ping router and access the internet, other computers...
Hello, I read through a few posts here but couldn't find what's wrong. Symptom: I have 2 Win 2008R2 Servers as VMs on an ESXi 5.1 Server, as well as a "real" computer (Win7 64bit) and a VM with Win7...
View ArticleInternet Explorer 8 is missing after uninstalling Internet Explorer 9 on...
I am running: Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Service Pack 1 64 bit operating system.I uninstall IE9 using the following method: "To uninstall Internet ExplorerIf you're trying to uninstall Internet...
View ArticleWhen System Center 2012 SP1 will be released?
Hi!There were a lot questions about release date of SC SP1. There were answers - it would be released after release of WS2012, after Windows 8 release... But Windows Server 2012 has been released,...
View ArticleProblem with Identity foundation
Hi, For my Win 2012 server, I don't see Windows Identity foundation when selecting Server roles, as I do need it due to the setup of Dynamics CRM.Many Thanks & Best Regards, Hua Min
View ArticleServer 2008 Foundation EULA Issue
I recently purchased a server through a vendor and added it to our domain without realizing that the server is running 2008 Foundation. I began receiving the EULA message for exceeding 15+ users on a...
View ArticleHello all, can someone please help with "The description for Event ID xxxx...
I am seeing this error where XXXX Event IDs:3454, 17207, 17111, 17137, 17101, 17103, 17104, 15268, 9688, 9666, 3408The full error is as follows:The description for Event ID 17111 from source...
View ArticleLogin problem with domain user
Hi,Any advice to thisThe security database on the server does not have a computer account for this workstation trust relationship.when using domain Administrator login to access the client Win 7...
View ArticleJoining a Domain that is already setup
Hello i have setup win 2008 r2 in vmplayer. I am unable to join this domain when i install a secondary server in the new vm. - Bridged the two vm's and i am able to ping both domains. - when i run dc...
View Articlehp ml370 server taking over other two home computers.
The server is taking over our other two computers instead of letting them stand on their own. We are using sbs 2003 R2. We are using a netgear router. What can we do so that all three computers run on...
View ArticleHow do I move shares with Robocopy?
I have an older server with a lot of shared directories on it. I want to migrate them individually to a new W2K8R2 server. I understand Robocopy will retain all the permissions and such which is what...
View ArticlePermissions Report
Is there any useful free way to get a access control list security permissions report for a Windows 2008 server for audit purposes. I am aware of MBSA that reports the top level share and directory...
View ArticleWin2012 DHCP not assigning router/DNS addresses
HiI have configured DHCP on a Windows 2012 R2 server standard edition. It is the only server on a small network. A domain has been setup. Everything went fine during setup and dcpromo. Installation of...
View ArticleDFS basics
Can anyone tell me in low tech management speak, if you use DFS for users home drives, how you can see which actual servers the user data is on?Also is DFS geared from user home drives as opposed to...
View ArticleCAPI2 on Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Dear All,I got couple of Win 2008 R2 Servers where i am keep getting CAPI2 Event ID 4107 errors. I am been trying to look for a solution for a while with no luck. Could you please give me advise on...
View Articlesystem error 1290 after register w32time service
Hello allI'm getting a system error 1290, when i try to use the command "net start w32time".The output from cmd looks like this:System error 1290 has occurred. The service start failed since one or...
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