Problem with Msn Messenger
Hi, I have a Win Xp , service Pack 2 computer, and have msn messenger 7.5 on my computer. I am having a problem connecting with msn messenger. Its giving a message stating the key ports are blocked and i am not able to connect, suddenly it started doing this because i was able to [...]

Answer Question   |  August 22, 2011  7:44 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Instant Messaging, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

fail over
can someone give me an idea on how to create fail over… thanks and God bless!

Answer Question   |  March 17, 2006  8:49 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

How do you manage Private Email Address for CEO in Exchange 2003
How would YOU handle this? We have the CEO that wants a more private email and doesn’t want to deal with all these people from the outside guessing his email and sending messages. We don’t want that, if he uses a ceoPrivate@domain.com secondary mailbox, people can see his private email address. We want him to [...]

Answer Question   |  March 17, 2006  4:21 PM
Desktops, Exchange, Exchange security, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

one way trust NTFS permissions
We have set up a one way trust with another company. Our domain is trusted by their domain. When they attempt to grant permissions on shares to our users, they receive a pop-up requiring logon credentials of a domain administrator in our domain. Is this by design or should the trusting domain be able to [...]

Answer Question   |  March 15, 2006  1:41 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

security groups
is it possible to nest global security groups within another group – windows server 2003. thank you

Answer Question   |  March 10, 2006  6:10 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Network management software, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

Performane disk warning…….
Hi, Everyday my applicarion log is full of the below message: ——- the os is w2k server sp4 Hardware : Hp dl380 g4 ——- Event Type: Warning Event Source: PerfDisk Event Category: None Event ID: 2001 Date: 3/9/2006 Time: 7:53:00 AM User: N/A Computer: W2KSERVER3 Description: Unable to read the disk performance information from the [...]

Answer Question   |  March 10, 2006  3:24 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Hardware, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support

SID Ultlity for Windows
Hello All: Does anyone know of a utility that can take a SID-id and resolve it to either a user or group for a local SAM or AD? If located in AD showing the location path would be nice. Thanks RWJ

Answer Question   |  March 10, 2006  7:09 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

NT4 Migration to Server 2003
Here is the scenario: I?ve got an old NT4 PDC in place with about 600 users. This machine is very old, and will not upgrade to 2003. I have a brand new Windows 2003 Server. Keeping in mind I do not want to wipe this new machine and install NT4. I need to replace the [...]

Answer Question   |  March 9, 2006  4:48 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support

Group Policy Update
Hi, If I make a change to the Group Policy of a particular OU, is it possible to centrally refresh or update the User/Computer setting to all memebers of the OU? Thanks.

Answer Question   |  March 8, 2006  6:31 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

Capture screen w/scrolling marquee
My company uses a 3rd party software. There’s one screen that has a few graphs and a few lines that scroll across the screen. Similiar to a Screen Saver’s Scrolling Marquee. They redesigned the software and this screen will no longer exist. I would like to capture this screen w/scrolling marquee. It doesn’t really matter [...]

Answer Question   |  March 18, 2006  2:48 PM
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Posting Data Online
We want to “post” various documents on-line so that we can give members of our outside consulting group access to view, and even possibly download them. Is it possible without opening them up to the public-at-large? In answering, keep in mind the following: 1. We prefer not to purchase any additional software/hardware. 2. We are [...]

Answer Question   |  August 4, 2011  11:14 AM
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Microsoft SQL Server Access
We are running Sharepoint with Microsoft SQL Server on a Windows 2k3 Server. At some point the raid controller failed. After being replaced we found the database was marked “suspect” and will not open. There seem to be three parts to the database: dbname_PROF, dbname_SITE, and dbname_SERV. The logs indicate that only the bdname_SERV is [...]

Answer Question   |  March 8, 2006  8:25 AM
Access, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

Problem with roaming profiles
Hi All In our office we have about 50-100 users most on Win XP Pro SPK4 and some on win2000 spk4 and all have roaming profiles, what it is its some people log on, and their roaming profiles dont follow them, they are able to connect to all the shared drives, use the internet etc. [...]

Answer Question   |  March 6, 2006  4:40 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

Windows admin scripts
Hello, How can I get sample Windows admin scripts? Do anybody know the sources / url’s…?

Answer Question   |  March 6, 2006  3:48 AM
Access, DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Patch management, Security, Servers, SQL Server

Accessing Standby Laptop via network
Hi there.. I want to know if there is any way that i make my laptop standby and still i can access it via remote desktop over network, i.e. my laptop doesnt lose its IP address or close its network interfaces in standby mode. Is there any wake-up call for standby laptop over network to [...]

Answer Question   |  March 27, 2006  1:08 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, OS, Patch management, Security, Servers, SQL Server

Internet connection sharing……………….
Hi, I have a workgroup that one of the clients in this group has two network adapter that I set an valid IP address on it with DNS and other settings and set an local ip address 192.168.54.20 on the other lan card without gateway address.It connected to internet easely but I want other computers [...]

Answer Question   |  March 6, 2006  5:55 AM
Availability, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Network protocols, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support

DHCP configuration in DC
HI all I’m was configuring DHCP in a new Domain controller for an another site. I already have a DHCP in my site. when I tried to authorize DHCP in the other site it says “Access Denied” with system event 1059 and 1046. Can anybody help me to rectify problem and find a suitable solution [...]

Answer Question   |  March 2, 2006  4:35 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

Adding Windows 2003 SP1 to existing Active Directory Domain – urgent
I have a domain consisting of 1 PDC, and 1 BDC. Those 2 were 2000 servers. I am introducing a 2003 server to host Exchange, and cannot add it to the existing doman w/Active Directory. I ran the adprep tool, and it was successful. The error I get on the 2003 Server is “The operation [...]

Answer Question   |  March 1, 2006  3:01 PM
Active Directory, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

NIC info via script!!!
Hiya all, I have made a script (Copy and paste from microsoft, then tweak!!!!) to give me certain PC specs, and want to know how to add the NIC information to it, the script gvies me PC name, manufacturer, CPU make, model, speed, RAM, VGA adapter, and i just wanna add the NIC to it. [...]

Answer Question   |  May 29, 2008  11:32 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Development, Hardware, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

Zebra printer will not print CORRECTLY through Oracle application(s)
Glad to see that some of you all have experience with Zebra printers!!! My problem is that I cannot get my custom Oracle application to print correctly to a Zebra TLP 2742 printer. The problem started when an (older) hand held “pistol” scanner failed. Connected to a laboratory balance via Omnilink box and two “Y” [...]

Answer Question   |  March 1, 2006  9:19 AM
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