Filename control in Windows 2000 Server
I’d like to set up a folder/shared volume that would refuse access to files that had names with unwanted characters (eg spaces). I could do post-processing but it would be a lot neater if the problem was stopped at source.
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| September 27, 2005 7:45 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
I’d like to set up a folder/shared volume that would refuse access to files that had names with unwanted characters (eg spaces). I could do post-processing but it would be a lot neater if the problem was stopped at source.
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| September 27, 2005 7:45 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
DOS parameters
It’s been a long time since I have used any DOS commands, but I think that there is a way to do what I want to do. I have downloaded a .csv file from the AS400 to a P.C. via client access using the RTOPCB command. That works fine. What I would like to do [...]
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| September 15, 2005 5:38 PM
Microsoft Windows
It’s been a long time since I have used any DOS commands, but I think that there is a way to do what I want to do. I have downloaded a .csv file from the AS400 to a P.C. via client access using the RTOPCB command. That works fine. What I would like to do [...]
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| September 15, 2005 5:38 PM
Microsoft Windows
Windows network problrem but not in all programs
Hi, I have a PC that have network problems from windows. The PC can have acces to network when using programs almost any. I can reach my AS/400 using emulator or VB Programs I can print on network printers. It can send and receive mail (outlook expres), and get to the net using IE and [...]
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| September 15, 2005 4:38 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Ping, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server, TCP, Tech support
Hi, I have a PC that have network problems from windows. The PC can have acces to network when using programs almost any. I can reach my AS/400 using emulator or VB Programs I can print on network printers. It can send and receive mail (outlook expres), and get to the net using IE and [...]
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| September 15, 2005 4:38 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Ping, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server, TCP, Tech support
GPO and Printers
ok folks, here’s a tricky one. i have a win2003 AD and need to modify GP so that users of my “printers” group are allowed to install a local printer. how is this done? thanks
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| December 15, 2005 1:42 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
ok folks, here’s a tricky one. i have a win2003 AD and need to modify GP so that users of my “printers” group are allowed to install a local printer. how is this done? thanks
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| December 15, 2005 1:42 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Exporting users from one small business server to another
We have two offices that have til now been running off of one small business server 2003 but have recently installed a second sbs at the second site. We need to move half of the users from the original small business server to the new one. Any ideas if it is possible to do this [...]
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| September 15, 2005 12:02 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
We have two offices that have til now been running off of one small business server 2003 but have recently installed a second sbs at the second site. We need to move half of the users from the original small business server to the new one. Any ideas if it is possible to do this [...]
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| September 15, 2005 12:02 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Broadcast traffic
Dear all Thanks for taking the time to read this. Recently I ran netmon on my only AD server- it captured alot of broadcast traffic- specifically from alot of hosts. The message being NS query req. for TINA, I dont have a machine called TINA on my network however it is possible there once was [...]
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| September 15, 2005 10:07 AM
Desktops, DHCP, DNS, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Networking services, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Dear all Thanks for taking the time to read this. Recently I ran netmon on my only AD server- it captured alot of broadcast traffic- specifically from alot of hosts. The message being NS query req. for TINA, I dont have a machine called TINA on my network however it is possible there once was [...]
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| September 15, 2005 10:07 AM
Desktops, DHCP, DNS, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Networking services, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Need Help – Netscreen 25 with Fortigate 60.
Hi All. Good Morning & Greetings of the season. I recently joined this company as a Network Security Specialist & the 1st task that i got assigned to myself was this. We have 3 locations – A (India) – Indian Operations B (California) – US Operations C (Datacenter) – Web & Media Servers My network [...]
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| October 27, 2005 10:05 AM
Access control, Application security, backdoors, Biometrics, Browsers, Cabling, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Exchange, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, Hardware, Hubs, human factors, Identity & Access Management, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Juniper Networks, Network security, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, provisioning, Risk management, Routers, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Security tokens, Servers, Single sign-on, Spyware, SSL/TLS, Switches, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
Hi All. Good Morning & Greetings of the season. I recently joined this company as a Network Security Specialist & the 1st task that i got assigned to myself was this. We have 3 locations – A (India) – Indian Operations B (California) – US Operations C (Datacenter) – Web & Media Servers My network [...]
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| October 27, 2005 10:05 AM
Access control, Application security, backdoors, Biometrics, Browsers, Cabling, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Exchange, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, Hardware, Hubs, human factors, Identity & Access Management, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Juniper Networks, Network security, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, provisioning, Risk management, Routers, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Security tokens, Servers, Single sign-on, Spyware, SSL/TLS, Switches, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
Citrix Client Upgrade / Downgrade Procedures
We have recently installed an upgrade to our Citrix system (Presentation Suite 4.0 – from version 3.0) and we have discovered that the Java client works a little differently. To make a long story short, we have some employee that work at a customer site, and this customer will not upgrade the browser/java versions and [...]
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| September 15, 2005 7:13 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support, Web services, Web site design & management
We have recently installed an upgrade to our Citrix system (Presentation Suite 4.0 – from version 3.0) and we have discovered that the Java client works a little differently. To make a long story short, we have some employee that work at a customer site, and this customer will not upgrade the browser/java versions and [...]
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| September 15, 2005 7:13 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support, Web services, Web site design & management
has anyone had issues with appliances getting cracked?
We have a mcafee anti-virus and anti-spam appliance. We used it as out internet email presence and as a web proxy. All email comes in thru it and all web traffic from our internal web proxy went thru it. The web proxy is limited to less than half of the internet bandwidth. It is behind [...]
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| September 27, 2005 7:02 PM
Access control, Application security, backdoors, Browsers, configuration, Current threats, Database, Encryption, Exchange, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, human factors, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Network security, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Secure Coding, Servers, Spyware, SSL/TLS, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
We have a mcafee anti-virus and anti-spam appliance. We used it as out internet email presence and as a web proxy. All email comes in thru it and all web traffic from our internal web proxy went thru it. The web proxy is limited to less than half of the internet bandwidth. It is behind [...]
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| September 27, 2005 7:02 PM
Access control, Application security, backdoors, Browsers, configuration, Current threats, Database, Encryption, Exchange, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, human factors, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Network security, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Secure Coding, Servers, Spyware, SSL/TLS, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
Problem for folder access
I have a file server and would like to create a folder that can be accesssed and shared to some users of our network. We have AD and Windows 2003 domain. Our file server is Windows 2000 server with SP4. I add users to a global group then add the global group to a local [...]
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| September 15, 2005 12:26 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
I have a file server and would like to create a folder that can be accesssed and shared to some users of our network. We have AD and Windows 2003 domain. Our file server is Windows 2000 server with SP4. I add users to a global group then add the global group to a local [...]
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| September 15, 2005 12:26 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Remote Laptop Account Lockouts
We use a draconian policy of 3 logon attempts before lockout, no reset, lockout forever, and force this to all devices connected to W2K domain. When laptops are used remotely, users being users invariably lockout their account and then either have to bring it back to be unlocked, or support visits to unlock. How can [...]
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| September 14, 2005 11:26 AM
Access, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Patch management, Security, Servers, SQL Server
We use a draconian policy of 3 logon attempts before lockout, no reset, lockout forever, and force this to all devices connected to W2K domain. When laptops are used remotely, users being users invariably lockout their account and then either have to bring it back to be unlocked, or support visits to unlock. How can [...]
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| September 14, 2005 11:26 AM
Access, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Patch management, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Samba PDC and Win2000
I have an issue I need help with I have a RedHat ES 3.0 Samba server setup and running as a PDC Testparm shows no problems with the smb.conf file and the system is working fine by itself. I am able to logon to the domain from a Win98 system and have the login script [...]
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| September 14, 2005 11:24 AM
Enterprise Desktop, Linux, Networking
I have an issue I need help with I have a RedHat ES 3.0 Samba server setup and running as a PDC Testparm shows no problems with the smb.conf file and the system is working fine by itself. I am able to logon to the domain from a Win98 system and have the login script [...]
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| September 14, 2005 11:24 AM
Enterprise Desktop, Linux, Networking
Network neigbhorhood
Sir, I have a windows 2K advanced server running on HP Proliant ML350 G3. The problem is my network neighborhood does not open quickly. Same problem with control panel. It take a long time to open maybe 45 mins to 1 hour. I have uninstalled all the HP tools but installation takes place only through [...]
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| September 21, 2005 2:10 AM
Access, Active Directory, AS/400, Bind, Database, DataCenter, DB2, Desktops, Development, DHCP, DNS, Exchange, Help Desk, Linux, Lotus Domino, Management, Manufacturing applications, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, MySQL, Network applications management, Network management software, Network monitoring, Network testing, Networking, Networking services, Oracle, OS, Patch management, Performance management, Ping, Remote management, Security, Servers, SQL, SQL Server, TCP, VoIP
Sir, I have a windows 2K advanced server running on HP Proliant ML350 G3. The problem is my network neighborhood does not open quickly. Same problem with control panel. It take a long time to open maybe 45 mins to 1 hour. I have uninstalled all the HP tools but installation takes place only through [...]
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| September 21, 2005 2:10 AM
Access, Active Directory, AS/400, Bind, Database, DataCenter, DB2, Desktops, Development, DHCP, DNS, Exchange, Help Desk, Linux, Lotus Domino, Management, Manufacturing applications, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, MySQL, Network applications management, Network management software, Network monitoring, Network testing, Networking, Networking services, Oracle, OS, Patch management, Performance management, Ping, Remote management, Security, Servers, SQL, SQL Server, TCP, VoIP
“Content Advisor” Password Lockout
I’ve got a customer who somehow activated the content advisor for the web browser. None of us have any idea how this actually happened. Bottom-Line is that he can’t browse anywhere without supplying a “Supervisor” password – which no one knows. I’ve found references on the web about removing the encrypted password from the /HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Policies/Ratings [...]
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| September 13, 2005 8:38 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support
I’ve got a customer who somehow activated the content advisor for the web browser. None of us have any idea how this actually happened. Bottom-Line is that he can’t browse anywhere without supplying a “Supervisor” password – which no one knows. I’ve found references on the web about removing the encrypted password from the /HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Policies/Ratings [...]
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| September 13, 2005 8:38 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support
Windows XP virus Query!
Hi there, I actually has 2 problems! I`m running Win xp with service pack 2!Mcafee virus scan 2004 Home Edition! 1.Each time i reboot my pc it doesnt load the explorer shell!Only the background is visible but nothing else!What i then need to do is open Task Manager – Processes – and end explorer!Then go [...]
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| January 30, 2012 10:07 AM
Access, Availability, Bandwidth, Desktops, Hardware, Interoperability, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server, Tech support
Hi there, I actually has 2 problems! I`m running Win xp with service pack 2!Mcafee virus scan 2004 Home Edition! 1.Each time i reboot my pc it doesnt load the explorer shell!Only the background is visible but nothing else!What i then need to do is open Task Manager – Processes – and end explorer!Then go [...]
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| January 30, 2012 10:07 AM
Access, Availability, Bandwidth, Desktops, Hardware, Interoperability, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server, Tech support
Workstation and Netlogon Services
OK I have this Laptop that was working fine when I gave it to this electrical estimator. He has admin rights becasue of travel. He loaded a bunch of software related to his job, AutoCad, McCormick, Electrical conversions, you name it. He also loaded the Weather Bug and a Websters Dictionary. Anyway, one day he [...]
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| September 13, 2005 8:55 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
OK I have this Laptop that was working fine when I gave it to this electrical estimator. He has admin rights becasue of travel. He loaded a bunch of software related to his job, AutoCad, McCormick, Electrical conversions, you name it. He also loaded the Weather Bug and a Websters Dictionary. Anyway, one day he [...]
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| September 13, 2005 8:55 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
GPO — increasing logon banner size
how to configure a logon banners that can exceed 512 characters in length in window server 2003?
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| May 31, 2008 11:55 AM
Desktops, DHCP, DNS, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Networking services, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
how to configure a logon banners that can exceed 512 characters in length in window server 2003?
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| May 31, 2008 11:55 AM
Desktops, DHCP, DNS, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Networking services, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Winbind not connecting to Windows network
I’m not very experienced with Linux. I created a Whitebox Linux server and got Winbind running to connect to our windows 2k network. I am able to print to the win network, but can’t see anything there or connect to any computer/server. The Linux box seemed to join the domain OK, but can’t see it [...]
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| September 9, 2005 8:40 AM
Desktops, Linux, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
I’m not very experienced with Linux. I created a Whitebox Linux server and got Winbind running to connect to our windows 2k network. I am able to print to the win network, but can’t see anything there or connect to any computer/server. The Linux box seemed to join the domain OK, but can’t see it [...]
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| September 9, 2005 8:40 AM
Desktops, Linux, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Windows 2003 Server
We have 10 WIN2K servers in our environment. 3 of these servers are domain controllers. The rest are member servers. We would like to upgrade with WIN2003 server. Does any one have any tips or pointers on how to go about this task. Is the upgrade process straight forward or should we think about building [...]
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| September 13, 2005 1:35 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
We have 10 WIN2K servers in our environment. 3 of these servers are domain controllers. The rest are member servers. We would like to upgrade with WIN2003 server. Does any one have any tips or pointers on how to go about this task. Is the upgrade process straight forward or should we think about building [...]
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| September 13, 2005 1:35 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
laserjet 6L print a completely black page
Hi all, I have this printer that is printing a very black page even when its a test page.Before this happened I had removed the cover as the printer showed an error (of either printer door or catriadge missing) and I realised that the component that guides the door sensor was out of its position [...]
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| January 4, 2010 10:02 AM
Hardware, Printers, Tech support
Hi all, I have this printer that is printing a very black page even when its a test page.Before this happened I had removed the cover as the printer showed an error (of either printer door or catriadge missing) and I realised that the component that guides the door sensor was out of its position [...]
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| January 4, 2010 10:02 AM
Hardware, Printers, Tech support
