New Server Problems! User Files are read only
Are domain controller at work crash and were able to get backups to the new server but all the files read only. Are backup server is windows server 2003 and we already had a backup of active directory...
View ArticleUsers get recycle bin is corrupted message when logging onto Term server
So we have changed the location of the users My Documents folder from a users folder on an old server to a home folder on a new server. Now when this user connects to the Term server she gets "The...
View ArticleWhat is your take on personal files on the desktop?
I have co-workers saving files on the desktop so I thought I would create a personal drive, now people have gone or dead and I don't know what to do, its great they keep their files, but I'm unhappy...
View ArticleFolder Redirection...Windows 7 folders won't redirect
Right now I have folder redirection configured (Server 2008 R2 DC's) for XP as shown in the attached photo. I've tried configuring the new folders (Documents, Pictures, etc.) within 7 (via a separate...
View ArticleDo I have to move the DHCP database when moving from SBS 2008 to Server 2008
There is nothing complex about the exsisting DHCP, just a simple range of 100 address. I've added the DHCP role on the new Server 2008 server (not activated yet) with identical range and DNS settings....
View ArticleDetermine my time server ( sync issue )
I am having some time sync issues where mapped drives will not re-connect on startup and certain applications will give a message saying computer is not in sync with the server, a lot of computers do...
View ArticleRemote FX on Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 64bit
I have some problem with function of Remote FX. According into web that RemoteFX is user connected through server using remote desktop protocol and in remote desktop protocol they can play 3D games...
View Articleinventory Remote Server as unknown device
Hello, I have a Dedicated Server outside of the company in specific provider. I have configure all the settings for wmi and other ports in Windows Firewall and Antivirus base on the documentation of...
View ArticleRenaming a network printer
I have a network printer that users are requesting to be renamed as to reflect a different office configuration. I have this printer running off of two print servers a Windows 2008 R2 server and a...
View ArticleServer 2008 R2 Profiles Randomly Wipe
We use server 2008 r2 machine's for users to login via Quest vWorkspace to act as a VDI. A few weeks ago I logged into my connection and my profile had completely wiped. No outlook, desktop my...
View ArticleServer 2008 R2 Freezes When Trying To Add User As Administrator
I'm trying to make myself an administrator on this server so that I can view all the settings on our exchange management console. When I try to add myself as an admin, I click the finish button (see...
View ArticleUpgrade windows server standard to server 2008 r2?
Hi there, Our domain controllers are a version of windows which slightly confuses me as i cannot find much info about it. Windows server standard edition see image below. Is it possible to run the...
View ArticleNew SCOM plug-in for Neverfail Heartbeat Failover Engine
Just wanted to let folks know that we posted an update to our SCOM plug-in today. This update provides compatibility with the latest version of the Neverfail Heartbeat Failover Engine. With the SCOM...
View ArticleFile server issue!!! HELP!
Im not sure what the problem is. Currently, our users browse to a shared folder via a script at log. This afternoon, they just randomly getting (drive) is not accessible errors. Even if I can access...
View ArticleHow to delete the FILES in a directory structure while keeping the structure
I have a directory structure on Windows Server 2003R2. I want to delete the files in said structure but keep the directories/folders intact. I assume there is a script for such a thing but don't know...
View ArticleDFS share file issue. File currently in use. Please try again
I'm pretty sure it is a DFS issues. Hopefully someone experience the same issues as I have. Running Windows XP Sp3 (Workstation) Windows 2008 R2 (DFS server) A user from site A (running windows xp )...
View ArticleSCCM 2012 - Building Images - Best Practice?
In regards to building a Windows 8 64-bit image, what are the benefits of not having standard applications like Office, Adobe Reader as part of the base image? Are there any downsides? Is it better to...
View ArticleNo netsh trace in Server 2008 R2 Core?
Tried to use netsh trace in Server 2008 R2 Core, but the command was not found... This is apparently a limitation of Server Core. Some netsh contexts are not available unless you have previously...
View ArticleDFS from a different domain
We have some offshore developers that computers joined to domain xxx.com (The offshore consulting company) trying to get on our DFS that is on yyy.com domain. They are VPN'ing into our domain for...
View ArticleCan't Ping or RDP to Server 2008 R2
I have a 2008 R2 server that has been running for 1+ year now. Few weeks ago, it started to have problem with RDP. The problem will resolve it self if I reboot the system. Eventually, the server will...
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