Internet Explorer 6 closes window every time I open a new one
Hi, Anyone seen this before? Every time I open a new browser window in IE6 running Windows XP Home Edition, the one that’s open at the time is closed by the system, so only one browser window can be open at any given time. Regular windows work as they’re supposed to I can open as [...]
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| December 20, 2007 1:02 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Hi, Anyone seen this before? Every time I open a new browser window in IE6 running Windows XP Home Edition, the one that’s open at the time is closed by the system, so only one browser window can be open at any given time. Regular windows work as they’re supposed to I can open as [...]
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| December 20, 2007 1:02 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Stop bit problem: USB to Serial Converter attached to motion controller, unable to set for 7-E-2
I have three different USB to Serial converters, one of them an isolated converter from B&B. One brand of motion controller I work on uses EVEN parity / 7 data bits / 2 stop bits as its default. I find that none of my converters will work on the controller in this configuration. If I [...]
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| November 22, 2005 5:36 PM
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I have three different USB to Serial converters, one of them an isolated converter from B&B. One brand of motion controller I work on uses EVEN parity / 7 data bits / 2 stop bits as its default. I find that none of my converters will work on the controller in this configuration. If I [...]
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| November 22, 2005 5:36 PM
3Com, Active Directory, ActiveX, Administration, Apache, Automated, Availability, BASIC, Benchmarking, Business Objects, C, Cabling, Cape Clear Cape Connect, Career development, Cisco, Clustering, Cognos, Crystal Reports, Data analysis, Data Junction, Data management and storage, Data mining/analysis, Data warehousing applications, Database, DataCenter, DB2, Dell, Desktop management applications, Desktops, Development, DHCP, Distribution/logistics applications, DNS, Enterprise Desktop, Ethernet, Fault isolation, Fax and print management, FDDI, File, Frame Relay, Functional, H.323, Hardware, Hardware selection and management, Hewlett-Packard, Hewlett-Packard Application Server, Hubs, Hyperion, IBM, Informatica, Information Builders, Interoperability, Lifecycle development, Linux, Lotus Domino, Management, Manufacturing applications, Microprocessors, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Microsoft Windows, Migrations and upgrades, Monitoring, NCR, NCR/Teradata, Network applications management, Network connectivity, Network management software, Network monitoring, Network protocols, Network testing, Networking, Networking services, NIC, Novell IPX/SPX, Oracle, OS, Performance and availability, Performance management, Performance/Load, Ping, Power management, Printers, Programming Languages, Protocol analysis, Remote management, Routers, SAP, SAS Institute, Security, Servers, Software, Software testing, Software testing tools, SPSS, SQL Server, standards, Storage, Switches, Systems management software, TCP, Tech support, Thermal controls
Permissions problems
I have the strangest problem – I have set permissions in AD (Server 2000/2003 – Exchange 2000)for one of our users to have full rights to send e-mail as her immediate supervisor. This was working fine until about 2 weeks ago, all of the sudden she started getting NDR’s that she doesn’t have permission to [...]
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| November 27, 2005 3:32 PM
Desktops, Exchange security, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
I have the strangest problem – I have set permissions in AD (Server 2000/2003 – Exchange 2000)for one of our users to have full rights to send e-mail as her immediate supervisor. This was working fine until about 2 weeks ago, all of the sudden she started getting NDR’s that she doesn’t have permission to [...]
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| November 27, 2005 3:32 PM
Desktops, Exchange security, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Active Directory
Dos anyone know of a way to search Active Directory for an email address? When I go to add a particular email address to a group, AD says that the address already exists and can’t be used again. I can search Users for email addresses, but not Groups…
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| November 15, 2005 10:37 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Dos anyone know of a way to search Active Directory for an email address? When I go to add a particular email address to a group, AD says that the address already exists and can’t be used again. I can search Users for email addresses, but not Groups…
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| November 15, 2005 10:37 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Upgrade step from win nt and win 2000 to win 2003
I have windowsNT and window 2000 servers with active directory which i want to upgrade to windows 2003,all servers meet requirement for new vesion.Now can same help me on how to upgrade?what steps should i take
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| November 14, 2005 2:16 AM
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I have windowsNT and window 2000 servers with active directory which i want to upgrade to windows 2003,all servers meet requirement for new vesion.Now can same help me on how to upgrade?what steps should i take
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| November 14, 2005 2:16 AM
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Changing out PDC’s and rolls
We are upgrading our servers and will be replacing our PDC if a new server ? we have two domains and we will be replacing the PDC in both domains. Can some point me in the right direction as to the best way to do this with no down time. Once we have the new [...]
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| November 13, 2005 4:55 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
We are upgrading our servers and will be replacing our PDC if a new server ? we have two domains and we will be replacing the PDC in both domains. Can some point me in the right direction as to the best way to do this with no down time. Once we have the new [...]
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| November 13, 2005 4:55 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Difference between Subdomain and Childdomain
Hi What is the difference between Subdomain and childdomain. If possible give one reason. Thanks in advance. Manjunatha Reddy
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| November 12, 2005 4:39 PM
Desktop management applications, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Hi What is the difference between Subdomain and childdomain. If possible give one reason. Thanks in advance. Manjunatha Reddy
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| November 12, 2005 4:39 PM
Desktop management applications, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
export sql server to iseries files
when I attempt to export a file most vchar and char fields default to datalink type via odbc. The iseries does not like the datalink type as then it can’t find the link. When I try to force the vchar field it creates the file but then on the copy tells me the field is [...]
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| November 11, 2005 8:53 AM
AS/400, DB2 Universal Database, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
when I attempt to export a file most vchar and char fields default to datalink type via odbc. The iseries does not like the datalink type as then it can’t find the link. When I try to force the vchar field it creates the file but then on the copy tells me the field is [...]
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| November 11, 2005 8:53 AM
AS/400, DB2 Universal Database, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
SPAM
I am running Exchange 2003 and Win2k3 servers. we get a ton of spam, and I want to stop it. What in your opinion are the best SPAM softwares and why? (such as strong points and weak points) let’s hear it….
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| November 21, 2005 11:11 AM
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I am running Exchange 2003 and Win2k3 servers. we get a ton of spam, and I want to stop it. What in your opinion are the best SPAM softwares and why? (such as strong points and weak points) let’s hear it….
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| November 21, 2005 11:11 AM
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Windows 2003 and NT4 Domain
We have only one domain server. It is NT4. We have purchased a new server with Windows server 2003 on it. It is working on our domain. We be retiring the NT4 box very soon. As a start to this process, can i promote the Windows 2003 server to be a domain server while the [...]
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| November 9, 2005 6:59 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
We have only one domain server. It is NT4. We have purchased a new server with Windows server 2003 on it. It is working on our domain. We be retiring the NT4 box very soon. As a start to this process, can i promote the Windows 2003 server to be a domain server while the [...]
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| November 9, 2005 6:59 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Triggers in SQL SERVER
Hai everybody, this is my first query to this datacenter. pblm is i need to write a trigger in sql server which should fire automatically everyday at a particular time say 9.30 am. once again iam remainding its to be written in sql server. also whts the equivalent operation of logon event and atartup/shutdown event [...]
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| November 9, 2005 12:32 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Hai everybody, this is my first query to this datacenter. pblm is i need to write a trigger in sql server which should fire automatically everyday at a particular time say 9.30 am. once again iam remainding its to be written in sql server. also whts the equivalent operation of logon event and atartup/shutdown event [...]
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| November 9, 2005 12:32 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Deleting cached profiles
Hi I have 20 pcs in various conference centres. Everytime a user logs on they create a local profile. We do not use roaming profiles. Is there a way to automatically delete the profile when a user logs off the PC. All PC’s are XP boxes
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| November 8, 2005 8:52 AM
Desktops, Hardware, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Hi I have 20 pcs in various conference centres. Everytime a user logs on they create a local profile. We do not use roaming profiles. Is there a way to automatically delete the profile when a user logs off the PC. All PC’s are XP boxes
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| November 8, 2005 8:52 AM
Desktops, Hardware, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
active directory computer accounts
Simple really, I have many more computer acounts in my active directory than I should. I know that these are from old PC’s which should have been removed from the domain. Is there any way I can query the directory to find out the last time a computer was used. thanks
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| November 7, 2005 2:27 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Simple really, I have many more computer acounts in my active directory than I should. I know that these are from old PC’s which should have been removed from the domain. Is there any way I can query the directory to find out the last time a computer was used. thanks
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| November 7, 2005 2:27 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Copying Windows RAS Properties to Different Users
I have a user who uses a dial-up connection to perform her daily duties. She is getting ready to go on maternity leave and their is someone who will be filling her position temporarily. The new user needs to be able to use the same dial-up or RAS properties as the full-time employee. The dial-up [...]
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| November 5, 2005 11:23 AM
Application security, Database, DataCenter, Desktops, Encryption, Exchange, Instant Messaging, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Secure Coding, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support
I have a user who uses a dial-up connection to perform her daily duties. She is getting ready to go on maternity leave and their is someone who will be filling her position temporarily. The new user needs to be able to use the same dial-up or RAS properties as the full-time employee. The dial-up [...]
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| November 5, 2005 11:23 AM
Application security, Database, DataCenter, Desktops, Encryption, Exchange, Instant Messaging, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Secure Coding, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support
OWA internal 500 error for MAC users
This is a recurring/intermittent problem. Exchange 2003. User on the LAN changes his/her password. Can access email, etc. Goes home and tries to access OWA on a MAC and gets the internal 500 error. After this occurrence, it is not possible to log in to this users email using OWA from ANY computer, PC or [...]
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| November 2, 2005 11:55 AM
Desktops, Exchange, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Web services
This is a recurring/intermittent problem. Exchange 2003. User on the LAN changes his/her password. Can access email, etc. Goes home and tries to access OWA on a MAC and gets the internal 500 error. After this occurrence, it is not possible to log in to this users email using OWA from ANY computer, PC or [...]
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| November 2, 2005 11:55 AM
Desktops, Exchange, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Web services
Security tab on xp
Hi I am sharing a drive on another computer and everytime I try to access the shared drive from my machine I get the following error. (this only happens on the folder “program files”) All other files appear to work correctly. computernamecdriveprogram files is not accessiable. you may not have perisiion to use this network [...]
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| November 1, 2005 11:01 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Hi I am sharing a drive on another computer and everytime I try to access the shared drive from my machine I get the following error. (this only happens on the folder “program files”) All other files appear to work correctly. computernamecdriveprogram files is not accessiable. you may not have perisiion to use this network [...]
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| November 1, 2005 11:01 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Principle of Least Previlege in windows 2003 Server
Dear All 1. Is there any way to findout which rights, permissions, GPOs assigned to a particular user/group in the active directory environment. 2. How to import the host entries into the DNS Server. Thank you Lakshman
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| October 31, 2005 5:49 AM
Active Directory, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Dear All 1. Is there any way to findout which rights, permissions, GPOs assigned to a particular user/group in the active directory environment. 2. How to import the host entries into the DNS Server. Thank you Lakshman
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| October 31, 2005 5:49 AM
Active Directory, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Synchronizing expired merge subscription database with publication database
I had a merge subscription expire and now need to synchronize two disparate databases. How do I do so without overwriting the subscriber database with the publication snapshot? Thanks for any help you can give.
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| October 28, 2005 11:08 AM
Data analysis, Database, DB2, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Oracle, OS, Security, Servers, SQL, SQL Server, Updates from SearchSQLServer.com staff
I had a merge subscription expire and now need to synchronize two disparate databases. How do I do so without overwriting the subscriber database with the publication snapshot? Thanks for any help you can give.
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| October 28, 2005 11:08 AM
Data analysis, Database, DB2, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Oracle, OS, Security, Servers, SQL, SQL Server, Updates from SearchSQLServer.com staff
IT Cover Letter
Hello All, I an IT professional with ten years of working experience in the finance and health care industries. Most of IT career has been working with Lotus Notes & Domino, Windows, and all Lotus relate products. Currently I find myself looking for a job and in need of writing the perfect cover letter. Well, [...]
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| October 28, 2005 11:46 AM
Desktops, Lotus Domino, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Hello All, I an IT professional with ten years of working experience in the finance and health care industries. Most of IT career has been working with Lotus Notes & Domino, Windows, and all Lotus relate products. Currently I find myself looking for a job and in need of writing the perfect cover letter. Well, [...]
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| October 28, 2005 11:46 AM
Desktops, Lotus Domino, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
MS Server 2003 – Terminal Services & DC on same server
Hi, We have a new remote office in another country (the US). There will be 15 users at this new office initially prehaps growing to 30 in the next year. Support is going to be an issue so I’m looking at implementing a maintenance desktop environment. As a result I am throwing around the idea [...]
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| October 27, 2005 9:25 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Hi, We have a new remote office in another country (the US). There will be 15 users at this new office initially prehaps growing to 30 in the next year. Support is going to be an issue so I’m looking at implementing a maintenance desktop environment. As a result I am throwing around the idea [...]
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| October 27, 2005 9:25 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
